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In a synchronized move following the European Union's footsteps, the United Kingdom has unveiled its own comprehensive cybersecurity requirements for connectable products. While the EU's requirements are slated to take effect on 1 August 2025, the UK's security framework is poised to be enacted earlier, starting from 29 April 2024.

We are pleased to announce that current COO Luc Leroy has been appointed CEO of Kiwa effective October 1, 2023. The appointment signifies the next step in Kiwa’s ambition towards the future. Luc’s experience, drive and skillset will enable Kiwa to realize its growth ambition.

The digitalization of our society is advancing, enabling the transfer and provision of information and data. This necessitates essential requirements for defending against cyber-attacks, preventing data manipulation, and avoiding data loss. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 was developed to meet these challenges. The previous version dates from 2013, and in the meantime the threats have changed drastically.

The Department for Business and Trade (UK) has announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses. As part of the government’s drive for smarter regulation, the extension will cut business costs and time required to place products on the market and benefit consumers. These updates apply to the 18 regulations that fall under the Department for Business and Trade.

Kiwa recently had the honor of delivering the very first Welfair® certificate in Latin America. A big milestone achieved by the Kiwa LatAm team and Livestock Scheme Manager of Kiwa Spain, Mikel Peña.

The new version of the FSSC 22000 scheme, which was published on April 1, 2023, brings significant changes impacting certification bodies, certified organizations and those aspiring to obtain certification in the near future. In this article, we will explain some of the implications of this version change and outline the upgrade process for organizations. 

Next month from August 14th-16th, ASI Food Safety is hosting a Virtual 3 Day PCQI Training, FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food. This training is designed to provide professionals with the ability to develop and implement effective food safety plans, perform risk assessments, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, such as the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.

Kiwa has now joined the exclusive group of certification bodies that are approved to conduct audits according to McDonald's quality management system SQMS (Global Supplier Quality Management System) and DQMP (Distributor Quality Management Process).

Kiwa has recently become an official partner of Green Team Twente. The racing team, consisting of students from the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences, has been building hydrogen cars since 2011 and has previously participated in the Shell Eco-Marathon. Green Team Twente is now focusing on developing a hydrogen race car for the Formula Students. Kiwa supports Green Team Twente with risk analyses.

Kiwa Sweden and tech company Spotscale teamed up to revolutionize building inspections using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drone technology. This innovative partnership focuses on using AI-driven 3D visualization to detect defects in cement structures. It enables the mapping of structures with unparalleled detail and accuracy, zooming in on details the human eye can't perceive.