Construction Products
Kiwa has extensive expertise in independently monitoring the quality and use of building materials such as timber, concrete, steel, roofing as well as ceramic products.
Kiwa is also a Notified Body for a large number of building products and assist in the correct interpretation of the increasingly complex local and European building regulations (including e.g. CE marking). In addition, the aspect of sustainability is also incorporated. You receive proof that your products are manufactured in a sustainable way.
RAL quality mark for insulating glass
Kiwa carries out testing in the field of construction glass for heat protection and thermal insulation in buildings in accordance with EN 1279-6.
Create your life cycle assessment and EPD with R<THINK
R<THINK is a software application that enables companies to create Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), and Carbon Footprints of Products (CFP), efficiently and according to international and European standards. With R<...
Certification and inspection of wood based elements
Kiwa provides CE certification of wood-based panelling and claddings according to EN 14915 including fire-protected wooden panels. Kiwa is also specialized to certify wood-based elements according to some EADs (CE-marking).
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification with Kiwa: improve your performance, meet customers’ needs and increase your profit.
VinylPlus® Product Label Certification
The VinylPlus® Product Label Certification is aimed at all companies that manufacture and process PVC products obtained from the valorisation of plastic waste.
Production of steel constructions and steel structures
Kiwa is cunducting tests of tructural steel and aluminum components and kits according to EN 1090-1. For the Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC, the "assessment and verification of constancy of performance" applies now.
UBA – German Evaluation Criteria for Products and Materials in Contact with Drinking Water
In Germany, plastic products of all kinds as well as rubber products that come into contact with drinking water must meet the hygienic and toxicological requirements of the guidelines of the Federal Environment Agency test (UBA). This is described in the ...
Testing, Inspection and Certification of Geotextiles
As a notified body for geotextiles, we are accredited according to EN ISO/IEC 17025 (testing), EN ISO/IEC 17020 (inspection) and EN ISO/IEC 17065 (certification).
Skid resistance measurements SKM method
The SKM process focuses not only on the quality of the road, but also on road safety. The measurement provides important values for the condition assessment and evaluation of new or existing road surfaces.
CE-Marking of Cement, Building Lime and Other Hydraulic Binders
Kiwa supports you in obtaining the necessary certification and carries out the annual inspection of the plant as well as regular audit testing of your products in accordance with the prescribed standards.
Test of joint sealants for road construction
Kiwa carries out all tests of the DIN EN 14188 series of standards, e.g. the tests according to DIN EN 13880, parts 1-13. This is a test of hot-applied and cold-applied joint sealants as well as joint profiles for road construction, airports and other tra...
"MIC-Performance-Test"-Microbially induced sulphuric acid corrosion
The "MIC-Performance-Test" on a pilot plant scale for assessing the resistance of building products under real and particularly critical conditions in wastewater engineering plants (biogenic sulphuric acid corrosion, BSK)
Certification and Inspection of Structural Timber Elements
Kiwa service is relevant for all carpentries and timber construction companies that produce nail plate trusses as supporting structures for roof constructions or as formwork girders. Kiwa certifices your nail plate binders according to EN 14250. Inspectio...
Alkali-silica reaction testing
The alkali-silica reaction (ASR) is one of the most frequent causes of cracking due to driving reactions and efflorescence on concrete structures. All structures that are exposed to moisture are affected – from bridges and structures in contact with groun...
KOMO Certification and Testing
Tests and KOMO certification guarantee compliance with the requirements of Dutch standards for products for the building and infrastructure sector.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a Type III Environmental Declaration and is regulated by ISO 14025 and EN 15804. It contains quantifiable environmental information on a European harmonized, scientific basis. An EPD is based on Life Cycle Ass...
Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) Certification
The Plastica Seconda Vita (PSV) mark is the first European Environmental Product Certification system for products and materials obtained from the valorisation of plastic waste.
Fire detection and fire alarm systems (EN 54 series)
The EN 54 series applies to fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings composed of several components that communicate for the purpose of detecting fire at the earliest practicable moment.
Kiwa UNI Testing and Certification
The KIWA-UNI mark certifies the conformity of plastic and metal components in contact with water and gas to national and international standards.
FI Mark Drinking Water Approval
The FI drinking water approval is a quality mark and demonstrates that the product complies with the applicable regulatory requirements regarding to the plastic pipe material and possible odour or taste passed on from the pipe to water.
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