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In this article, you will read how ISO 50001 can help organizations gain control over energy use, both at organizational level and in international contexts. We explain what the standard entails and how organizations can use it not only to comply with laws and regulations, but also to achieve continuous improvement.

Nij Smellinghe Hospital in Drachten places a strong emphasis on quality and safety and the field of information security and cybersecurity. What started with certification and audits has evolved into a strategic approach focused on continuous learning, joint thinking and ongoing improvement. In this video, employees of Nij Smellinghe explain how they experience the collaboration with Kiwa and what the strategic approach means in practice for healthcare, quality and cybersecurity.

Kiwa is an Official Local Supplier of the Staatsloterij World Rowing Championships 2026, taking place from 24 to 30 August at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In this role, Kiwa contributes to the organization of one of the most important international sporting events hosted in the Netherlands in 2026.

Kiwa Netherlands has expanded its IECEE scope with electrical safety testing for medical equipment. This strengthens Kiwa’s position as a partner for manufacturers that want to bring medical products to the international market. In addition to the existing accreditation for EMC testing in accordance with the CB scheme, Kiwa can now also assess the electrical safety of medical equipment.

With the introduction of NIS2, European organizations are confronted with stricter obligations related to cybersecurity, ranging from risk management and incident response to supply chain responsibility and governance. For organizations that already operate in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001, a solid foundation is in place. Rutger Fugers, cybersecurity expert at Kiwa, explains how ISO 27001 helps organizations implement NIS2 in a practical and demonstrable way.

This case study highlights the challenges, expertise and detailed process involved in testing liquid hydrogen (LH2, chemically H₂) systems, based on the experience of Kiwa as an independent testing laboratory. To understand what this work entails, this case study takes you through the landscape in which LH₂ technology is developing, the capabilities of Kiwa and the step-by-step testing process that customers can rely on.

Kiwa has entered into an innovation partnership with DronePort Rotterdam to accelerate the safe, efficient and trusted use of drone- and AI-based inspections for critical infrastructure in Europe. The collaboration is closely aligned with Kiwa’s intelligent inspection services and supports the professional, compliant and scalable deployment of innovative inspection technologies, particularly in complex environments such as ports, industrial sites and infrastructure assets.

The international standard ISO/IEC 27701 for privacy information management has been fully revised. While the 2019 edition was still an extension to ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002, the new ISO/IEC 27701:2025 has evolved into an independent standard for establishing and maintaining a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). This gives organizations a stronger and clearer framework for responsible privacy management within their information security and cybersecurity processes.

Issuing and managing physical certificates in the maritime sector is a relatively vulnerable and time-consuming process. Kiwa offers a digital solution with Kiwa eLicense, allowing licenses and certificates to be securely managed and verified on the holder’s smartphone. A project with maritime software provider UTS and a pilot with the Dutch inspectorate for the environment and transport (ILT) demonstrate the many benefits of digital certification.

Kiwa FSS Products has been nominated for an Intersec Award in the category Impact Makers. The nomination coincides with Kiwa’s participation in Intersec 2026, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for (fire) safety, security and public safety. From 12 to 14 January 2026, Kiwa FSS Products will present itself at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where the international safety sector comes together to share the latest technologies and innovations.

Kiwa has been accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) to carry out assessments in accordance with the new European Drinking Water Directive (EU) 2020/2184. Kiwa is the second European conformity assessment body to take this important first step towards formal notification through accreditation by a national authority. This accreditation already enables Kiwa to assess materials and products that come into contact with drinking water according to the new European hygiene requirements.

Cyberattacks are becoming more advanced, but the most vulnerable link often stays the same: people. That is why Kiwa provides training that makes organizations aware of digital and physical risks and shows employees the role they themselves play in cybersecurity. According to Kiwa’s Fabian Dijkman, the key to cybersecurity lies not only in technology but also in behavior and culture. ‘Cybersecurity does not start with technology but with people’s safety awareness.’

Cyber threats are increasing and organisations in vital sectors must better protect themselves against these digital risks. This article explains how ISO 27001, NEN 7510 and the new European NIS2 directive work together to strengthen information security. It describes the similarities between the standards and the directive, includes a practical step-by-step guide to meeting NIS2 requirements, and shows how Kiwa can support organisations in this process.

ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used management system standard, is being revised. The new edition, ISO 9001:2026, is expected to be published in the first half of 2026. The revision focuses on clarifying and updating existing requirements.

As of 2 July 2025, NEN, the scheme manager of the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL), will introduce a renewed range of SCL products. With these updates, NEN aims to better align with the day-to-day safety practices of both large and small organizations. As your partner in SCL certification, Kiwa is here to support you during the transition to this new approach.

Kiwa is expanding its organization with industry peer Schouten Certification. With this strategic move, Kiwa strengthens its position in the rapidly evolving agri-food market. Schouten Certification has a strong foundation in the animal feed and food sectors, while Kiwa VERIN – part of Kiwa Netherlands’ food, feed and farm division Kiwa CMR – operates across the entire agri-food chain.