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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.

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.

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.

How can your Smart Energy Hub prepare for a future where hydrogen plays a central role in the energy transition? Let’s explore some critical questions that can help your hub make strategic choices.

The Accelerated Notched Pipe Test (ANPT) plays a crucial role in assessing the resistance of polyethylene (PE) pipes to slow crack growth, because it mimics real-world installation damage. However, recent restrictions on the detergent Arkopal N100, traditionally used in the test, have posed challenges for compliance with international standards. This article explores the search for a more sustainable alternative detergent, with Kiwa Technology at the forefront of these developments.

Kiwa has extended its successful collaboration with the Royal Dutch Rowing Federation (KNRB) for another two years. Since 1992, Kiwa has supported the Dutch rowing team, and the Kiwa logo will continue to feature prominently on the boats of TeamNL Rowing as they prepare for the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.

Many people think of hydrogen as something new—a futuristic technology that has only recently gained attention. This isn’t entirely true. Hydrogen has been used for decades in industrial processes. However, numerous misconceptions still surround hydrogen, especially as it gains prominence in the energy transition. Let’s debunk some of these myths.

Is your industrial organisation ready for the energy transition? Many Dutch industrial companies are facing increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption, driven not only by societal expectations but also by stricter regulations. With the ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and a CO₂ reduction of 55% by 2030, the government expects companies to actively contribute to decarbonization. The question is: how can your business prepare and what role can hydrogen play in this?   

The energy transition involves significant changes: phasing out fossil fuels and switching to sustainable, clean energy sources. Hydrogen plays a key role in this shift. Although hydrogen has long been used in industrial processes, it is now gaining attention as a clean energy source. But why is hydrogen so vital in this transition? Let’s dive in.

Today, we celebrate World Quality Day 2024, a global initiative organized by the Chartered Quality Institute, dedicated to championing excellent quality management. This year’s theme is ‘Quality: from compliance to performance’. Here to tell us more is Eugène den Elzen, Quality Manager at Kiwa’s Corporate Services.