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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.’

Continue testing with the right measures to stay safe and healthy

Guusje Fonville is test engineer at Kiwa. As business for a lot of companies continues during these times, our test work also does. Guusje tells how she performs her work taking the necessary health and safety measures into account.

Kiwa Germany increases capacity for testing medical devices and components

In order to contribute to the fight against the corona pandemic, Kiwa Primara GmbH (part of Kiwa Germany) has expanded its capacities regarding testing of medical devices and components.

8 cool things you didn’t know about beavers! International Beaver Day

Today, April 7, it's International Beaver Day! In our corporate identity, the beaver, plays an important role. That is why we also like to pay attention to this steady, friendly and hard-working creature on this special day. 

Quality management certification via remote auditing

The Emergency Medical Communication Center (AMK) Nord-Trøndelag in Namsos, Norway, is now ISO 9001 certified. The audit was conducted without the physical presence of the auditor. Both AMK Nord-Trøndelag and Kiwa Norway are positive about this way of remote auditing.

Team up through remote auditing by Kiwa

Remote auditing is a great method to carry out audits, especially in times of physical distancing. What exactly is remote auditing, when can it be used and how does Kiwa do it?

All hands on World Water Day 2020

World Water Day, held on 22 March every year, is about the importance of clean water and proper sanitation for everyone. It raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water.

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