Building materials

EPDs are type III environmental declarations and are regulated by DIN EN ISO 14025 and DIN EN 15804. They contain quantifiable environmental information on a European harmonized, scientific basis. The data are developed by taking a holistic view of the product, optimization potentials along the material.

The type approval activities formerly conducted by the Swedish National Board of Physical Planning and Building, and later by Boverket (Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning), have now been deregulated. In the new open system, w...

Testing of polymer pipe joints, fitness for purpose

Kiwa experts | third party product inspections With product inspections a third party inspects the products and, if agreed, takes samples for testing.

Plastic pipes and fitting | Quality by certification and testing

Activities for Australia and New Zealand-vKiwa and SAI Global have built up for many years an extensive co-operation in the field of sanitary products. Our laboratory is recognized by SAI Global, Global Mark, IAPMO Oceana and AGA for conducting tests according to Australian Standards.

EMAS certification with Kiwa: reduce your environmental impacts, engage employees and boost your reputation.

VCA and VCU health, safety and environment certification with Kiwa: create safe working conditions for contractors and reduce accidents.

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification with Kiwa: improve your performance, meet customers’ needs and increase your profit.

EN 1090-1 certification with Kiwa: demonstrate your compliance with EU regulations, highlight the quality of your components and get ready to access the European market with CE marking.

International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) Certification: manage your railway-specific quality processes, compete in a demanding market & boost your profit.

ISO 22301 Business continuity management system with Kiwa: Prepare for disaster, disaster, and accident-related business disruptions.

WPQR is the process of examining the welding procedure during the compliance process according to the relevant standards (manufacturer's production, supervising the welding test, carrying out the testing procedures and evaluating them).

Plastocs and rubbers are frequently used in applications where contact with chemicals, gases, detergents or oils are intended or cannot be avoided. The resistance of the polymer materials to these substances must therefore be known before such an application is considered.

Tubes and hoses | Testing and certification

As a manufacturer or supplier of rubber sealing products you want to deliver high quality products. Your client demands a product that does its sealing function well during its complete service life. We can help you to investigate, testing and certify your rubber sealing products.

Service life investigations of plastic and rubber products

Plastic pipe materials have already been proven to be safe and reliable in gas distribution for many decades. For plastic gas pipes and fittings, PE (polyethylene) is worldwide the most well known material.

Water distribution - installation | Polymer Testing Certification

The costs for the repair or exchange of a critical rubber part can be much higher than the initial costs of the rubber part itself. In that case it very profitable to know the expected service life of the specific rubber product beforehand.