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Kiwa's Road Testing unit takes new step towards a more sustainable fleet

Our Road Testing unit, Kiwa KOAC, has recently started using a new measuring vehicle equipped with a solar energy supply system. This system can provide extra power needed for the computer system (measuring system) used during the measurement work on the road.

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Kiwa Turkey now accredited for assessment and certification of Safe Tourism

Kiwa Turkey is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism for assessment and certification of Safe Tourism. The certification is now oriented on the COVID-19 pandemic, but in the future, it will be continued as a global brand for the tourism industry.

Kiwa now certifies components used in hydrogen networks according to AR 214

Existing natural gas infrastructures can be made suitable for the distribution of hydrogen relatively easily. Kiwa’s approval requirement (AR) 214, focused on hydrogen, contains the specific requirements components in networks must meet.

Education of the future: training tomorrow’s technicians

Education isn’t limited to the classroom: with online platforms it’s possible to learn whenever and wherever you want. Janet ter Braak, Mari Kuusjärvi and Teija Paananen tell more about the developments in online training at Kiwa and the influence of the Corona pandemic on this.

Kiwa offers service for testing surgical face masks according to EN 14683(2)

The Covid-19 corona virus will remain with us for a longer period of time. Therefore, the demand for medical face masks remains high. Kiwa can now test surgical face masks according to EN 14683.

Working in times of Corona: how Teams keeps audits going

When Corona struck, on-site auditing became difficult, if not impossible. Our auditors had to make some fundamental changes to be able to service customers. Bert van Erkel, Lead Auditor at Kiwa, tells how the practice of remote auditing with Teams has accelerated recently.

EU finalizes 1-year MDR application delay

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the EU has postponed the date of application of the EU Medical Devices Regulation by one year. The Medical Devices Directives transitional period has also been extended.

Kiwa launches new quality mark for review COVID-19 preventive measures

Kiwa has launched a quality mark for the review of COVID-19 Preventive measures for organizations that wish to have their COVID-19 measures tested against the applicable (inter)national requirements and any additional guidelines.

We updated our Code of Conduct and Compliance – here is why

Being a leader in quality and reliability also includes compliance, proper conduct and living up to a high moral standard. To ensure we do, Kiwa is working according to a Conduct and Compliance framework.

Kiwa invests in new hydrogen test location

Kiwa is building a brand new hydrogen test location in The Netherlands, to be able to help manufacturers with global approval for their hydrogen components.

Working at Kiwa: Accelerating innovative support services

Luca Votta is International Business Manager Solar and Wind at Kiwa. The Covid-19 pandemic also forces him to practice his work in a different way: ‘We are now even faster changing our working practices and support services in a smarter and more technological way.’

Kiwa offers quick check for conversion to IEC 62368-1 standard

At the end of this year standards IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065-1 will be replaced by IEC 62368-1. Kiwa offers a quick check for the changeover to this new safety standard for ICT and AV equipment.

Achieve sustainable environmental goals with system certification

Both organizations and consumers are increasingly aware of the impact of their actions on the environment. ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certification helps companies to have a more sustainable business.

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