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Kiwa attends the GFSI Conference 2026

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.

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Kiwa Expands in Europe

Kiwa announces that leading Belgian TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification) company Electro-Test and Danish specialized engineering firm 360 Brandrådgivning are joining the Kiwa Group. This marks an important step in Kiwa’s growth strategy, strengthening its presence and expertise in both the Belgian and Danish markets.

ASI Unveils New Global Identity as Kiwa ASI

Kiwa announces the official rebrand of U.S. food safety company ASI to Kiwa ASI, marking a major milestone in its North American growth.

AGRO BIO TEST joins the Kiwa Group

Kiwa Poland merges with AGRO BIO TEST, enhancing expertise in organic farming certification to deliver trusted, high-quality services across Poland.

Kiwa Expands North American Presence

Kiwa is strengthening its footprint in North America with strategic expansions in construction and capital project services in the United States, and food and agriculture in Canada. These additions bring enhanced local expertise and resources to clients, while reinforcing Kiwa’s commitment to delivering trusted, high-quality services across the continent. 

Kiwa and DronePort Rotterdam partner for drone and AI-based inspections across Europe

Kiwa has entered into an innovation partnership with DronePort Rotterdam to accelerate the safe, efficient and trusted use of drone- and AI-based inspections for critical infrastructure in Europe. The collaboration is closely aligned with Kiwa’s intelligent inspection services and supports the professional, compliant and scalable deployment of innovative inspection technologies, particularly in complex environments such as ports, industrial sites and infrastructure assets.

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Kiwa Fire Safety & Security nominated for Intersec Award 2026

Kiwa Fire Safety & Security has been nominated for an Intersec Award in the category Impact Makers. The nomination coincides with Kiwa’s participation in Intersec 2026, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for (fire) safety, security and public safety. From 12 to 14 January 2026, Kiwa Fire Safety & Security will present itself at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where the international safety sector comes together to share the latest technologies and innovations.

Kiwa second European conformity assessment body with DWD accreditation

Kiwa has been accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) to carry out assessments in accordance with the new European Drinking Water Directive (EU) 2020/2184. Kiwa is the second European conformity assessment body to take this important first step towards formal notification through accreditation by a national authority. This accreditation already enables Kiwa to assess materials and products that come into contact with drinking water according to the new European hygiene requirements.

Kiwa Opens Renewable Energy TIC Laboratory in Suzhou, China

Kiwa proudly announces the grand opening of its 10,000 m² Renewable Energy Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) Center in Suzhou, China — the largest and most advanced lab in the Asia-Pacific region.

EU Commission Announces Four EUDAMED Modules as Fully Functional

Vinçotte and Bureau Veritas sign cooperation agreement

Kiwa Poland Authorized for Nuclear Power Plant Assessments

Kiwa Poland has been officially authorized by the Państwowa Agencja Atomistyki (PAA) to conduct expert assessments for Poland’s first nuclear power plant. The authorization covers structural-integrity evaluations, including the reactor and pressure vessel, highlighting Kiwa’s recognized expertise in nuclear engineering.

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