541710
541710 Research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Recherche et développement en sciences physiques, en génie et en sciences de la vie • Canadian industry
What code 541710 includes
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in physical, engineering and life sciences, such as electronics, computers, chemistry, oceanography, geology, mathematics, physics, environmental, medicine, health, biology, botany, biotechnology, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, pharmacy, veterinary and other allied subjects.
Activities & Examples
- bacteriological research and development laboratories
- biotechnology research and development laboratories
- entomological research and development laboratories
- environmental (pollution) research and development laboratories
- genetics research and development laboratories
- health (e.g., cancer, cerebral palsy) research and development laboratories
- mathematics research and development services
- research and development laboratories or services, engineering
- research and development laboratories or services, physical sciences
- agriculture research and development laboratories
- bacteriological research and development laboratories
- biology research and development laboratories
- biotechnology research and development laboratories
- chemical research and development laboratories
- computer and related hardware, research and development services
- dental research and development laboratories
- DNA technologies (e.g., microarrays) research and experimental development laboratories
- electronic research and development laboratories
Exclusions & Cross-References
- performing clinical laboratory testing for the medical profession (See 621510 Medical and diagnostic laboratories (CAN))
- performing laboratory testing for the veterinary profession (See 541940 Veterinary services (US))
- physical, chemical or other analytical testing services (See 541380 Testing laboratories)
- research and development on aerospace equipment undertaken by establishments belonging to enterprises manufacturing such equipment (See 336410 Aerospace product and parts manufacturing (MEX))
Classification Hierarchy
- Sector 54 — Professional, scientific and technical services
- Subsector 541 — Professional, scientific and technical services
- Industry group 5417 — Scientific research and development services
- Industry 54171 — Research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences
- Canadian industry 541710 — Research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences
International Concordance
- ISIC Rev. 4: M7210 — Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering