Independent Verification and Certification
PPI Quality and Engineering provides independent verification and certification services (design appraisals, certification of assets, and certification of materials and components).
Supply Chain and Vendor Qualification
Supply chain and vendor qualification are essential to ensuring that products, materials, and services meet defined quality, safety, and compliance requirements before they enter operations or reach the market. As supply chains become more global, complex, and regulated, organizations face increased risk related to supplier performance, transparency, and consistency. Kiwa supports organizations with independent expertise that helps assess, qualify, and monitor suppliers, providing confidence that supply chain partners operate in line with technical, regulatory, and organizational expectations.
Our services include
Auditing and Consulting Services
A PPI Quality and Engineering audit report identifies strengths, non-conformities, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management
IATF 16949 certification with Kiwa: improve your processes, protect your reputation and enter the global automotive supply chain.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification with Kiwa: reduce waste, gain customer trust and be competitive.
ISO 27001 Information Security Management System
ISO 27001 Information Security Certification with Kiwa: secure your information, build trust in your brand.
QA Reporting and Asset Management
The QA Reporter award-winning software-as-a-service suite of applications complements all of our services, providing key performance indicators for business decision making and seamless workflows to enable quality assurance and inventory management.
Renewable Energy Quality and Consulting
PPI Quality and Engineering provides timely insight into your renewable energy operations with services and software solutions for quality assurance and asset tracking.
Oil and Gas Quality and Consulting
PPI Quality and Engineering provides timely insight into your oil and gas operations with services and software solutions for quality assurance and asset tracking.
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...
ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management (ABMS)
The international standard ISO 37001 helps organizations reduce the risks and costs associated with bribery, corruption, etc. Kiwa can assist your organization in combating bribery and promoting an ethical corporate culture through ISO 37001 certification...
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.
ISO 50001 Energy Management
ISO 50001 Energy Management system certification with Kiwa: conserve resources, save money and mitigate climate change.
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification with Kiwa: improve your performance, meet customers’ needs and increase your profit.
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management
ISO 22000 Food Safety Certification with Kiwa: improve your food safety performance, meet consumer demands and increase your profit.
FSSC 22000 Food Safety
FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification with Kiwa: improve your food manufacturing safety, meet customer demands and increase your profit.
HACCP certification – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification with Kiwa: improve your food safety performance, meet consumer demands & increase your profit.
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 maintaini...
AS/EN 9100 Aerospace Quality Management
AS/EN 9100 Aerospace Quality Management certification: meet strict quality standards, demonstrate your commitment to quality and safety & meet customers’ needs.
ISO 22301 Business continuity management systems
ISO 22301 Business continuity management system with Kiwa: Prepare for disaster, disaster, and accident-related business disruptions.
ISO 22716 Cosmetics - GMP - Guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practices
ISO 22716 Cosmetics - Good Manufacturing Practices with Kiwa: Regulations for systematic and organisational product safety and quality control to be followed throughout the manufacture of cosmetics
What We Do
Kiwa provides independent assessment and assurance services focused on evaluating suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers across the supply chain. Our work supports vendor qualification, ongoing supplier oversight, and risk-based supply chain management by objectively reviewing supplier capabilities, processes, and compliance status.
We help organizations gain a clear, evidence-based understanding of supplier performance and readiness, supporting informed sourcing and procurement decisions.
Why This Matters
Supply chain failures can lead to quality issues, safety incidents, regulatory non-compliance, and reputational damage. Without independent oversight, supplier risks may remain hidden until problems occur. Independent vendor qualification helps organizations reduce uncertainty, improve consistency, and demonstrate due diligence to regulators, customers, and stakeholders.
As regulatory scrutiny and customer expectations increase, objective supplier assurance has become a critical component of effective risk management.
How Kiwa Delivers Value
Kiwa delivers value through independence, technical expertise, and a structured, risk-based approach to supplier assessment. Our evaluations are impartial and defensible, supporting transparent decision-making and consistent supplier management across global supply chains.
By remaining independent of sourcing and procurement decisions, Kiwa ensures unbiased insight focused on performance, compliance, and long-term reliability.
Who We Serve
Manufacturers
Brand owners
Retailers
Infrastructure owners
Utilities
Organizations operating complex or regulated supply chains across industrial, consumer, and public-sector environments.
FAQs about Supply Chain and Vendor Qualification
Does Kiwa support both initial supplier qualification and ongoing monitoring?
Yes. Kiwa supports supplier onboarding, periodic reassessment, and continuous oversight throughout the supplier relationship.
Can Kiwa work across global and multi-tier supply chains?
Yes. Kiwa operates internationally and supports complex, multi-tier supplier networks.
