Construction Products
Kiwa has extensive expertise in independently monitoring the quality and use of building materials such as timber, concrete, steel, roofing as well as ceramic products.
Kiwa is also a Notified Body for a large number of building products and assist in the correct interpretation of the increasingly complex local and European building regulations (including e.g. CE marking). In addition, the aspect of sustainability is also incorporated. You receive proof that your products are manufactured in a sustainable way.
Concrete repair planning and construction supervision
Direct contact between steel or prestressed concrete components and contaminants such as chlorides or carbon dioxide in the air, combined with moisture, can cause damage to both load-bearing and non-load-bearing components.
CE-Marking of Cement, Building Lime and Other Hydraulic Binders
Kiwa supports you in obtaining the necessary certification and carries out the annual inspection of the plant as well as regular audit testing of your products in accordance with the prescribed standards.
CPR/Chimney Factory Production Controls
Kiwa provides FPC/Chimney inspection and certifications. CPR/Chimney Factory Production Controls as per EN 1856-1/-2, EN 13084-7, EN 14989-1/-2 & Certification with Kiwa: Comply with regulations, have a continuously audited & regulated workshop and produc...
Infrastructure consultancy services
Infrastructure consultancy with a focus on all sorts of pavement constructions. From municipal roads to container terminals, from dike revetments to airports. We are experts in constructions and paving materials like asphalt concrete, concrete and block p...
Kiwa UNI Testing and Certification
The KIWA-UNI mark certifies the conformity of plastic and metal components in contact with water and gas to national and international standards.
Testing, inspection and certification of concrete according to EN 206
Kiwa supports you with all services concerning testing, inspection and certification of concrete according to EN 206 and concrete products. For in-situ concrete, we inspect and certify e.g., according to national standards. Furthermore, we have all the te...
Testing, inspection and certification of floor coverings
Testing, inspection and certification of floor coverings. Waterproofing membranes including liquid applied waterproofing and kits (for waterproofing against water and/or steam).
Testing, Inspection and Certification of Geotextiles
As a notified body for geotextiles, we are accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17025 (testing), EN ISO/IEC 17020 (inspection) and EN ISO/IEC 17065 (certification).
Testing, Inspection and Certification of Aggregates
The quality of aggregates and fillers is defined in the product standards EN 12620 (concrete), EN 13043 (asphalt), EN 13242 (unbound and hydraulically bound building materials) or EN 13383-1 (armour stone) depending on the field of application. Kiwa test...
Testing, Inspection and Certification of other CPR-Products
For construction products for which a harmonized European standard is not available (e.g. due to special features), there is the possibility of applying a voluntary CE. For the voluntary route, the first draft of a European Technical Assessment (ETA) and/...
UBA – German Evaluation Criteria for Products and Materials in Contact with Drinking Water
In Germany, plastic products of all kinds as well as rubber products that come into contact with drinking water must meet the hygienic and toxicological requirements of the guidelines of the Federal Environment Agency test (UBA). This is described in the ...
Certification and Inspection of Structural Timber Elements
Kiwa service is relevant for all carpentries and timber construction companies that produce nail plate trusses as supporting structures for roof constructions or as formwork girders. Kiwa certifices your nail plate binders according to EN 14250. Inspectio...
Certification, inspection and testing of reinforced steel
Kiwa tests, inspects and certifies reinforced steel, reinforcing bars, coils and meshes, lattice girders, de-coiled reinforcing coils.
Test of liquid applied roof waterproofing kits (LARWK) according to EAD 030350-00-0402
In Europe, the most important regulation for liquid applied membranes is the EAD 030350-00-0402 (formerly ETAG 005). Kiwa tests your products and approves your products for the European Market.
ISO 45001 Health and safety at work
ISO 45001 is a tool to systematically fulfill the legal obligation for employers to ensure the health and safety of employees and to pursue a policy aimed at achieving the best possible working conditions.
Fastening Technology (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005)
As part of our flexible accreditation under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005, we conduct load tests for product development and certification, primarily for concrete and masonry anchors.
ISO 22716 Cosmetics - GMP - Guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practices
ISO 22716 Cosmetics - Good Manufacturing Practices with Kiwa: Regulations for systematic and organisational product safety and quality control to be followed throughout the manufacture of cosmetics
Kiwa Watermark Certification, Testing and Inspection
Tests and Kiwa Watermark certification guarantee compliance with the requirements of Dutch standards for products in contact with drinking water used in industrial and domestic drinking water installations.
Plastic and rubber, testing of physical-mechanical properties
Kiwa carries out all typical tests on plastics and rubber products which are used for gas, heat and water distribution and installation. Tests can be performed on pipes, fittings, seals, the piping system (fitness for purpose) and the resins themselves.
Mineral sealing slurries and flexible polymer-modified thick hard coatings for building sealing
To be able to use a mineral sealing slurry (MDS) or a flexible polymer-modified thick coating (FPD) in Germany, a general building authority test certificate (abP) is issued based on of the "Test principles for issuing general building authority test cert...
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