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Operation Clean Sweep: small pellets, big responsibility

Plastic pellets ending up in the environment are a growing global issue. With European legislation on the horizon, it is becoming increasingly important for plastics processing companies to take measures against pellet loss. Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) offers a practical approach to tackle this challenge.

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Green gas as an opportunity for livestock farmers

Converting manure into green gas can help address manure surpluses, reduce methane and nitrogen emissions and generate an additional source of income. But how does this work in practice?

What exactly is green gas?

Green gas is gaining popularity as a sustainable alternative to fossil natural gas. It helps reduce CO₂ emissions and contributes to the energy transition. But what is it exactly? And how does it differ from biogas? In this article, we will guide you through the basics of green gas, its injection into the natural gas grid and what is involved in the process.

Combined or integrated auditing: what fits your organization best?

Organizations with multiple certificates often prefer to be audited against several standards at the same time. This allows them to streamline their certification process, making it smarter, faster, and more efficient, without compromising on quality or reliability. The two most common ways to achieve this are combined audits and integrated audits. Below, we explain the differences between these two approaches.

Kiwa wins international award for innovative methane reporting

Kiwa, together with Alliander, DEP and Stedin, has won the IGU Global Gas Award during the 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025) in Beijing. The award was granted for the paper ‘OGMP 2.0 Methane Emissions Reporting: The Dutch Approach’.

New SCL products from 2 July 2025: what’s changing?

As of 2 July 2025, NEN, the scheme manager of the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL), will introduce a renewed range of SCL products. With these updates, NEN aims to better align with the day-to-day safety practices of both large and small organizations. As your partner in SCL certification, Kiwa is here to support you during the transition to this new approach.

Kiwa and Schouten Certification join forces in agri-food certification

Kiwa is expanding its organization with industry peer Schouten Certification. With this strategic move, Kiwa strengthens its position in the rapidly evolving agri-food market. Schouten Certification has a strong foundation in the animal feed and food sectors, while Kiwa VERIN – part of Kiwa Netherlands’ food, feed and farm division Kiwa CMR – operates across the entire agri-food chain.

NEN 7510 for healthcare sector information security updated

The NEN 7510 standard for information security in the healthcare sector has been revised. The new NEN 7510-1:2024 was published on 16 December 2024 and replaces the previous version, NEN 7510:2017+A1:2020. The old version of the standard can still be used for certification under accreditation until 20 February 2027.

Working Responsibly with AI? 5 Tips for Implementing ISO 42001

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) presents lots of opportunities, but also comes with risks, especially when it comes to ensuring its ethical and secure use within organizations. ISO/IEC 42001 is an international standard that helps organizations manage these risks and ensure responsible AI applications.

Fit4DW materials database speeds up certification and ensures drinking water safety

Kiwa, DVGW CERT and figawa will officially launch their Fit4DW materials database during the ISH trade fair, from 17 to 21 March in Frankfurt am Main. This innovative platform helps manufacturers, certification bodies and testing laboratories streamline the certification process for drinking water materials and comply with the European Drinking Water Directive (EU 2020/2184).

Kiwa and Televic Education make personal certification more efficient

Certification is a demanding process that requires both careful planning and reliable technology. To optimize this process, Kiwa is partnering with Belgian company Televic Education, integrating Televic’s digital exam platform, assessmentQ, with Kiwa’s extensive certification expertise.

IFA v6-Smart vs. IFA v6-GFS: What Producers Need to Know

At Kiwa, we have extensive experience providing GLOBALG.A.P. IFA – Integrated Farm Assurance certification. Amongst others, we offer certification for IFA v6-Smart and IFA v6-GFS standards. Starting in January 2025, both versions will be valid in parallel. While meeting the standard owner’s requirements may present challenges for producers, achieving certification through Kiwa opens doors to expanded markets for vegetables and fruits across Europe and beyond.

Polyethylene under stress: Unique slow-motion footage of a CRB test

Ever seen a Cracked Round Bar (CRB) test? In this video, we showcase in slow motion how a polyethylene test specimen fails under cyclic loading. The CRB test is specifically designed to simulate the slow crack growth (SCG) process in polyethylene (PE) and delivers faster results than traditional methods such as PENT and FNCT.

ISO 27001 and ISO 42001: A perfect match for information security and AI management

To implement AI safely and responsibly, international standards such as ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 play a crucial role. While ISO 27001 focuses on data protection, an AI management system (AIMS) under ISO 42001 is designed to manage and optimize the use of AI within an organization. By combining ISO 27001 and ISO 42001, businesses can develop a stronger and more proactive approach to information security.