Latest news from Kiwa

3 August 2023

The Department for Business and Trade (UK) has announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses. As part of the government’s drive for smarter regulation, the extension will cut business costs and time required to place products on the market and benefit consumers. These updates apply to the 18 regulations that fall under the Department for Business and Trade.

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31 July 2023

The European Commission recently announced 1 August 2025 as the new effective date for the revamped Radio Equipment Directive (RED). This gives manufacturers an extra year to prepare for compliance. From 1 August 2025, all wireless communication products must adhere to this delegated act.

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27 July 2023

Arnhem Indoor Action Sports Center is the first independent fitness club in the Netherlands and Europe to qualify for a FITcert certificate, tested by Kiwa ISA Sport. With the new European quality mark FITcert, fitness centers can now demonstrate that they are working to the highest quality standards.

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26 July 2023

As of the 1st of February 2023, two JAS-ANZ accredited conformity assessment bodies, QCSE and CAS (a Kiwa group company) have merged. With this merger, QCSE joins Global Certification as part of the CAS family of companies.

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20 July 2023

Kiwa recently had the honor of delivering the very first Welfair® certificate in Latin America. A big milestone achieved by the Kiwa LatAm team and Livestock Scheme Manager of Kiwa Spain, Mikel Peña.

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19 July 2023

The new version of the FSSC 22000 scheme, which was published on April 1, 2023, brings significant changes impacting certification bodies, certified organizations and those aspiring to obtain certification in the near future. In this article, we will explain some of the implications of this version change and outline the upgrade process for organizations. 

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17 July 2023

Next month from August 14th-16th, ASI Food Safety is hosting a Virtual 3 Day PCQI Training, FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food. This training is designed to provide professionals with the ability to develop and implement effective food safety plans, perform risk assessments, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, such as the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.

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14 July 2023

Kiwa has now joined the exclusive group of certification bodies that are approved to conduct audits according to McDonald's quality management system SQMS (Global Supplier Quality Management System) and DQMP (Distributor Quality Management Process).

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10 July 2023

Kiwa has recently become an official partner of Green Team Twente. The racing team, consisting of students from the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences, has been building hydrogen cars since 2011 and has previously participated in the Shell Eco-Marathon. Green Team Twente is now focusing on developing a hydrogen race car for the Formula Students. Kiwa supports Green Team Twente with risk analyses.

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23 June 2023

Kiwa Sweden and tech company Spotscale teamed up to revolutionize building inspections using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drone technology. This innovative partnership focuses on using AI-driven 3D visualization to detect defects in cement structures. It enables the mapping of structures with unparalleled detail and accuracy, zooming in on details the human eye can't perceive.

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19 June 2023

Starting this summer, testing, inspection and certification specialist Kiwa and cybersecurity expert Hudson Cybertec are partnering to offer global training programs on the cybersecurity of Operational Technology (OT). Hudson Cybertec has been part of the Kiwa Group since last year and both companies complement each other seamlessly in terms of security and certification services. Now, their collaboration is being intensified in the field of training

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14 June 2023

Kiwa is one of the first companies in Europe that is now an accredited inspection body to authorize vehicle workshops according to SERMI (Security-Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information). From August 1, the new authorization certification will be introduced in the EU and several of the EU's partner countries.

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12 June 2023

Gender equality is a fundamental principle that ensures fairness, equal opportunities, and the elimination of discrimination between men and women. The certification according UNI/PdR 125:2022, issued by certification bodies as Kiwa, in Italy, plays a significant role in promoting gender equality in various contexts.

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2 June 2023

Kiwa investigated for Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) how the Netherlands and Japan can strengthen each other. Download the action plan!

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29 May 2023

As an independent testing organization, we offer a wide range of testing, measuring, and calibration services to help businesses eliminate risks, comply with regulations, and deliver high-performance solutions. With over 60 laboratories worldwide, Kiwa's highly qualified experts utilize advanced methods and equipment to assess safety, quality, performance, and compliance.

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24 May 2023

Designed to optimize food safety, enhance quality management, and prioritize customer satisfaction, IFS Food Version 8 introduces new requirements and guidelines that businesses need to be aware of. The release of IFS Food Version 8 marks an important milestone in the world of food safety and quality management.

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9 May 2023

T2 Utility Engineers, member of the Kiwa Group, is celebrating 30 years of providing Subsurface Utility Engineering services. Thanks to the support of clients and the work of our outstanding team members, T2ue provides Subsurface Utility Engineering and related services for more than 2,000 projects each year from 26 offices in the United States and four offices in Canada.

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8 May 2023

Certifiers DVGW CERT and Kiwa and German water and gas sector association figawa will work together on the development and management of a database for raw materials used in products and equipment for drinking water. This Raw Materials Database should shorten the approval process of raw materials, which saves manufacturers costs and importantly reduces the time to market.

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3 May 2023

The revised standard ISO 27001:2022 was published on 25 October 2022 and includes a number of technical corrections and a fully revised Annex A with control measures. The updated standard is subject to a three-year transition period, meaning certified organisations must have switched over by 1 November 2025.

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26 April 2023

Data Centers are assuming a central role for any business, and their energy consumption is an important element to consider. Especially in the era of environmental sustainability. At Kiwa, we can help to make that transparent, both for you and your customers.

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