Household and industrial appliances
National water regulations for water-using appliances for domestic and commercial applications such as ice, cooking and washing machines often need to demonstrate higher levels of backflow protection
Kiwa has a proven record in assisting manufacturers and suppliers of appliances and related components with product approvals, to ensure that national and international regulations and standards on performance and hygiene are met.
Our services in the field of household and industrial appliances
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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.Show
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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.Show
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Kiwa Watertec | WRAS - Water Regulations Advisory Scheme TestingShow
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Kiwa Watertec | Sanitary and Plumbing Regulation 4 Testing and Certification (KUKreg4)Show
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Testing and inspection for water and gas materials, components and products in accordance with various German DVGW evaluation guidelines to promote safety, hygiene and innovation – for the benefit of the environment and consumers.Show
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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.Show
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The BSMI Certification ensures that drinking water related products meet safety, health and environmental regulations and standards. The Taiwan Commodity Inspection Schemes are administered by the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), which is the authority responsible for standardization, metrology and product inspection in Taiwan.Show
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The KC mark confirms that the products meets the relevant Korean Safety Standards (K Standards). There are a number of accredited certification bodies that are permitted to conduct product tests, factory audits and issue certificates. Together with our partners, Kiwa can facilitate regulatory compliance to local requirements for a number of product standards.Show
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The NKB toxicological tests carried out in Kiwa laboratories, which are necessary to prove the compliance of products in contact with drinking water with the safety requirements in force in Northern Europe, are useful to measure the release levels of heavy metals.Show
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ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification with Kiwa: improve your performance, meet customers’ needs and increase your profit.Show
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Kiwa Watertec | Unvented Water Heater TestingShow
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ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification with Kiwa: reduce waste, gain customer trust and be competitive.Show
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Kiwa Watertec evaluation services are designed to support manufacturers, water suppliers and design engineers in the early stages of product development.Show