Latest news from Kiwa

On 14 November 2022 the UK Government announced some further changes to the UKCA deadlines which were originally amended on 20 June 2022. Read more about the updates here.

When transporting hydrogen gas through existing gas pipelines, the safety level should be at least the same as for transporting natural gas. Materials expert Ernst van der Stok describes technical considerations explaining why air can safely be used to test the leak tightness of mechanical fittings and valves.

In the coming year, Kiwa will sponsor Forze Hydrogen Racing, a Dutch student team that specializes in racing on hydrogen. Kiwa not only supports Forze financially, but also contributes in the form of advice and validation of hydrogen systems.

EuropeActive, the European trade association for fitness clubs, has officially started with FITcert, an independent European quality label that enables fitness clubs to demonstrate they meet high standards when it comes to service, hygiene and safety. Kiwa is one of the certifying institutions for FITcert.

From October 12 to 14, Bologna Fiere will host HESE – Hydrogen Energy Summit & Expo 2022. It is the first and leading Italian initiative dedicated to new technologies for the production, transport and storage of hydrogen.

Kiwa’s annual 'We create trust' brochure, edition 2022 has been published. Read the brochure for a quick overview of our company, developments and achievements over the past years.

Kiwa and Swedish tech company Spotscale have entered into a partnership agreement for the development of an inspection technology that uses AI to predict the lifetime of concrete structures.

Kiwa UK has officially opened their brand new local hydrogen production plant. The plant and technology demonstration site is linked to Kiwa’s new test labs by the UK’s first low pressure hydrogen distribution pipeline.

As of 01 August 2022 the new version BRCGS Food Safety has been launched. The so-called ‘Issue 9’ adds some important themes to the well-known BRCGS Food Safety standard. In the revision you will find a new strong emphasis on developing food safety culture and on building core competencies. Find out what it means for you as a food manufacturer or packaging business. .

Four major companies joined Kiwa in 2021: Raba Kistner, Construction Sciences, PPI Quality & Engineering and T2 utility engineers. Who are they and what do they do exactly? We asked their respective leaders to tell more.