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Use this group for the broader activity area of pre-primary education, including Pre-primary education. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

Use this class for pre-primary education when the main activity includes Pre-primary education, which is defined as the initial stage of organised instruction designed primarily to introduce very young children to a school-type environment, that is, to provide a bridge between the home and a school-based environment.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this group for the broader activity area of primary education, including Primary education. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

Use this class for primary education when the main activity includes Primary education. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for regulation of health care, education, cultural services and other social services when the main activity includes Public administration of programmes aimed to increase personal well-being and Education. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this section for eDUCATION when the main activity includes Education activities are those having an educational programme, a time frame and some evaluation of the knowledge achieved. and Also included are activities provided at their respective levels by military schools and academies, prison schools, and so on.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this division for the broader activity area of education, including Pre-primary education, Primary education, and Secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

Use this group for the broader activity area of tertiary education, including Tertiary education. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

Use this group for other education when the main activity includes Sports and recreation education and Cultural education. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for sports and recreation education when the main activity includes Sports instruction in camps or schools and Gymnastics instruction. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for cultural education when the main activity includes Music instruction and Art instruction. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this group for the broader activity area of educational support activities, including Intermediation service activities for courses and tutors and Educational support activities n.e.c.. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

Use this division for activities of membership organisations when the main activity includes Activities of business, employers and professional membership organisations and Activities of trade unions. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this division for crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities when the main activity includes Mixed farming (group 01.5) breaks with the usual principles for identifying the main activity. It accepts that many agricultural units have a reasonably balanced production of crops and animals, and that it would be arbitrary to classify them in one category or the other.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this group for support activities to agriculture and post-harvest crop activities when the main activity includes Also included are post-harvest crop activities, aimed at preparing agricultural products for the primary market.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for post-harvest crop activities and seed processing for propagation when the main activity includes Preparation of crops for primary markets (e.g. cleaning, trimming, grading or disinfecting) and Cotton ginning. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this section for mANUFACTURING when the main activity includes The output of a manufacturing process may be finished in the sense that it is ready for use or consumption, or it may be semi-finished in the sense that it is to become an input for further manufacturing. For example, the output of alumina refining is the input used in the primary production of aluminium; primary aluminium is the input to aluminium wire drawing; aluminium wire is the input for the manufacture of fabricated wire products. and Manufacture of specialised components and parts of, and accessories and attachments to machinery and equipment is, as a general rule, classified in the same class as the manufacture of the machinery and equipment for which the parts and accessories are intended. Manufacture of unspecialised components and parts of machinery and equipment (for example, engines, pistons, electric motors, electrical assemblies, valves, gears, roller bearings, is classified in the appropriate class of manufacturing, without regard to the machinery and equipment in which these items may be included.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for manufacture of grain mill products when the main activity includes Grain milling: production of flour, semolina, groats, meal or pellets of wheat, rye, oats, maize (corn) or other cereal grains and Rice milling: production of husked, milled, polished, glazed, parboiled or converted rice; production of rice flour. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for finishing of textiles when the main activity includes Bleaching and dyeing of textile fibres, yarns, fabrics and textile articles, including wearing apparel and Dressing, drying, steaming, shrinking, mending, sanforising, mercerising of textiles and textile articles, including wearing apparel. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for manufacture of paper stationery when the main activity includes Manufacture of printing and writing paper ready for use and Manufacture of computer print-out paper ready for use. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this division for manufacture of chemicals and chemical products when the main activity includes Manufacture of liquid biofuels. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this group for manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilisers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms when the main activity includes Manufacture of industrial gases and Manufacture of dyes and pigments. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for manufacture of other organic basic chemicals when the main activity includes Manufacture of basic organic chemicals: and Acyclic hydrocarbons, saturated and unsaturated. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for manufacture of plastics in primary forms when the main activity includes Manufacture of plastics in primary forms: and Polymers, including those of ethylene, propylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and acrylics. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms when the main activity includes Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms: and Synthetic rubber. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this group for the broader activity area of manufacture of pesticides, disinfectants and other agrochemical products, including Manufacture of pesticides, disinfectants and other agrochemical products. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

Use this group for the broader activity area of manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics, including Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

Use this group for the broader activity area of manufacture of washing, cleaning and polishing preparations, including Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations and Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

Use this group for manufacture of other chemical products when the main activity includes Manufacture of liquid biofuels and Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this group for the broader activity area of manufacture of man-made fibres, including Manufacture of man-made fibres. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

Use this class for manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles when the main activity includes Manufacture of semi-manufactures of plastic products: and Plates, sheets, blocks, film, foil, strip, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys when the main activity includes Operation of blast furnaces, steel converters, rolling and finishing mills and Production of pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for manufacture of batteries and accumulators when the main activity includes Manufacture of primary cells and primary batteries and Cells containing manganese dioxide, mercuric dioxide, silver oxide, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this division for manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. when the main activity includes This division distinguishes between the manufacture of special-purpose machinery, in other words, machinery for exclusive use in a NACE activity or a small cluster of NACE activities, and general-purpose machinery, in other words, machinery that is being used in a wide range of NACE activities.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for repair and maintenance of electrical equipment when the main activity includes Repair and maintenance of power, distribution, and specialty transformers and Repair and maintenance of electric motors, generators and motor generator sets. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this section for wHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE when the main activity includes Wholesale and retail sale are the final steps in the distribution of merchandise. For this purpose, ancillary activities (see introductory guidelines, Chapter xx) are carried out, which include a number of usual operations (or manipulations) associated with trade, without transforming the goods. These operations (or manipulations) include, for example, sorting, grading and assembling of goods, mixing or blending of goods (for example, sand), bottling (with or without preceding bottle cleaning), packaging, breaking bulk and repacking for distribution in smaller lots, storage (whether or not frozen or chilled). If not carried out as usual operations (or manipulations) associated with trade, the mentioned activities can be carried out as principal, secondary or ancillary activities in other sections of NACE. and The distinction between wholesale (division 46) and retail sale (division 47) is based on the type of customer.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for wholesale of metals and metal ores when the main activity includes Wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metal ores and Wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in primary forms. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment when the main activity includes Wholesale of wood in the rough and Wholesale of products of primary processing of wood. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for wholesale of other intermediate products when the main activity includes Wholesale of plastic materials in primary forms and Wholesale of rubber. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this section for aCCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICE ACTIVITIES when the main activity includes Accommodation and Food and beverage service activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this division for programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities when the main activity includes Radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities and Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities when the main activity includes This complete television programme can be either broadcast by the producing unit or produced for transmission by a third-party operator of transmission facilities (for example, cable companies, satellite television providers). and The programming may be of a general or specialised nature (for example, narrowcast formats such as news, sport, education, youth-oriented programming), may be made freely available to users or may be available only on a subscription basis.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this group for web search portal activities and other information service activities when the main activity includes Operation of web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format (web search portals) and Other information service activities not elsewhere classified. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this code when the main activity is renting out or operating real estate owned or leased by the business.

Use this code for advisory work on business strategy, management, operations, and organization where consultancy is the main service.

Use this division for scientific research and development when the main activity includes (1) basic research: experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without particular application or use in view; and (2) applied research: original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge, directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective; and. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities when the main activity includes Research and development on social sciences (e.g. economics and business administration; psychology and cognitive sciences; education; sociology; law; political science; media and communication) and Research and development on humanities and arts (e.g. history and archaeology; literature and languages; philosophy). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this section for aDMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES when the main activity includes Rental and leasing activities and Employment activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for rental and leasing of recreational and sports goods when the main activity includes Pleasure boats, moveable houseboats, canoes, sailing boats and yachts without an operator and Bicycles, including bicycles with electrical assistance. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this group for administration of the State and the economic, social and environmental policies of the community when the main activity includes General public administration activities and Regulation of health care, education, cultural services and other social services. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for defence activities when the main activity includes Administration, supervision and operation of military defence affairs and land, sea, air and space defence forces and Combat forces of army, navy and air force. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this group for secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education when the main activity includes General secondary education and Vocational secondary education. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for general secondary education when the main activity includes Subject specialisation at this level often begins to have some influence even on the educational experience of those pursuing a general programme. Such programmes are designed to qualify students either for technical and vocational education or for entrance to higher education without any special subject prerequisite. and Lower general secondary education corresponding more or less to compulsory school age. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for vocational secondary education when the main activity includes Technical and vocational education below the level of post-secondary non-tertiary education as defined in 85.33 and Instruction for tourist guides. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for post-secondary non-tertiary education when the main activity includes Post-secondary non-tertiary education. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for tertiary education when the main activity includes Short-cycle studies, usually based on practical learning appropriate to the performance of a given profession and preparing students for entry into the labour market or other higher education programmes and First-cycle studies open to applicants with a secondary school leaving certificate and leading to a first-degree qualification. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for driving school activities when the main activity includes Education activities of flying, sailing and shipping schools not issuing commercial certificates and permits. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for other education n.e.c. when the main activity includes Education that is not definable by level and Academic tutoring. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for intermediation service activities for courses and tutors when the main activity includes Intermediation service activities for courses and tutors. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for educational support activities n.e.c. when the main activity includes Provision of non-instructional activities that support educational processes or systems: and Educational consulting. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for patient transportation by ambulance when the main activity includes Specialised transport of patients, accompanied by paramedics and Primary care given by a paramedic or a doctor during the patient’s transport by ambulance. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for other residential care activities n.e.c. when the main activity includes Residential and social assistance activities provided on a round-the-clock basis to special categories of persons, but where medical treatment or education are not essential elements: and Orphanages. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for social work activities without accommodation for older persons or persons with disabilities when the main activity includes Social, counselling, welfare, referral and similar services which are aimed at older persons or persons with disabilities in their homes or elsewhere and carried out by government offices or by private organisations, national or local self-help organisations and by specialists providing counselling services: and Visiting older persons and persons with disabilities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c. when the main activity includes Social, counselling, welfare, refugee, referral and similar services which are delivered to individuals and families in their homes or elsewhere and carried out by government offices or by private organisations, disaster relief organisations, national or local self-help organisations and by specialists providing counselling services: and Child and youth support activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this division for arts creation and performing arts activities when the main activity includes Arts creation activities and Activities of performing arts. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this division for libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities when the main activity includes It also includes the preservation and exhibition of objects, sites and natural wonders of historical, cultural or educational interest (for example, World Heritage Sites).. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this group for sports activities when the main activity includes Operation of sports facilities and Activities of sports clubs. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for activities of sports clubs when the main activity includes Sports clubs are typically non-profit entities, but inclusion in the sports sector is legitimised by the prevailing purpose of the activity carried out (in other words, the promotion of practicing sports). The activities of education, training, the sale of advertising space and the provision of clubhouse services are, in this context, ancillary activities, which may have a prevailing weight at an economic level, but which are instrumental with respect to the prevailing purpose of the activity carried out and for its perpetuation. and Operation of sports clubs. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for activities of professional membership organisations when the main activity includes Activities of organisations whose members’ interests centre chiefly on a particular scholarly discipline or professional practice or technical field (e.g. medical associations, legal associations, accounting associations, engineering associations, architects’ associations) and Activities of associations of specialists engaged in scientific, academic or cultural activities (e.g. associations of writers, painters, performers of various kinds, journalists). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for activities of trade unions when the main activity includes Promoting the interests of organised labour and union employees and Activities of associations whose members are employees interested chiefly in the representation of their views concerning the salary and work situation, and in concerted action through organisation. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for activities of religious organisations when the main activity includes Activities of religious organisations or individuals providing services directly to worshippers in churches, mosques, temples, synagogues or other places and Activities of organisations furnishing monastery and convent services. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this class for activities of other membership organisations n.e.c. when the main activity includes Activities of organisations (not directly affiliated to a political party) furthering a public cause or issue by means of public education, political influence, fundraising, etc.: and Citizens’ initiative or protest movements. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Use this division for undifferentiated goods- and service-producing activities of private households for own use when the main activity includes Households should be classified here only if it is impossible to identify a primary activity for the subsistence activities of the household. If the household engages in market activities, it should be classified according to the primary market activity carried out.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.