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New European regulations are raising the bar for energy management. Find out how ISO 50001 can help your organization stay compliant, reduce costs and continuously improve.

HortaPronta is a Portuguese horticultural producer that has maintained a close partnership with Kiwa for over 20 years, following a shared journey focused on food safety certification, continuous process improvement and compliance with the requirements of both national and international markets.

In recent years, the battery industry has been moving through a period of rapid transformation. Increasing demand for electric vehicles, energy storage and light transport has not only driven innovation, but also pushed sustainability, transparency and responsible sourcing to the forefront of regulatory expectations. Against this backdrop, the European Union introduced the Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542): a comprehensive framework designed to ensure that every battery placed on the EU market contributes to a more transparent and circular economy.

The global race towards carbon neutrality is accelerating the deployment of offshore renewable energy. Among the most promising technologies, floating offshore wind stands out as the key to unlocking deep‑water wind resources and enabling large‑scale clean energy production. Portugal is playing a pivotal role in this transition — with Kiwa Portugal recognised as a leading technical partner in this emerging market.

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.

On 16 March 2026, the European Commission hosted the High-Level Conference on Medical Devices: Innovation and Patient Safety in Brussels, an event that brought together key institutional representatives, regulatory authorities, industry experts, and stakeholders from across Europe.

We are proud to announce that Kiwa Nederland has extended their CBTL accreditation with electrical safety testing of medical devices. This milestone allows us to support medical device manufacturers even more effectively in demonstrating compliance with international standards, not only for EMC, but now also for electrical safety. 

As a testing, inspection, and certification company, our sustainability sector is all about harnessing ‘Our Power’ to make a difference. Our work helps businesses around the world adapt to shifting regulations, measure their environmental performance, and build the transparent practices that stakeholders increasingly demand and that our planet needs.  In this article, Justin shares more about Kiwa's sustainability solutions and what they mean for businesses working toward a greener future.

In today’s food, feed and agriculture supply chains, risks don’t wait for an annual audit cycle. New materials, changing processes, staff turnover, regulation updates and market pressures can influence performance at any time.  That’s why forwardthinking organizations are moving toward a more dynamic model of supplier oversight, one that blends structured audits with continuous insight and proactive collaboration. 

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.

This year's theme, "Let's ensure a healthy psychosocial working environment," centers on the health and wellbeing of workers, and the way everyday working conditions are designed, managed, and organized. In this article, our Global Head of Health & Safety, Ellen de Geest, shares how at Kiwa safety starts within our own walls, and how our services help strengthen safety standards across the world.

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.