Animal Welfair®: Differentiate your brand in the Global Market
The Animal Welfare seal certifies that animal products come from farms meeting high welfare standards. It ensures humane treatment, proper nutrition, comfortable living conditions, and ethical farming practices.
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All storiesImpact of the AI-act on your medical device
Any medical device that makes use of software, or is a software in itself (MDSW), could potentially fall under the Regulation 2024/1689 (informally known as ‘AI act’), if the software, or part of it, meets the definition as laid down in this Regulation*. For devices falling under the AI Act, the deadline of August 2, 2027, is fast approaching, considering the timelines for conformity assessment.
Partnering for Quality: What you should know about our quality system and certification process.
As a medical device manufacturer, choosing the right Notified Body is a critical strategic decision. You need a partner that not only understands the regulatory landscape but also operates with the highest standards of quality. It's not just about ticking boxes, it's the bedrock of trust we build with you, the medical device manufacturer, ensuring that when we give a medical device the thumbs up, it's genuinely safe and performs as it should.
At Astra Sweets, ‘every day is audit day’
Food safety is a non-negotiable priority for Astra Sweets, a confectionery producer with sites in Belgium and the Netherlands. For over a decade, the firm has been relying on our colleagues at Vinçotte Belgium, part of the Kiwa Group, to maintain the highest food safety standards – ensuring compliance as well as reaping tangible business benefits.
Hydrogen regulations: Compliance by design
Hydrogen technology is developing at lightning speed, especially in the automotive sector. However, innovations are regularly delayed or even brought to a halt due to complex and internationally varying regulations. This is particularly true for systems with pressure components or mobile applications, where the requirements differ greatly by region and application. Kiwa expert Leendert van der Marel therefore advocates a clear approach: design hydrogen systems with regulations in mind from the very beginning.
