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What does changing regulation mean for metal recycling companies?

Metal recycling companies operate in an environment where legislation and regulation are increasingly decisive in how material streams are processed and traded. Kiwa experts see that especially the WSR, End of Waste and WEEELABEX play a major role here. What does this mean for your organization?

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Research into the vulnerability of data cables during manual digging

The energy transition is leading to a growing need for excavation work in the Netherlands. The installation, replacement and reinforcement of cables and pipelines increasingly requires work to be carried out underground. Careful excavation is essential, as damage to data cables can disrupt internet, television and telephone services, causing inconvenience for users and costs for companies and society.

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ISO 9001 as the basis for AQAP: What additional requirements do you need to meet for Defense and NATO contracts?

The European defense sector is evolving, increasing the importance of robust quality, compliance, and supply chain transparency for organizations involved in defense and NATO-related projects. Many organisations looking to enter this market will sooner or later encounter AQAP, NATO’s quality standard. A frequently asked question is therefore: if we are already ISO 9001 certified, how big is the step towards AQAP?

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Key developments in recycling and certification

Regulations related to recycling are changing. This affects not only organizations that collect or recycle waste, but also companies involved in producing, transporting and processing plastics. As an organization, you will face stricter regulations, increased oversight and new requirements for handling waste and raw materials. What does this mean, and who does it apply to? What does it mean for your organization?

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