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Kiwa at MCE: the global platform for innovation and networking

Kiwa - a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services - is excited to announce its participation in MCE - Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2024, the benchmark event in the HVAC+R, Renewable Energies, Energy Efficiency, and Water sectors, taking place in Milan from March 12th to 15th. Visit us at Hall 3 - Booth M52, to discover all the solutions offered by Kiwa in these sectors.

European Commission adopts article 11 acts of Drinking Water Directive

In October the European Commission (EC) opened the public consultation on the draft ‘Implementing Decisions and Delegated Regulations related to the implementation of Article 11’ of the Drinking Water Directive. More than 300 comments were sent in. After incorporating input from the market, the European Commission adopted new Europe-wide hygiene standards for materials and products that come into contact with drinking water.

Vinçotte Supports Innoptus Solar Team in 2024 Sosal Solar Challenge

Vinçotte is partnering with the Innoptus Solar Team, providing safety expertise for their upcoming participation in the Sosal Solar Challenge in South-Africa later this year.

Kiwa Returns to Arab Health 2024

Kiwa Medical, the Notified and Certification Bodies in the field of Medical Devices of Kiwa Group, is preparing to make its return to Arab Health 2024, an international trade fair to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 29 January to 1 February 2024.

The Digital Eco Pass: A new step in ease of use and safety

Kiwa Digital Certification and VConsyst, supplier of all-in-one solutions for waste collection and design of public outdoor spaces, have taken a new step in their collaboration announced last spring: the Digital Environmental Pass. With the Digital Eco Pass, you can easily open underground waste containers with your smartphone, for more convenience and safety. The Digital Eco Pass complies with the ISO 18013-5 standard for data security, ensuring that the system is compatible across Europe.

Kiwa Comply™ now available in English

The digital information management system Kiwa ComplyTM is now available in English in addition to the Finnish version released in April 2023. Kiwa ComplyTM helps to build and maintain a quality management system according to the ISO 9001 standard.

Dutch Rowing Teams on the Road to Paris 2024 Olympics

An exciting sport year lies ahead! With the Paris Olympics in sight, Kiwa is gearing up to support the Dutch rowing athletes on their journey to France. Upcoming competitive training sessions, important for the Olympic crew formations, will take place on December 15, 19, and 22.

Kiwa presents first RecyClass Traceability certificate

Last month, Capi Europe, a plastic flower pot manufacturer, became the first company to receive the new RecyClass Traceability certificate, recognizing the use of traceable recycled plastic - audited and certified by Kiwa.

Kiwa China's Collaboration in Suzhou: Exploring the Impact of EU Green Policies on Supply Chain Sustainable Development

Last month, Kiwa participated in the 2023 China International Import Expo Suzhou summit in Shanghai to aid Chinese enterprises in meeting sustainable development standards and export challenges. During the conference, Dr. Jussi Zhu, Head of Technology of Kiwa China, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of sustainable development, EU regulations, and Kiwa - ISP's services in this area.

Kiwa Inspecta and EduTec Join Forces

We’re excited to announce the opening of Kiwa and EduTec's joint premises in Varkaus, Finland. The partnership between Kiwa Inspecta and EduTec now enables welding tests as a single entity. This new operating model makes it easier to serve the welding industry even more efficiently than before, with EduTec's training services together with the testing services offered by Kiwa Inspecta allowing for customers to only need one point of contact.

Key Meeting Amplifies Commitment to EU Drinking Water Directive

Kiwa recently hosted a meeting in the Netherlands, bringing together a consortium of key conformity assessment bodies to deliberate on the framework of the European Union's Drinking Water Directive, and agreed upon a joint mission statement.

New member of the Kiwa family: GHMT AG joins Kiwa Deutschland Group

Kiwa has gained a new family member: the Gesellschaft für Hochfrequenz-Messtechnik. GHMT for short - based in Bexbach, Saarland, offers engineering services in the field of physical transmission security. The approximately 60 experts are the number 1 in the specialist areas of Cabling & Systems, EMC in Facilities and Wireless Applications.

Kiwa's First EPD Report in China

Earlier this month, Kiwa BCC visited Tianjin NorthGlass Industrial Technical Co., Ltd. and issued its first EPD report in China, accompanied by a grand award ceremony.

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