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"Today reminds us that inequalities in access to safe water affect people in different ways, and that water equity extends beyond any single dimension", say Business Unit Managers Jessica Weigert and Annemieke van der Velden.  "For us, leading Kiwa’s Water Business in Germany and the Netherlands, diversity is not an abstract value but a lived reality: our teams bring together people from different cultures, backgrounds and personal experiences, including colleagues who know from their own lives what it means not to have reliable access to water."

Kiwa will attend the GFSI Conference 2026, taking place from 24 to 26 March 2026 in Vancouver, Canada. The conference brings together food industry leaders, retailers, manufacturers, certification bodies and regulators from around the world to collaborate on strengthening food safety and trust across the global supply chain.

In the last year, structured dialogue has become an essential tool in collaboration between manufacturers and Notified Bodies under the MDR. New requirements, stricter deadlines enforced a need for more and structural communication.

Many organizations choose to perform their own supplier audits — and they do so with impressive dedication, deep product knowledge, and a genuine commitment to quality. Yet within that approach lies an interesting opportunity. Not to replace what already works, but to strengthen it.

Kiwa PI Berlin advises Sonnedix on quality control through an agreement that includes factory inspection and auditing services, production supervision, ESG analysis and traceability, in-factory testing and in-house laboratory testing.

This case study highlights the challenges, expertise, and detailed process involved in testing liquid hydrogen (LH₂) systems, based on the experience of Kiwa as an independent testing laboratory. To understand what this work entails, this case study takes you through the landscape in which LH₂ technology is developing, the capabilities of Kiwa, and the step-by-step testing process that customers rely on.

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU-CBAM) is a key instrument of the European Union aimed at preventing carbon leakage and ensuring fair competition between EU manufacturers and importers from third countries. By aligning the carbon costs of imported goods with those produced within the EU, the mechanism supports the EU’s climate objectives while encouraging cleaner production globally.

The revised European legislation for construction products, CPR-2024, has significant implications. As a manufacturer of precast concrete (products) or steel (products), you will be faced with new obligations in the areas of sustainability, traceability and product information. The law will come into effect in phases, with the concrete and steel industries being the first to be affected. What exactly will change? And how can you prepare yourself properly?

Industrial networks are predictable—but that predictability can be a risk. Sam Van Hauwaert, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist at Vinçotte (a Kiwa company), shares his thoughts on how honeypots and deception technology can turn this predictability into an advantage, helping detect threats early and protect critical assets before attackers strike.

Discover how Kiwa’s Digi-Tags is transforming asset safety and data management. With a simple QR code scan, field technicians, safety managers, and engineers can access real-time information, documents, and safety records—streamlining inspections, reducing risk, and ensuring compliance across industries.

CPR-2024 is not just about what you provide, but why. The updated regulation goes beyond compliance, setting a clear path toward sustainable, circular, and transparent construction practices. Digital product passports, environmental data in the DOPC, and strengthened oversight will shape the industry.

Under Article 52 and Annexes IX through XI of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), it is the legal manufacturer's responsibility to select the appropriate conformity assessment route. However, as a Notified Body, we often observe confusion regarding what these assessments entail and which route is best. The correct choice depends on the device classification and the level of control the manufacturer maintains over design and production.

At Kiwa Assurance, we recognize that innovation is a constant in the medical device industry. But change comes with responsibility—especially when it comes to maintaining compliance under the MDR and ISO 13485. That’s where our Notification of Change (NoC) process plays a vital role.

Kiwa’s livestreamed, cloud-based inspection solution brings together drones, real-time collaboration, AI-driven analysis, and centralized data to transform how industrial assets are inspected and managed—making inspections safer, faster, and more connected.

Discover how AI and advanced imaging are reshaping concrete inspections—making them safer, faster and more cost-effective.

The revised European CPR-2024 could impact your business sooner than expected. Discover the five crucial developments every construction product manufacturer should be aware of and prepare for.