541712 - Research and Development in the Physic al, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except
Biotechnology) US This U.S. Industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development (except biotechnology research and experimental development) in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, such as agriculture, electronics, environmental, biology, botany, computers, chemistry, food, fisheries, forests, geology, health, mathematics, medicine, oceanography, pharmacy, physics, veterinary and other allied subjects. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in-- ? Providing physical, chemical, or other analytical testing services (except medical or veterinary)--are classified in Industry 541380, Testing Laboratories; ? Providing medical laboratory testing for humans--are classified in U.S. Industry 621511, Medical Laboratories; ? Conducting research and experimental development in biotechnology--are classified in U.S. Industry 541711, Research and Development in Biotechnology; and ? Providing veterinary testing services--are classified in Industry 541940, Veterinary Services.