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The plastics industry is transforming, with recycling and sustainability at the heart of its future. As regulations become stricter and consumers demand more environmentally friendly solutions, ensuring quality, compliance, and innovation in recycled plastics is more important than ever.

Fit4DW materials database speeds up certification

Kiwa, DVGW CERT, and figawa are launching the Fit4DW materials database at ISH 2025. This platform simplifies the certification of drinking water materials, ensuring compliance with EU regulations. By centralizing verified data, it reduces certification time by up to nine months, saving costs while ensuring safe, high-quality water.

Kiwa and Vinçotte: Key Partners in the Horizon Europe SYRIUS Project

Kiwa and Vinçotte are proud to be key partners in the Horizon Europe SYRIUS project, which aims to revolutionize steelmaking by integrating hydrogen into the production process. This groundbreaking initiative will significantly reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency. With Kiwa's expertise in safety and certification, and Vinçotte’s focus on compliance, the project sets new standards for sustainable steel production and industrial innovation.

Kiwa Retains 5-Star BRCGS Rating for Another Year

Kiwa has retained its 5-star BRCGS rating across multiple countries, reaffirming its commitment to food safety and quality assurance. This recognition highlights Kiwa’s excellence in compliance, auditing, and supply chain integrity. Discover how Kiwa continues to support global food safety with trusted certification and verification services.

Kiwa Creiven Joins Heat Pump KEYMARK

Kiwa Creiven joins Heat Pump KEYMARK as its 30th testing lab, strengthening quality assurance and reliability in heat pump certification.

Heat Pump – Performance test laboratory now operational

We're excited to announce that Kiwa’s new Heat Pump Performance Test Laboratory in Padua is now operational. Equipped for EN 14511, EN 14825, and EN 16147 tests, it ensures high accuracy, automated processes, and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. With cutting-edge facilities, Kiwa is able to support reliable, sustainable heating and cooling solutions.

Wergeland Bedriftsutvikling becomes part of Kiwa

Kiwa Norway expands by welcoming Wergeland Bedriftsutvikling AS (WBU) into the group. With expertise in management systems, risk mapping, and digital solutions, WBU strengthens Kiwa’s service portfolio. Together, they’ll offer enhanced services in sustainability, cyber security, and energy management, driving value and innovation for customers across various industries.

Kiwa Returns to ISH 2025 – Shaping the Future of Water and Energy

Kiwa is excited to announce its participation in ISH 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water, taking place from 17-21 March in Frankfurt, Germany. As the global event for water, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, ISH sets the stage for innovation and sustainability in a dynamic industry landscape.

Kiwa and KNRB extend and strengthen partnership

Kiwa renews its partnership with the Royal Dutch Rowing Federation (KNRB) for two more years, continuing support since 1992. Together, they champion quality, safety, and sustainability in rowing, inspiring future athletes and fostering community growth. Kiwa’s logo will feature on TeamNL Rowing’s boats as they prepare for the 2026 World Championships.

Intelligent Drone & Robot Inspections: Partnering with SkyeBase

Vinçotte, a Kiwa company, is teaming up with SkyeBase, a Belgian leader in drone and robotic inspections, to redefine the future of intelligent and digital inspection services.

Kiwa strengthens global presence with key addition of companies in US, UK and China

Kiwa is expanding its global presence, following an agreement with Element Materials Technology (“Element”), through the addition of NQA (USA, UK and India), the management systems certification division of BM Trada (UK), Unitek (USA), the technical services division of Trialon (USA), and the remaining 50% stake in SNQA, a joint venture partner (China). These businesses bring Kiwa additional expertise across a wide variety of markets and throughout the global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector.

Vinçotte presents innovations at Sprint Robotics World Conference in Antwerp

Vinçotte, a member of the Kiwa Group, will be attending the SPRINT Robotics World Conference for Inspection & Maintenance Robotics 2024 in Antwerp on 29-30 October. Visit us at stand L5 to explore our latest robotics innovations for industrial inspections.

Important Updates for 5G Equipment Certification Following the Revision of the Radio Act

Japan's updated Radio Act Ordinance, effective September 30, 2024, introduces new certification rules for 5G equipment. Key changes include increased antenna power for HPUE bands, expanded frequency ranges for LTE and 5G in the 1.9 GHz band, and updated guidelines for 4.9 GHz certification. Ensure compliance with these new regulations.

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