• Delegated Regulation RED compliance cybersecurity IoT products published in OJEU

    The Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) has published the Delegated Regulation (2022/30/EU), making compliance to the RED (2014/53/EU) articles 3.3 (d), (e) and (f) mandatory for cybersecurity aspects of IoT products. The Delegated Regulation will come in effect on the 1st of February 2022. After a transition period, compliance will become mandatory from 1st of August 2024.

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  • Cybersecurity for Fire Protection Systems: a compliance and risk based approach

    Recently SFPE Europe released a publication on the topic of cybersecurity for fire protection systems. This article, based on a recent research of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, highlights just and accurate reasons regarding the importance of cybersecurity for fire protection systems.

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  • Kiwa and KPN Security: prevent cyber-attacks on smart devices

    Cybercriminals are increasingly attacking IoT consumer electronics. If it is up to Kiwa and KPN Security, this will soon change. The two companies have combined their expertise to help manufacturers and suppliers who wish to independently assess and certify their IoT consumer electronics. This ensures consumers that certified products meet standard safety requirements.

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  • EU wants to curb cybercrime through 'smart' consumer electronics

    Thermostats, doorbells, security cameras and other 'smart' products that do not meet minimum cybersecurity requirements are expected to be banned from the European market from 2024. This is the result of new EU legislation that was recently adopted, aiming to ensure that European consumers are better protected against cybercrime via web connected electronics.

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  • Kiwa quickly and effectively supports SanoMed with ISO 13485 certification

    SanoMed Manufacturing BV produces cosmetics, wound care products and nutritional supplements. The Dutch company’s unique feature is the frequent use of natural ingredients such as honey and olive oil. But medical devices and products based on natural sources also have to comply with the applicable laws and regulations, so SanoMed turned to Kiwa for renewal of its ISO 13485 certification.

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