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Every drop that flows from taps into homes, schools, and workplaces should meet the highest standards of quality to ensure the well-being of communities. At Kiwa, we take on the responsibility of upholding these standards. Many countries have their own standards or regulations in place to address the safety of materials used in drinking water systems. In the United Kingdom, adherence to the BS 6920 standard serves as the guiding framework. 

With the growing concern about the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion, and consumers demanding more transparency around the products they buy many companies are using organic fibers and switching to more sustainable practices, both from an environmental and social perspective. Kiwa BCS in Germany is now accredited to a set of standards developed by the Textile Exchange helping companies prove the content of their materials and the sustainability of their processes.

The world of cybersecurity is facing a range of challenges, including artificial intelligence (AI), and new regulations. Despite technological advancements, the human factor remain the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain. Consequently, cybersecurity training has become more crucial than ever. Hudson Cybertec, member of the Kiwa Group, with its hands-on experience in cybersecurity, recognizes the significance of training programs to enhance resilience in the face of evolving threats.

We continue to see developments in the technology behind waste sorting and recycling, driving our move to a more circular economy. But in order for recycling to be effective, safe and economically viable, we need trust: stakeholders throughout the value chain need to understand where the input plastic waste came from and how it is used to make new products.

Kiwa Group member PVEL, short for PV Evolution Labs, has made it its mission ‘to support the worldwide PV buyer community by generating data that accelerates adoption of solar technology’. The recently published 2023 PV Module Reliability Scorecard is one more example of how PVEL is delivering on that mission.

Cermaq Norway has had a taste of the advantage of coordinating certification audits. That is why they are now looking at the possibility of one common Multi Site certificate for ASC on all their fish farms.

Built on strong SaaS expertise, Kiwa Comply™ saves time and streamlines processes with its extensive guidance material and connections between requirements. It simplifies documentation, enhances consistency, and facilitates information maintenance, offering a customer-oriented approach to building and maintaining quality systems.

Wind turbine inspection is important to ensure their smooth and efficient operation. You have to prevent blade erosion; the surface ages bit by bit, and as a result, over a turbine’s lifetime, less and less energy is generated.

At a maximum speed of 30 km/h, they fly through the air, the bees, from flower to flower and collect the precious nectar to turn it into honey. In doing so, they really make a difference. The bees travel no less than 120,000 km to produce a jar of honey (500g). That's the distance of three circumnavigations of the earth.

Nedscaper supports organizations that want to organize their own cyber security and provides compliance services. This field of work places high demands on the safe and trusted handling of digital information. Lead compliance consultant Steijn Scheutjens explains how Nedscaper deals with this and recently saw its efforts in this area awarded with an ISO 27001 certification.

On this delightful occasion of World Chocolate Day, we delve into the fascinating story behind one of the world's most beloved treats. Chocolate, with its tantalizing flavor and irresistible aroma, has a rich history that stretches back to ancient civilizations in Mesoamerica.

Using a new tool from Vinçotte, asset managers will be able to collate and visualize their data, making it more manageable and actionable. The Virtual Inspection Administration (ViA) platform was designed to visualize data from remote visual inspection (RVI) techniques, including those using drones, remote cameras, endoscopes and crawlers.

With the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) organizations can gradually increase their employees' safety awareness and reduce the number of accidents in the workplace. This is still necessary, even in civil engineering, where Dutch infrastructure specialist Van Vulpen is active. The company has been certified at SCL level 4 for several years. Jaco van der Ree, a safety expert at Van Vulpen, explains more about it.

Gratanglaks, a Norwegian salmon farming company, obtained ASC Salmon Standard certification with Kiwa's help, ensuring sustainable and environmentally responsible salmon farming. With over 2,000 ASC-certified farms globally, ASC is the leading aquaculture certification scheme, guaranteeing eco-friendly and socially responsible products. Learn more about Gratanglaks and the ASC certification.

World Water Day 2023 focuses on accelerating progress towards universal access to safe water and sanitation. Kiwa, an independent third party, is developing innovative solutions to improve water efficiency, safeguard supply, ensure water quality and support waste treatment to work towards SDG 6. Take personal action and partner with organizations committed to sustainable development to solve the water and sanitation crisis.

Hydroelectric plants produce 17 percent of the world’s energy. These systems rely on the environment – our waterways and surrounding areas – to function. ISO 14001 environmental management certification can support continuous improvement and show a commitment to the environment.