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In recent years, the battery industry has been moving through a period of rapid transformation. Increasing demand for electric vehicles, energy storage and light transport has not only driven innovation, but also pushed sustainability, transparency and responsible sourcing to the forefront of regulatory expectations. Against this backdrop, the European Union introduced the Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542): a comprehensive framework designed to ensure that every battery placed on the EU market contributes to a more transparent and circular economy.

The global race towards carbon neutrality is accelerating the deployment of offshore renewable energy. Among the most promising technologies, floating offshore wind stands out as the key to unlocking deep‑water wind resources and enabling large‑scale clean energy production. Portugal is playing a pivotal role in this transition — with Kiwa Portugal recognised as a leading technical partner in this emerging market.

Biological evaluation is a fundamental element in demonstrating the safety of medical devices and compliance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR). The ISO 10993 series represents the internationally recognized standard for assessing the biocompatibility of materials and devices throughout their entire lifecycle.

At Kiwa Medical, the four eyes principle is more than a procedural requirement—it is a daily safeguard for technical quality and regulatory confidence. Whether applied to peer reviews of audit reports, technical documentation assessments, or certification decisions, involving a second qualified reviewer before finalization adds real and measurable value.

From 5 to 8 May 2026, Lisbon will host a new edition of RAPS Europe, one of the leading European events dedicated to Regulatory Affairs in the life sciences and medical devices sector.

On 16 March 2026, the European Commission hosted the High-Level Conference on Medical Devices: Innovation and Patient Safety in Brussels, an event that brought together key institutional representatives, regulatory authorities, industry experts, and stakeholders from across Europe.

We are proud to announce that Kiwa Nederland has extended their CBTL accreditation with electrical safety testing of medical devices. This milestone allows us to support medical device manufacturers even more effectively in demonstrating compliance with international standards, not only for EMC, but now also for electrical safety. 

As a testing, inspection, and certification company, our sustainability sector is all about harnessing ‘Our Power’ to make a difference. Our work helps businesses around the world adapt to shifting regulations, measure their environmental performance, and build the transparent practices that stakeholders increasingly demand and that our planet needs.  In this article, Justin shares more about Kiwa's sustainability solutions and what they mean for businesses working toward a greener future.

In today’s food, feed and agriculture supply chains, risks don’t wait for an annual audit cycle. New materials, changing processes, staff turnover, regulation updates and market pressures can influence performance at any time.  That’s why forwardthinking organizations are moving toward a more dynamic model of supplier oversight, one that blends structured audits with continuous insight and proactive collaboration. 

The introduction of 5G marks a significant development in wireless communication, bringing new technical requirements and performance expectations for modern radio equipment. For manufacturers and integrators developing 5G-enabled products, reliable testing and validation are essential. With deep expertise in radio-frequency engineering and modern laboratory facilities, Kiwa helps organizations verify that their 5G devices meet international standards and function reliably across all intended use cases.

This year's theme, "Let's ensure a healthy psychosocial working environment," centers on the health and wellbeing of workers, and the way everyday working conditions are designed, managed, and organized. In this article, our Global Head of Health & Safety, Ellen de Geest, shares how at Kiwa safety starts within our own walls, and how our services help strengthen safety standards across the world.

Inspecting the interior of concrete dams is often hindered by poor lighting and restricted access, making it difficult to get a comprehensive overview of the structural condition. By building an ultra-high-resolution 3D model of the galleries at the Storfinnforsen dam, we have demonstrated how visual inspections can be entirely transitioned to a digital desktop environment. The result is an impressive level of detail, allowing for the detection and exact geospatial anchoring of all defects, such as cracks as fine as 0.2 millimeters.

Since the introduction of MDR (EU) 2017/745, many manufacturers describe the regulation as demanding and time-intensive. And while MDR is thorough by design, many of the hurdles companies face stem from fragmented processes rather than the regulation itself.

Step inside a day in the life of Stephen Burt, Carbon and Sustainability Services Director at NQA, a Kiwa company. From early-morning travel on the Caledonian Sleeper to on-site audits of major infrastructure projects, discover how carbon verification, stakeholder collaboration, and whole life carbon assessments come together in practice. This behind-the-scenes look highlights the real-world work driving more sustainable outcomes across complex projects.

"Today reminds us that inequalities in access to safe water affect people in different ways, and that water equity extends beyond any single dimension", say Business Unit Managers Jessica Weigert and Annemieke van der Velden.  "For us, leading Kiwa’s Water Business in Germany and the Netherlands, diversity is not an abstract value but a lived reality: our teams bring together people from different cultures, backgrounds and personal experiences, including colleagues who know from their own lives what it means not to have reliable access to water."

Kiwa will attend the GFSI Conference 2026, taking place from 24 to 26 March 2026 in Vancouver, Canada. The conference brings together food industry leaders, retailers, manufacturers, certification bodies and regulators from around the world to collaborate on strengthening food safety and trust across the global supply chain.