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The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has recently accredited Kiwa for the revised NEN 7510 standard. This accreditation allows Kiwa to audit and certify its clients in accordance with NEN 7510:2024. With this step, Kiwa further aligns with the already revised ISO 27001:2022 standard.

Next year, ISO 14001 – the international standard for environmental management systems – will be revised. The new edition, ISO 14001:2026, is expected to be published in spring 2026 and will replace the current 2015 version. The revision is now in its final stage: the Draft International Standard (DIS) has been approved by a majority of ISO members and the text is currently being prepared for the final vote.

ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used management system standard, is being revised. The new edition, ISO 9001:2026, is expected to be published in the first half of 2026. The revision focuses on clarifying and updating existing requirements.

The use of hydrogen as a sustainable energy carrier is growing rapidly, particularly in mobility and storage applications. For manufacturers of hydrogen tanks and components, this means an increasing need to comply with complex and diverse standards, ranging from automotive regulations to international transport legislation. Kiwa supports this development with a complete package of testing and certification services.

Water boards treat vast amounts of wastewater daily, leaving behind sewage sludge. This sludge presents an opportunity to contribute to the energy transition by digesting it into biogas, which can then be upgraded to green gas. By doing so, water boards can make their energy supply more sustainable and play a circular role in the energy market.

Waste processors play a key role in the circular economy. By converting organic waste into green gas, you can contribute to the energy transition while making your operations more sustainable. Additionally, green gas provides an extra revenue stream and helps optimize the use of residual waste.

Green gas is playing an increasingly important role in the Dutch energy transition. The government is actively promoting a mix of renewable energy sources, including wind, solar and green gas. The goal is to produce two billion cubic meters (BCM) of green gas annually in the Netherlands from 2030 onwards. Let’s dive deeper into the trends, developments, and opportunities.

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.

Plastic pellets ending up in the environment are a growing global issue. With European legislation on the horizon, it is becoming increasingly important for plastics processing companies to take measures against pellet loss. Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) offers a practical approach to tackle this challenge.

Converting manure into green gas can help address manure surpluses, reduce methane and nitrogen emissions and generate an additional source of income. But how does this work in practice?