News 2022

Thank you for your loyalty! As the first state-approved inspection body in Germany, Kiwa BCS celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2022. Since its foundation in 1992 in Nuremberg, the then "BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH" has grown steadily and has been able to make a name for itself on the market with high-quality services in the organic certification of food processors and producers.

The organic industry will meet at BIOFACH in Riyadh from November 7-9, 2022. Kiwa BCS has been active in Saudi Arabia for many years, offering certifications according to the local organic standard OSKSA (Organic Standard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), among others. Kiwa BCS is also accredited in other countries of the MENA region and can offer various organic standards such as EU, NOP or JAS.

SAVE-THE-DATE: From November 17th to 19th Kiwa will be a guest at GET Nord, the only joint trade fair for electrical, sanitary, heating and air conditioning in the north. Come by in Hamburg and exchange ideas with us.

Hamburg/Dresden,July 15, 2022: On July 6, 2022, Thomas Huebler and Teresa Huebler, both managing directors of MPA Dresden GmbH, and Prof. Dr. Roland Huettl and Dr. Gero Schoenwasser, both managing directors of Kiwa Deutschland GmbH, signed the contract agreement in Hamburg. With immediate effect, MPA Dresden GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kiwa Deutschland Group.

The new labelling obligation, the UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) mark for goods placed on the market, has been postponed by the UK government. Companies will not be required to use the UKCA mark, which replaces the CE mark, until 1 January 2023.

Certification for all producers and traders handling GLOBALG.A.P. certified products. With the new CoC version 6, CoC certification will be mandatory for all companies involved in the trade of GG goods in the supply chain from January 2022.

Kiwa Primara tests battery cells for performance in cycles - this is one of our core elements in a test.

Would you like to learn more about the latest developments in the water and (renewable) energy sector? Then you've come to the right place. During Kiwa's Trust in the Future webinar, speakers from inside and outside the company will explain current topics in our industries. For example, the Drinking Water Directive, cyber security of IoT products and much more! More information on the speakers can be found below. Don't miss out and register now for this free online event.

Since January 1, 2021, Kiwa GmbH has been offering further services with its Soundlab in Alsdorf (Aachen).The soundlab - deals with building acoustics and sound insulation, room acoustics as well as moisture and heat protection. A special focus is on sound measurements on fittings in water installations.

As a manufacturer, you are currently in a complex situation with regard to CE marking and general building authority approvals (abZ) for products in the floor and wall covering sector.

Kiwa, as an internationally accredited certification body for solar products, is represented at Solar Power International 2019 in Salt Lake City.

At the end of June 2019, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) became the test winner at Stiftung Warentest.

The German Environment Agency (UBA) has published new regulations with respect to materials and products in contact with drinking water.

UK Govt releases a Partnership Pack to help Businesses to prepare for a No Deal Brexit.

Introduction to organic certification – webinar

Introduction to organic certification – webinar