Variant of NAICS 2012 - Energy sector

• Non E - Industries not included in the energy sector
• 54 - Professional, scientific and technical services
• 541 - Professional, scientific and technical services
• 5417 - Scientific research and development services
• 54171 - Research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences

541710 - Research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in physical, engineering and life sciences, including electronics, computers, chemistry, oceanography, geology, mathematics, physics, environmental, medicine, health, biology, botany, biotechnology, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, pharmacy, veterinary and other allied subjects.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • 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

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • research and development on aerospace equipment undertaken by establishments belonging to enterprises manufacturing such equipment (See 336410 Aerospace product and parts manufacturing)
  • performing laboratory testing for the veterinary profession (See 541940 Veterinary services)
  • performing clinical laboratory testing for the medical profession (See 621510 Medical and diagnostic laboratories)
  • physical, chemical or other analytical testing services (See 541380 Testing laboratories)