Latest news from Kiwa

Rijswijk, 28 August 2026 – Kiwa Group has signed an agreement with CSA Group to bring the testing, inspection and certification (TIC) business, led by CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc., into the Kiwa Group for an enterprise value of €1.3 billion. The transaction remains subject to approval by the members of the Canadian Standards Association, and other customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the coming months.

The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) reshapes how manufacturers demonstrate product performance, sustainability and compliance. Environmental transparency is a mandatory part of the process, with implications for declarations, data collection, market access and CE marking.

Circularity is moving from ambition to implementation. The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was introduced on February 11th, 2025, with key binding provisions applicable EU-wide starting August 12th, 2026. Progressive requirement and phased targers will continue rolling out through until 2040 For organizations involved in plastic packaging, this marks an important milestone in the transition towards a more circular packaging economy.

Kiwa announces the launch of Kiwa India Medical, a new business dedicated to medical device certification and regulatory assurance in India. This initiative aims to provide manufacturers with reliable, transparent, and efficient certification services, supporting their access to global markets.

PPI Quality & Engineering and TIEC, Inc. have launched a strategic partnership to build their expertise in quality management, industrial testing, inspection, and training. The collaboration joins PPI’s existing global footprint with TIEC’s global service offerings.

Kiwa announces the addition of four European companies to its group—PÜG Prüf- und Überwachungsgesellschaft mbH, Valcert, Sertio, and Vesta Consulting—marking an important step in its strategy to strengthen its presence across Europe, with a particular focus on Northern Europe, including the Nordics, Baltics, and Germany.

During the Korea – German Water Industry Cooperation Seminar at the Novotel München Messe, held alongside the International Trade Fair for Wastewater Technology (IFAT), Kiwa and the Korea Institute for Water Technology Certification (KWTC) formalized their long-standing collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The international partnership between Granlund and Kiwa creates a new operating model in which statutory asset inspections, related maintenance tasks and documentation form a seamless, automated process in the real estate management software Granlund Manager. Automatic data transfer eliminates manual steps, ensures data integrity and improves asset safety in real estate.

Kiwa Fire Safety & Security (Kiwa FSS) has opened a new, state-of-the-art sprinkler test laboratory in Zaltbommel, the Netherlands. With this expansion, Kiwa strengthens its position as a leading partner in sprinkler testing and certification across Europe.

Kiwa confirms its participation at MCE – Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2026, a major event for the HVAC+R, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Water sectors. Come to visit us from March 24 to 27, 2026 in Milan, Hall 1 - Stand P18.