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Inspection

You manufacture products, execute projects, work according to certain processes. How do you make sure they meet all relevant quality standards, requirements and legal obligations? By having them independently and impartially inspected. Inspection can help you reduce risks, control quality, verify quantity, and meet regulatory requirements, no matter the market sector or country you operate in. Kiwa is fully independent and offers a broad range of world-leading inspection services to bring you confidence.

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cGMP - Good Manufacturing Practices Audit

ASI offers a variety Of “CGMP Level” Food Safety Audits that review personal hygiene practices, sanitary operations, facility sanitation, etc. to ensure the safety of food.

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Testing, inspection and certification of concrete according to EN 206

Kiwa supports you with all services concerning testing, inspection and certification of concrete according to EN 206 and concrete products. For in-situ concrete, we inspect and certify e.g., according to national standards. Furthermore, we have all the testing facilities for in-situ testing and laboratory testing.

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Testing sport facilities in laboratory

Kiwa guarantees sustainable and safe sports facilities for many forms of sport. Kiwa conducts continuous research in our own laboratory. Before fields or facilities are tested on site, the products that are used to build sports surfaces are tested in the laboratory of Kiwa.

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Testing, inspection and certification of floor coverings

Testing, inspection and certification of floor coverings. Waterproofing membranes including liquid applied waterproofing and kits (for waterproofing against water and/or steam).

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Quick scan Fire Safety in Buildings

Kiwa R2B’s quick scan Fire Safety in Buildings is an independent investigation to determine the current status of fire safety precautions.

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Internal Inspection of Sprinkler System Piping

An automatic sprinkler system must have a reliable pipe system for optimal operation. An internal Inspection of Sprinkler System Piping will give you an insight into the current condition of your sprinkler system.

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Inspection of Electrical Installations

Safe electrical installations are essential to a property and a major part of any construction project. Kiwa Inspecta helps you to ensure that your property and operation has safer electrical installations and your employees are properly trained to minimize danger.

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Elevator Directive 2014/ 33/ EU

Elevator Directive 2014/ 33/ EU

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Export Campaigns

Kiwa is authorised by different Autonomous Communities (Spanish administrative regions) to export products from Spain to countries covered by Export Campaigns. We are currently inspecting different campaigns: Stone fruit exported to Canada, Stone ...

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Testing, Inspection and Certification of Aggregates

The quality of aggregates and fillers is defined in the product standards EN 12620 (concrete), EN 13043 (asphalt), EN 13242 (unbound and hydraulically bound building materials) or EN 13383-1 (armour stone) depending on the field of application. Kiwa tests aggregates with several methods.

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CPR/Chimney Factory Production Controls

Kiwa provides FPC/Chimney inspection and certifications. CPR/Chimney Factory Production Controls as per EN 1856-1/-2, EN 13084-7, EN 14989-1/-2 & Certification with Kiwa: Comply with regulations, have a continuously audited & regulated workshop and products.

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Testing, Inspection and Certification of other CPR-Products

For construction products for which a harmonized European standard is not available (e.g. due to special features), there is the possibility of applying a voluntary CE. For the voluntary route, the first draft of a European Technical Assessment (ETA) and/or European Assessment Document (EAD) is mandatory.

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UBA – German Evaluation Criteria for Products and Materials in Contact with Drinking Water

In Germany, plastic products of all kinds as well as rubber products that come into contact with drinking water must meet the hygienic and toxicological requirements of the guidelines of the Federal Environment Agency test (UBA). This is described in the elastomer guideline as well as in the KTW guideline.

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CE-Marking of Cement, Building Lime and Other Hydraulic Binders

Kiwa supports you in obtaining the necessary certification and carries out the annual inspection of the plant as well as regular audit testing of your products in accordance with the prescribed standards.

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Vendor inspections

Operators, their contractors and engineering consultancies order all kinds of equipment worldwide. This may relate to stand-alone equipment, or to a series of equipment that form part of an installation or of a complex project. Our experts offer inspection services so that you are assured that the equipment you ordered meet the technical and administrative requirements.

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Inspection structural safety of buildings

Regular structural safety inspections are essential to promptly identify any damage and evaluate the structure's durability, stability, and serviceability. The responsibility for ensuring the structural safety, durability, and serviceability of buildings lies with their owners. Failure to conduct regular inspections may result in personal liability for the owner if any damage occurs.

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SCC / SCT – Safety Certificate Contractor / Safety Certificate Temporary Workers

SCC-SCP-Safety-Certificate-Contractor-Safety-Certificate-Personnel-Services

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2006/42/AT Machine Directive

Machine Safety Regulation (2006/42 / EC) is aimed to prevent damage to human health and safety through the proper installation of the machines.

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Air Permeability Test Reporting

Gaseous fire extinguishing systems are often used as a fire protection system. As a fire safety expert, Kiwa R2B can measure the air permeability of a room and thus determine the effectiveness of the extinguishing system.

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Inspection Foam Extinguishing Protection - Foam Extinguishing System

As an experienced partner in fire safety, Kiwa R2B applies a comprehensive approach to all relevant aspects of your foam extinguishing protection during a Foam Extinguishing System Inspection.

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Inspection Smoke Control Systems (RCS)

Smoke control systems (RBS) must create a smoke-free egress route for the building’s occupants. Because regulations and unambiguous basic assumptions are largely not available, it is important to work with partners with sufficient knowledge. Kiwa R2B is such an expert partner.

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Pressure Equipment Directive Quality (ISO 9001)

Pressure equipment with a pressure higher than 0,5 bar excluding: distribution networks, aerosols, machines covered by the Machine Directive, equipment for nuclear use, wellhead for controlling equipment, blast furnace(s), bottles or cans for carb...

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Inspection of Safety-Related Automation

Safety-related automatic systems are highly complex and potentially dangerous. Therefore their condition needs to be assessed on a regular basis to protect people, the environment and your other equipment. Kiwa Inspecta offers assessment work for safely-related automation.

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Operational stage Pressure equipment

Pressure equipment with a pressure higher than 0,5 bar excluding: distribution networks, aerosols, machines covered by the Machine Directive, equipment for nuclear use, wellhead for controlling equipment, blast furnace(s), bottles or cans for carb...

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