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New Cybersecurity services for the Aerospace&Defense supply chain of the USA Department of Defense.

The US Department of Defense has introduced new assessment requirements for its supply chain to verify the correct implementation of cybersecurity requirements and assess the level of protection of unclassified information within the supply chain.

Kiwa is now part of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance

Kiwa recently joined the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, sharing knowledge and expertise in renewable energy production and the hydrogen sector with the market.

Kiwa Italia Group finalizes the Majority Acquisition of CREI Ven

Kiwa Italia Group, leader in the Testing, Inspection and Certification sector, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the majority of CREI Ven Laboratory, founded in 1995 in Padua and operating mainly in the electrical sector.

Key Energy goes digital: the digital double green week is starting, from the 3rd to the 15th of November.

Key Energy, the platform that has always facilitated the discussion among the energy sector key players and stakeholders, following the publication of the last Prime Ministerial Decree of October 24, goes digital, totally transferred to the online platform and extended for two weeks.

Solar Photovoltaic Panels and the End-of-Life Management: the importance of recycling for a sustainable energy economy.

Currently, in our continent more than 90% of the panels have been recycled, thanks to the continuous studies of new and more efficient processes for disposal. In the photovoltaic market, the end-of-life management is particularly important to ensure that clean energy solutions are sustainable over time.

EU finalizes one-year MDR application delay.

On April 24th, Regulation 2020/561 has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, postponing of one-year the date of application of the EU Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745) and extending the Medical Device Directives transitional period.

Phishing: don't let them fool you

Phishing, an attempt to obtain sensitive information via email, is a form of internet fraud. Kiwa has listed tips for recognizing phishing. Find out more.

Kiwa at Arab Health 2020

Kiwa boasts a wide and in-depth experience from over 20 years in Medical Devices certification, with thousands of products already certified and will be at Arab Health 2020 for its entire duration at the booth B39 – Za'abeel Hall 2.

The second MDR Corrigendum published by the European Council: the main changes proposed.

IOn November 25, 2019 the European Union Council published the second corrigendum to the EU Medical Devices Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) which includes corrections and clarifications. Among the changes, the most relevant is the four additional years for Class I devices’ manufacturers to conform to the requirements.

Kiwa obtains the ACCREDIA accreditation for tests carried out in the New Italian Plastic Lab

Kiwa has recently obtained the extension of the ACCREDIA LAB n°0001L accreditation for the tests carried out in the Plastic dedicated testing facility in Bologna, Italy.

Kiwa member of Hydrogen Europe

We are proud that we are now member of Hydrogen Europe, the association that represents the European industry, national associations and research centres active in the hydrogen and fuel cell sector.

Kiwa Brexit Update

Three years into the Brexit process and the deadline of October 31, 2019 is getting closer. All possibilities are still possible and the outcome can not be predicted. Independently from what will happen, Kiwa can already support its clients to prepare for Brexit.

Kiwa Italia present at Host Milano 2019 - International exhibition for professional hospitality

HostMilano, the world's leading trade fair dedicated to the world of catering, cooking and hospitality held in Milan from 18 to 22 October, will once again include Kiwa Italia as an exhibitor.

Kiwa Italia launches its new Plastic Laboratory in Bologna, with a focus on technology and innovation

The new Kiwa plastic laboratory, developed to respond to the actual needs of the market and to a constantly evolving sector such as Water&Gas, will offer manufacturers a wide range of laboratory tests conducted with the most advanced instruments and by an expert and competent staff.

Kiwa Italy exhibits at Key Energy 2019 - The Renewable Energy Fair

Kiwa Italia, an accredited International Certification Body for product certification in the Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar market, will be exhibiting at KeyEnergy, the international trade fair for renewable energy, to present the wide range of services provided worldwide in the primary and secondary markets.

Kiwa Italy exhibits at Key Energy 2019 - The Renewable Energy Fair

Kiwa Italia, an accredited International Certification Body for product certification in the Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar market, will be exhibiting at KeyEnergy, the international trade fair for renewable energy, to present the wide range of services provided worldwide in the primary and secondary markets.

Moroni & Partners now member of the Kiwa group

Moroni & Partners (M&P), a leading provider of engineering services to energy plants, is now part of the Kiwa Group. The acquisition of M&P will further strengthen and improve Kiwa Italy’s international package of services dedicated to the solar sector.

GAR-update: withdrawal of EN 484:1997, EN 521:2006 and EN 14543:2005 + A1:2007

The standards EN 484:1997, EN 521:2006 and EN 14543:2005+A1:2007 have been replaced by new versions. Appliances burning gaseous fuels used for cooking, heating, hot water production, refrigeration, lighting and washing need to be certified based on the updated standards after the dow date.