We create trust for a better tomorrow
We are Kiwa. With our assurance, testing, inspection, certification, training, consultancy and data services, we create trust in our customers' products, services, processes, (management) systems and employees.
We do so in a wide variety of markets segments, ranging from construction and energy supply to drinking water, healthcare, food, feed & farming. Areas of expertise include management systems, corporate social responsibility and lab testing, among many others.
We have clients in manufacturing and process industries, (business) services, public and private utilities, governments and international institutions.
Key points
12.000+ employees
35+ Countries
200+ locations
Our story
The roots of entities around the globe that form the present-day Kiwa lie in the safeguarding of people's health and safety by providing a high quality verification service. In many cases, this role originated from a governmental mandate in sectors including gas, energy, drinking water and construction or production safety.
The Kiwa that gives the present-day company its name was founded in 1948 by the Dutch drinking water companies, They wanted to safeguard drinking water supply in the country by having every item that might come into contact with drinking water, examined. In those days, KIWA (in capitals) was an acronym for Keuringsinstituut voor WaterleidingArtikelen (Institution for the Examination of Waterworks Articles). Nowadays, we've dropped the acronym as today's Kiwa comprises much more than just drinking water expertise. We're globally active in a wealth of markets, offering a broad range of products and services.
Now We Are Kiwa ExTEL
Proud member of
Since 2021, we are a member of SHV Family of Companies. Over 56.750 people all over the world shape SHV, all sharing the same Purpose and Values.
The SHV Family of Companies consists of SHV Energy (energy distribution), Makro (cash-and-carry wholesale), Mammoet (heavy lifting and transport activities), Nutreco (animal nutrition and aquafeed), NPM Capital (exploration, development, providing private equity), ONE-Dyas (production of oil and gas) and Kiwa (testing, inspection and certification).
SHV fully endorses the importance of impartiality and avoidance of potential conflicts of interests in the TIC activities of Kiwa. Therefore, SHV does not in any way interfere in the primary TIC processes of Kiwa, where customers and authorities rely on the impartial technical competences, judgements and decisions of Kiwa staff.
Accreditations and Notifications
Accreditation and notification ensure that this trust is justified, as they see to it that Kiwa executes its TIC activities the proper way. Several national accreditation bodies regularly visit Kiwa and review our activities.
Careers
Working for Kiwa means working in an organisation that achieves results. Our internal motto is 'We ARE Kiwa', where the A, R, E stand for Ambitious, Reliable and Engaged. That's how we want to be and act towards colleagues, customers and all others we interact with. Common sense, getting the job done and a positive approach. We value personal development of anyone working for Kiwa and encourage to be ambitious and to pursue ideals. As the number of decision levels within our organisation is limited, there is ample room for your own initiatives. We foster a creative approach in an open and honest working climate where cooperation is of paramount importance. Together, we create trust. Read more about working at Kiwa and vacancies, job opportunities on our Careers website.
Corporate Social Responsiblity
At Kiwa, we help making products, processes, organisations, living and working environments as clean, healthy, safe and sustainable as possible for people all around the globe. A valuable contribution to a sustainable world. But we do more: we also have our own goals and ambitions to ensure a bright future for everyone, brought together in our CSR strategy: Kiwa's CSR Route 2028.
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Operating income, growth percentage, operating profit, margin and number of employees at Kiwa on a yearly basis.
Kiwa Code of Conduct and Compliance
Kiwa is member of the TIC-Council
Kiwa is member of the TIC-Council, an international non-profit association (AISBL) acting as the voice of the testing, inspection and certification industry. TIC Council brings together over 100 member companies and organisations active in more than 160 countries, spanning every continent, and speaking with one voice worldwide.
Kiwa supports Oxfam Novib
Mission and vision
Kiwa wants to help companies and organisations go forward as an independent, impartial and innovative partner.
One Notified Body number for Kiwa Netherlands for CE certification
Kiwa in the Netherlands formerly had three Notified Body numbers for the CE testing and certification of products for the European market. European regulations determine that each certifying body must have one unique number. From now, we only use the NB number 0063. If you have been certified under the ‘old’ numbers NB 0620 and NB 0956, you don't need to adjust your CE certificates.
Part of SHV
Since 2021, Kiwa is a member of SHV Family of Companies, a global family-owned business with 56.750 employees in 69 countries.
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