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At Kiwa, we make food certification straightforward so you can focus on delivering quality to your customers. With services covering the whole food supply chain and a global reputation paired with a strong local presence, we provide the expertise and support you need — wherever you operate. One of the most common questions we receive when it comes to food certification is: "How do I get certified?" The answer lies in a clear, structured process that begins with identifying the right certification standard and ends with the issuance of your certificate. Whether you need a GFSI-recognized food safety certification, an EU organic certificate, or ISO 9001 for quality management, we guide you through every stage — from initial consultation and audit preparation to certification and ongoing compliance. Here’s an overview of how we support you in this process from start to finish:

Meeting sustainability requirements can be complex. Businesses are under growing pressure from regulators, investors, and customers to provide transparent ESG reporting and demonstrate real progress. CSRD is the directive that obligates big companies to deliver an annual ESG report. However, it is also essential for SME's to prepare for reporting, since they are part of the value chain of the companies that need to report. And also for credibility and market access.

In the fast-paced solar energy sector, maintaining high-quality photovoltaic (PV) modules is crucial for long-term performance and reliability. The 2025 PV Module Manufacturing Quality Report by Kiwa PI Berlin provides a deep dive into the current state of global PV manufacturing, highlighting key trends, challenges, and quality assurance strategies.

Kiwa and Vinçotte, a company of the Kiwa Group, are proud to be strategic partners in the Horizon Europe SYRIUS project, titled "SOEC Hydrogen Integration and Circular Use in Steelmaking Process", initiated by EU CORE Consulting and Politecnico di Milano.

Gigante Salmon has successfully completed the GLOBALG.A.P. certification process, marking an important milestone in its commitment to sustainable and high-quality aquaculture. We spoke with Kristine Ødegård - Quality Manager at Gigante Salmon about their recently completed certification process within GLOBALG.A.P. and their experiences along the way with becoming certified within aquaculture

Kiwa expands its calibration services with 40 GHz accreditation, ensuring precision in high-frequency technology for industries like telecommunications and aerospace. With ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation (RvA K063), our calibration lab in Woerden, Netherlands, meets the highest international standards. Whether it's 5G networks or radar systems, our accredited services help businesses optimize performance, ensure compliance, and minimize downtime. Discover how Kiwa’s expertise in 40 GHz calibration can keep your high-frequency systems operating at peak efficiency.

Clean tap water and glacier preservation are more connected than you think! This World Water Day, discover how Kiwa is safeguarding water quality and sustainability—from source to tap and beyond. Read more about our role in securing safe drinking water for all.

At Kiwa BCS, we have been supporting businesses in obtaining NOP certification since 2002. Whether you’re a farmer, processor, or trader, we help you navigate the certification process, ensuring your products meet the strict U.S. organic requirements.

As food safety standards evolve, ensuring compliance and building consumer trust is more important than ever. ASI, a Kiwa company, supports bakeries with expert audits, helping them strengthen food safety programs and maintain the highest quality standards.

This International Women’s Day, we’re accelerating action for gender equality at Kiwa! Hear from our leaders and employees on how we can break biases, foster inclusion, and drive real change.

Want to learn how global food safety standards can benefit your brand, improve efficiency and enhance trust? Then you are in the right place! Get in touch with Kiwa today to learn how we can support your business.

Trilab Australia celebrates 30 years of excellence in soil and rock testing. With continuous NATA accreditation since 1995, Trilab provides trusted geomechanical testing services to the mining, exploration, engineering, and infrastructure industries across the Asia Pacific and beyond.

At the moment, there is great demand for LEAF Marque, SPRING (GLOBALG.A.P. Module), ZERYA Waste-free Production and Wine Sustainability certifications. Each of these certifications requires the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices as a way of guaranteeing safe, high-quality food

The Accelerated Notched Pipe Test (ANPT) ensures the durability of polyethylene (PE) pipes, but European regulations limiting Arkopal N100 pose a challenge. Kiwa Technology is leading efforts to validate Dehyton PL as a viable alternative through standardization and upcoming tests. Learn more about Kiwa’s role in this important transition

At Kiwa, we have extensive experience providing GLOBALG.A.P. IFA – Integrated Farm Assurance certification. Amongst others, we offer certification for IFA v6-Smart and IFA v6-GFS standards. Let’s take a closer look at the two versions: IFA v6-Smart and IFA v6-GFS.