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Kiwa is expanding its presence in the US by welcoming California-based Sequoia Consultants to the group. This strategic partnership strengthens Kiwa’s expertise in construction quality control and testing services for the transportation sector, supporting infrastructure projects with trusted, high-quality solutions.

Raba Kistner and T2 Utility Engineers have been recognized in ENR’s 2025 Top 500 Design Firms list, reflecting their strong performance and continued impact in the engineering and utility sectors across North America.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based software medical devices are revolutionizing the healthcare sector in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management. AI-powered Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Software in a Medical Device (SiMD) applications cover a wide range of solutions, from medical decision support systems to patient monitoring tools.

The rules for placing medical devices on the Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) markets differ primarily in terms of the timelines and regulatory frameworks

Kiwa and Vinçotte are proud to be key partners in the Horizon Europe SYRIUS project, which aims to revolutionize steelmaking by integrating hydrogen into the production process. This groundbreaking initiative will significantly reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency. With Kiwa's expertise in safety and certification, and Vinçotte’s focus on compliance, the project sets new standards for sustainable steel production and industrial innovation.

To register medical devices with the MHRA, manufacturers must follow specific requirements and procedures.  In this article you will find the key steps and requirements.

Kiwa has retained its 5-star BRCGS rating across multiple countries, reaffirming its commitment to food safety and quality assurance. This recognition highlights Kiwa’s excellence in compliance, auditing, and supply chain integrity. Discover how Kiwa continues to support global food safety with trusted certification and verification services.

The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) has identified significant deficiencies in post-market surveillance (PMS) among medical device manufacturers in the Netherlands.​ IGJ urges manufacturers to prioritize PMS, enhance their knowledge, and ensure compliance to improve device safety and performance.​  

A new revision of Questions & Answers for applicants, marketing authorization holders of medicinal products and notified bodies with respect to the implementation of the Regulations on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices (Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746) has been published.  

In the ever-evolving field of medical technology, usability engineering has become a critical factor in ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. The MDR (Medical Device Regulation) places a strong emphasis on usability engineering. Compliance with IEC 62366-1 and IEC TR 62366-2 is not just a regulatory requirement but also a best practice for designing medical devices that are safe, effective, and user-friendly.