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This is an important step in Kiwa’s continued development of services for the medical device sector. Applicant status means Kiwa has entered the formal process toward recognition as an MDSAP Auditing Organization.

Annex XVI of EU MDR 2017/745 covers specific product groups that do not have a medical intended purpose, yet are used on the human body and inherently carry certain risks. Although these products are not intended for diagnosis or treatment, they are included within the MDR framework due to their potential impact on human health and safety.

From 5 to 8 May 2026, Lisbon will host a new edition of RAPS Europe, one of the leading European events dedicated to Regulatory Affairs in the life sciences and medical devices sector.

Supplier assurance is no longer about a single audit moment. It’s about ongoing visibility, shared responsibility, and continuous improvement.

The introduction of 5G marks a significant development in wireless communication, bringing new technical requirements and performance expectations for modern radio equipment. For manufacturers and integrators developing 5G-enabled products, reliable testing and validation are essential. With deep expertise in radio-frequency engineering and modern laboratory facilities, Kiwa helps organizations verify that their 5G devices meet international standards and function reliably across all intended use cases.

April 28th, 2026

Inspecting the interior of concrete dams is often hindered by poor lighting and restricted access, making it difficult to get a comprehensive overview of the structural condition. By building an ultra-high-resolution 3D model of the galleries at the Storfinnforsen dam, we have demonstrated how visual inspections can be entirely transitioned to a digital desktop environment. The result is an impressive level of detail, allowing for the detection and exact geospatial anchoring of all defects, such as cracks as fine as 0.2 millimeters.

Since the introduction of MDR (EU) 2017/745, many manufacturers describe the regulation as demanding and time-intensive. And while MDR is thorough by design, many of the hurdles companies face stem from fragmented processes rather than the regulation itself.

Step inside a day in the life of Stephen Burt, Carbon and Sustainability Services Director at NQA, a Kiwa company. From early-morning travel on the Caledonian Sleeper to on-site audits of major infrastructure projects, discover how carbon verification, stakeholder collaboration, and whole life carbon assessments come together in practice. This behind-the-scenes look highlights the real-world work driving more sustainable outcomes across complex projects.

"Where water flows, equality grows." This subtitle underscores the theme of World Water Day 2026: Water and Gender.

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 is expanding its fire safety and security services! In Zaltbommel (the Netherlands) the construction of a brand-new test hall is in development, specifically for testing and certifying sprinklers according to EN 12259-1. With this expansion, we will soon be able to test sprinklers so that they can be provided with a CE-marking.

Kiwa has successfully audited all 458 PureGym sites across the UK and 49 in Switzerland to FITcert®, a recognised milestone that demonstrates a fitness club has been independently assessed against the European standard EN 17229 for fitness centre facilities and operations.