Building Materials

The Ü-mark indicates the usability of a construction product in Germany according to national requirements which are not covered by CE marking.

The Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) mark is the first European Environmental Product Certification system for products and materials obtained from the valorisation of plastic waste.

The FI drinking water approval is a quality mark and demonstrates that the product complies with the applicable regulatory requirements regarding to the plastic pipe material and possible odour or taste passed on from the pipe to water.

BS 6920 is a requirement for manufacturers and suppliers of non-metallic materials/products that are used in contact with drinking water.

Safeguard approved construction products continue measuring up to the requirements with inspection by an independent inspection body. Kiwa Sverige AB is accepted in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden for conducting inspection for; GDV, SINTEF, STF and VA.

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.

Kiwa CMT | We test building materials - from raw to finished products

Kiwa CMT | We provide chemical analysis for building products

EuCertPlast Certification is a European wide certification program for recyclers of post-consumer plastic waste. As an accredited EuCertPlast auditor Kiwa can carry out the inspection of your plastic recycling plant.

Determination of the wather-tightness of solar energy systems in roofs.

Kiwa CMT | Structures, geotechnical, waste and construction materials testing

Kiwa can provide UKCA Mark and CE Mark guidance on gas, solid fuel, radio, electrical and electronic appliances. 

Kiwa CMT | We test coal tar.

Our geotechnical services are used by construction and civil engineers, highways and local authorities. We offer a wide range of site investigation and laboratory testing services.

The KIWA-UNI mark certifies the conformity of plastic and metal components in contact with water and gas to national and international standards.

Kiwa CMT | Concrete and Mortar

Kiwa CMT | Geotechnical, structures, building products and waste testing throughout the UK

Ladders, safety glass, plastic pipes and toilet seat, toilet washbasin. The INSTA-CERT product certification and the Nordic Poly Mark demonstrate that the products meet the Nordic quality level.

According to the law of Finland, the manufacturer should demonstrate that the construction product meets the set requirements. Type Approval is the simplest way to demonstrate conformity.

Tests and Kiwa Watermark certification guarantee compliance with the requirements of Dutch standards for products in contact with drinking water used in industrial and domestic drinking water installations.