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Automotive, Aerospace and Defense

To operate in the automotive, aerospace and defense industry means meeting the highest standards in terms of safety, quality, security, health and safety and innovation. Our highly experienced and technical solutions for the automotive and aerospace industry combine integrated auditing, verification, and certification activities with decades of technical experience to help organizations active in these industries effectively navigate in the increasingly complex and evolving regulatory and industry requirements.

Industry specific auditing, verification and certification solutions

In the automotive industry, the widely adopted standard is IATF 16949:2016 (The International Standard for Automotive Quality Management Systems). This standard builds on the general quality requirements laid down in ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) and is tailored to specific industry criteria and needs. Regardless of your position in the automotive supply chain, IATF 16949 is likely a mandatory requirement. The automotive industry is also now driving additional requirements into clients management systems. Standards such as ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management systems, ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety are now often seen as essential for doing business.

The aerospace and defense industries rely on the AS9100's (Aerospace Quality Management) series of standards, developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG). AS9100's series incorporates ISO 9001:2015 requirements and adds specific guidelines for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in aviation, space and defense. Sub-standards such as AS9110:2016 (Aeorospace Maintenance Organizations) address maintenance activities within the aerospace industry. AS9120:2016 focuses on distribution, and AS6810:1998 (Fraudulent / Counterfeit Parts Avoidance) targets counterfeit parts mitigation within the aerospace supply chain. Like the automotive sector, these standards are often complemented by ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. We also provide verification services along the supply chain to ensure transparency and traceability.

Digitalization and sustainability solutions

With growing emphasis on digitalization and sustainability across these industries, integration of key management systems standards like ISO 27001:2013 for information security and ISO 42001:2023 for AI management systems, but other more specialized standards such as Cloud Security and Data Protection (ISO 27017:2015, ISO 27018:2019), Privacy Information Management (ISO 27701:2019), and IT Service Management (ISO 20000:2018), see increased adoption among stakeholders.

For sustainability, corporate carbon footprint standards such as ISO 14064:2018 and ISO 14068:2023 as well as energy management system ISO 50001:2018, further promote environmentally responsible practices and demonstrate commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.

So why Kiwa?

Kiwa truly values the merit of technical leadership to drive not only the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry forward, but the industries of our clients also. As a result, we are involved in a number of technical committees in order to steer the direction of industries, and ensure that our customers' voices are heard.

We are heavily involved in writing and technical committees with the Society of Motor Manufactuers and Traders (SMMT), IAQG (International Aerospace Quality Group), AAQG (American Aerospace Quality Group) IAF (Internation Accreditation Forum) and ISO (International Standards) ensuring you are first in the know for any pending changes or impacts.

Our auditors have extensive knowledge and experience in:

software/hardware;
design/systems engineering
production and servicing
customer support / project management

Certification

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification with Kiwa: improve your performance, meet customers’ needs and increase your profit.

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ISO 14001 Environmental Management

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification with Kiwa: reduce waste, gain customer trust and be competitive.

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ISO 45001 Health and safety at work

ISO 45001 is a tool to systematically fulfill the legal obligation for employers to ensure the health and safety of employees and to pursue a policy aimed at achieving the best possible working conditions.

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ISO 27001 Information Security Management System

ISO 27001 Information Security Certification with Kiwa: secure your information, build trust in your brand.

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ISO 27017 Information security for cloud services

Are you a provider or customer of cloud services? With certification against the international standard ISO 27017:21 you can demonstrate your stakeholders that you are aware of the security risks of storing and processing information in the cloud and that you have taken measures to minimise these risks.

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ISO 27018 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information in Cloud Services

Protect personal data and ensure compliance in the cloud with ISO 27018 certification from Kiwa — the trusted standard for privacy and information security.

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ISO 27701 Certification Privacy Management System

ISO/IEC 27701 – an extension of the ISO 27001 standard – contains specific management measures for the protection of privacy-sensitive information. Based on ISO 27701, organisations that already work with an Information Security Management System can upgrade their system to a Privacy Information Management System.

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ISO 20000: The standard for professional IT service management

ISO 20000 is the international standard for Service Management Systems (SMS). It helps organizations set up an effective IT service management system that meets the needs of both the business and its customers.

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ISO 42001 Certification for AI Management Systems

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), managing and controlling AI applications responsibly has become increasingly important. The ISO/IEC 42001 standard provides an internationally recognized framework for establishing, implementing and maintaining an AI management system. The standard focuses on effectively managing the risks associated with using AI in products and services and helps organizations ensure proper compliance.

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Certification

ISO 14068-1 Carbon Neutrality Certification for Organisations

Achieve verified carbon neutrality with ISO 14068-1 certification. Demonstrate your commitment to climate action and transparent greenhouse gas management.