ASC: Aquaculture Stewardship Council certification
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC ) Chain of Custody certification with Kiwa: prove your products’ traceability, support sustainable fish farming and meet customer demands.
Product certification
Product certification in the United States provides independent verification that products meet applicable safety, performance, and regulatory requirements before entering the market. In regulated sectors and complex supply chains, certification demonstrates conformity to recognized standards and strengthens confidence among regulators, customers, and end users.
Kiwa delivers product certification services in the U.S. through its specialized entities, combining technical testing, inspection, and certification expertise to support reliable market access and long-term compliance.
EN 1090-1 certificate: your starting point for CE marking steel and aluminum constructions
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.
EU organic certification according to Reg. (EU) 2018/848
Food from controlled organic farming demonstrably promotes biodiversity and species conservation and contributes to active climate protection. What's more, the organic market is still booming! You don't want to miss this opportunity to label your products...
KRAV - Swedish Organic Verification
KRAV certification with Kiwa: prove the organic origin of your products, meet customer demands and sell in the Swedish market.
MSC Chain of Custody certification
The MSC traceability standard is a globally recognised environmental certification scheme that allows you to market MSC certified fish and shellfish. The blue MSC label shows that fish have been caught in a way that creates healthy oceans and secures seaf...
Pressure Equipment Directive Quality (PED)
Kiwa offers an assessment of pressure equipment manufactured for the European market according to PED 2014/68/EU.
FSSC 22000 Food Safety
FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification with Kiwa: improve your food manufacturing safety, meet customer demands and increase your profit.
BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
BRCGS for Food Safety certification with Kiwa: improve your food safety, meet customer demands and showcase your performance.
GlobalGAP certification
GLOBALG.A.P. certification with Kiwa: reduce your food safety risks, increase your transparency and support sustainable agriculture to meet customer demands.
What We Do
In the United States, Kiwa’s product certification services are supported by multiple specialized entities:
- Unitek provides certification and quality-focused support for manufacturing and high-reliability sectors, particularly where supplier conformity and technical compliance are critical.
- PPI supports certification-related evaluations for industrial and energy equipment, including mechanical integrity and compliance-driven assessments.
- Kiwa PI Berlin and Kiwa PVEL provide technical testing and validation services for renewable energy technologies, supporting product conformity and performance verification in the solar sector.
Certification activities may include technical documentation review, laboratory testing, conformity assessment, factory inspection, and ongoing surveillance. Kiwa verifies that products meet relevant U.S. and international standards, as well as customer-specific or industry-driven requirements.
Why It Matters
In the U.S. market, product certification often plays a critical role in regulatory compliance, procurement eligibility, and supply chain qualification. Independent certification helps manufacturers:
- Demonstrate compliance with applicable standards
- Reduce risk of product failure or recall
- Strengthen credibility with distributors and end users
- Facilitate entry into regulated or safety-critical markets
Certification also supports cross-border trade by aligning products with internationally recognized conformity assessment frameworks.
How Kiwa Delivers Value
Kiwa delivers value in the United States through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates testing, inspection, engineering, and certification expertise.
Our U.S. entities combine technical competence with industry-specific knowledge, ensuring that product evaluations reflect real operational and manufacturing conditions. Certification processes are structured, transparent, and aligned with recognized accreditation principles.
By providing both laboratory validation and field-based inspection capabilities, Kiwa supports manufacturers throughout the entire product lifecycle—from design validation and initial certification to ongoing surveillance and compliance maintenance.
Who We Serve
Services are tailored to organizations ranging from specialized manufacturers to multinational enterprises seeking structured, accredited product verification.
Industrial and mechanical equipment manufacturers
Renewable energy technology producers
Aerospace and high-reliability component suppliers
Energy and utility equipment manufacturers
Construction product manufacturers
OEMs and supplier networks
Importers and brand owners requiring third-party conformity assessment
FAQs about Product Certification
Which Kiwa entity provides product certification in the U.S.?
Product certification services are delivered through Unitek, PPI, Kiwa PI Berlin, and Kiwa PVEL, depending on product type and sector.
Is Kiwa’s product certification recognized internationally?
Yes. Kiwa operates within recognized accreditation frameworks, supporting both U.S. and international market acceptance.
Does certification include factory inspections?
Yes. Depending on the scheme and product category, factory production control assessments and periodic surveillance may be required.
Can Kiwa support renewable energy product validation?
Yes. Kiwa PI Berlin and Kiwa PVEL provide specialized testing and validation services for solar and renewable energy technologies.
