Fire Safety & Security lab
From their innovative test facilities in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands, Kiwa’s experienced experts in the field of Fire Safety & Security (FSS) provide test services for fire protection and security products such in accordance with applicable quality standards.
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Check out all the newsKiwa and DronePort Rotterdam partner for drone- and AI-based inspections across Europe
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.
ISO/IEC 27701:2025 published: updated privacy standard offers organizations more guidance
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.
Kiwa eLicense: digital certification for the maritime sector
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 nominated for Intersec Award 2026
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.