Manufacture of optical instruments, magnetic and optical media and photographic equipment
What this code covers
Use this class for manufacture of optical instruments, magnetic and optical media and photographic equipment when the main activity includes Manufacture of optical mirrors and Manufacture of optical gun-sighting equipment. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- This class includes the manufacture of optical instruments and lenses (for example, binoculars, microscopes (except electron, proton), telescopes, prisms, lenses (except ophthalmic)); the coating or polishing of lenses (except ophthalmic); the mounting of lenses (except ophthalmic); the manufacture of photographic equipment (for example, cameras and the manufacture of light meters).
- manufacture of optical mirrors
- manufacture of optical gun-sighting equipment
- manufacture of optical positioning equipment
- reproduction of recorded media (computer media, sound, video, etc.), see 18.20
- manufacture of computer projectors, see 26.20
- manufacture of television studio and broadcasting equipment, including television cameras, see 26.30
- manufacture of household-type video cameras, see 26.40
- Compare with 18.20, 26.20, 26.30 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Review the Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 mapping type before migrating old records.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - This class includes the manufacture of optical instruments and lenses (for example, binoculars, microscopes (except electron, proton), telescopes, prisms, lenses (except ophthalmic)); the coating or polishing of lenses (except ophthalmic); the mounting of lenses (except ophthalmic); the manufacture of photographic equipment (for example, cameras and the manufacture of light meters).
- - manufacture of optical mirrors
- - manufacture of optical gun-sighting equipment
- - manufacture of optical positioning equipment
- - manufacture of optical magnifying instruments
- - manufacture of optical machinist’s precision tools
- - manufacture of optical comparators
- - manufacture of film cameras and digital cameras
- - manufacture of motion picture and slide projectors
- - manufacture of overhead transparency projectors
- - manufacture of optical measuring and checking devices and instruments (e.g. fire control equipment, photographic light meters, rangefinders)
- - manufacture of lenses, optical microscopes, binoculars and telescopes
- - manufacture of objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers
- - manufacture of laser assemblies
- - manufacture of unrecorded magnetic audio and videotapes
- - manufacture of unrecorded optical disks
- - reproduction of recorded media (computer media, sound, video, etc.), see 18.20
- - manufacture of computer projectors, see 26.20
- - manufacture of television studio and broadcasting equipment, including television cameras, see 26.30
- - manufacture of household-type video cameras, see 26.40
- - manufacture of fire alarms, see 26.51
- - manufacture of complete equipment using laser components, see manufacturing class by type of machinery (e.g. medical laser equipment), see 26.60
- - manufacture of photocopy machines, see 28.23
- - manufacture of ophthalmic goods, see 32.50
- - Manufacture of optical mirrors
- - Manufacture of optical gun-sighting equipment
- - Manufacture of optical positioning equipment
- - Manufacture of optical magnifying instruments
- - Reproduction of recorded media (computer media, sound, video, etc.)
- - Manufacture of computer projectors
- - Manufacture of television studio and broadcasting equipment, including television cameras
- - Manufacture of household-type video cameras
What is NACE 26.70 used for?
Use NACE 26.70 for manufacture of optical instruments, magnetic and optical media and photographic equipment when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for manufacture of optical instruments, magnetic and optical media and photographic equipment when the main activity includes Manufacture of optical mirrors and Manufacture of optical gun-sighting equipment. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 26.70?
Typical examples include Manufacture of optical mirrors, Manufacture of optical gun-sighting equipment, and Manufacture of optical positioning equipment.
When might 26.70 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to reproduction of recorded media (computer media, sound, video, etc.), see 18.20 and manufacture of computer projectors, see 26.20.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 26.70?
Compare 26.70 with 18.20 Reproduction of recorded media, 26.20 Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment, and 26.30 Manufacture of communication equipment when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for reproduction of recorded media when the main activity includes Reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music, or other sound recordings and Reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures, and other video recordings. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment when the main activity includes Manufacture of desktop computers and Manufacture of laptop computers. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of communication equipment when the main activity includes Manufacture of central office switching equipment and Manufacture of cordless telephones. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of consumer electronics when the main activity includes Manufacture of video recorders and duplicating equipment and Manufacture of televisions. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation when the main activity includes This class comprises the manufacture of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical and nautical systems and instruments; automatic controls and regulators for applications (for example, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and appliances); instruments and devices for measuring, displaying, indicating, recording, transmitting and controlling temperature, humidity, pressure, vacuum, combustion, flow, level, viscosity, density, acidity, concentration and rotation; totalising (in other words, registering) fluid meters and counting devices; instruments for measuring and testing the characteristics of electricity and electrical signals; instruments and instrumentation systems for laboratory analysis of the chemical/physical composition or concentration of samples of solid, fluid, gaseous or composite materials; other measuring and testing instruments; and parts thereof. and The manufacture of non-electric measuring, testing and navigating equipment (except simple mechanical tools) is included here.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment when the main activity includes Manufacture of irradiation apparatus and tubes (e.g. industrial, medical diagnostic, medical therapeutic, research, scientific): and Alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray or other radiation equipment. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of office machinery and equipment, except computers and peripheral equipment when the main activity includes Manufacture of calculating machines and Manufacture of cash registers. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies when the main activity includes Manufacture of surgical drapes and sterile yarns/tissue and Manufacture of dental fillings and cements (except denture adhesives), dental wax and other dental plaster preparations. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of manufacture of optical instruments, magnetic and optical media and photographic equipment, including Manufacture of optical instruments, magnetic and optical media and photographic equipment. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Rev. 2 code 26.70 is one of multiple older codes associated with Rev. 2.1 class 26.70 Manufacture of optical instruments, magnetic and optical media and photographic equipment.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.
Rev. 2 code 26.80 is one of multiple older codes associated with Rev. 2.1 class 26.70 Manufacture of optical instruments, magnetic and optical media and photographic equipment.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.