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German-based MPA Dresden GmbH, an accredited testing laboratory and certification and inspection body in the field of fire protection, is now part of Kiwa. With the addition of MPA Dresden, Kiwa Germany can complement and further expand its service portfolio.

The well-known BCRGS Food Safety Standard helps food manufacturers focus on a wide range of areas including HACCP, traceability, food fraud prevention, management commitment, and food safety culture. A revision of the standard is underway with the new Issue 9 due to be launched in August 2022.

Kiwa’s team of experts will be present at the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) in Milan from June 28th to July 1st. The MCE is a unique marketplace that brings together companies and industry experts from the HVAC+R, water, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency sectors.

Last year the EC adopted a proposal for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Kiwa welcomes the initiative on adequate corporate sustainability reporting wholeheartedly. Professional evaluation by an accredited organization is essential for the credibility of the CSRD. Kiwa supports the call for fair market access for independent assurance service providers in the context of the CSRD.

While concrete applications of hydrogen are already fully operational, there is still much to be discovered about the properties of the gas. At Kiwa, materials expert Sjoerd Jansma is conducting research into the phenomenon of permeability.

PI Berlin, leading trusted technical advisor, risk manager and quality assurance provider for photovoltaic power plants and equipment, is now a member of the Kiwa Group.

PI Berlin, leading trusted technical advisor, risk manager and quality assurance provider for photovoltaic power plants and equipment, is now a member of the Kiwa Group.

Vinçotte, Belgium’s largest inspection, audit and certification company, is now officially part of the Kiwa Group. The signatures for this agreement have been placed on May 20, 2022.

This week PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), member of the Kiwa Group, presented their 8th edition of PVEL’s PV Module Reliability Scorecard. The Scorecard fits into the philosophy that testing and technical services go beyond the lab, because PVEL wants to mitigate risks and improve system performance throughout the complete solar project lifecycle.

Kiwa will participate in Intersolar Europe, world's leading exhibition for the solar industry, from from 11-13 May, in Munich, Germany. We will be presenting our services dedicated to the Renewable Energy market.