Standards and certifications - Industry-specific certification

Standards and certifications that make a difference

Standards and certifications help organizations ensure quality, safety and reliability. They provide guidelines for efficient processes and compliance with laws and regulations, thereby strengthening trust with customers and partners. Whether it concerns international ISO standards, Dutch assessment guidelines (BRLs) or other certifications, they all contribute to a more professional organization.

Certification

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 is the international standard for quality management systems. Kiwa has extensive experience with ISO 9001 certification. With auditors active in a wide range of industries, we have all the sector knowledge needed to make your certification process a success.

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SERMI certification

Soon, only certified companies and mechanics are allowed to work on components and software related to vehicle security. In the second half of 2023, it is expected to become clear on what date the mandatory certification will become effective.

Certification

IEC 62443 certification: Cyber Security for Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS)

Digitalization and the Internet of Things (IoT) offer great opportunities for manufacturing industries. However, if not properly secured they can cause vulnerability, leading to cybercrime and attacks by hackers. This can seriously damage daily operations and business continuity.

Certification, Inspection, Testing

Water Mark

Kiwa has introduced a new quality mark for products in contact with drinking water: the Kiwa Water Mark. Read more!

Certification, Inspection

Pressure Equipment Directive Quality (PED)

If you manufacture pressure equipment for the European market, compliance with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU is mandatory. This EU directive requires that all pressure equipment operating above 0.5 bar is CE marked—proving it meets essential safety requirements and can be legally sold across the European Economic Area (EEA). As an independent Notified Body, Kiwa offers complete conformity assessment and certification services under PED 2014/68/EU. We support manufacturers throughout the certification process to ensure equipment meets the applicable design, manufacturing, and testing standards.

Certification, Testing

EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Certification and Testing

In the last decade more and more products, from doorbells to refrigerators, have become ‘smart’. Mostly via wireless data communication these products communicate with each other or over the internet. Each product placed on the European market that contains some sort of wireless connectivity or (already certified) radio component must comply with the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) (RED).

Personnel certification and examination

No matter how well professional knowledge and skills are learned, they require ongoing maintenance. Personnel certification makes professional competence demonstrable and safeguards its quality. Unlike a diploma, it is a continuous, independent assessment of an individual's professional competence. With years of experience in personnel certification, Kiwa helps you safeguard professional competence and distinguish yourself in your market.

At Kiwa, we certify organizations according to a wide range of standards and certifications that help ensure quality, safety and compliance. Whether you are active in industry, construction, healthcare or another sector, our certificates support you in meeting legal requirements and strengthening your market position. On this page, you will find a selection of the most requested standards and certifications. This way, you can quickly discover which certification best aligns with your organization and goals.