About Kiwa
We are Kiwa. With our assurance, testing, inspection, certification, training, consultancy(technology) and data services, we create trust in our customers' products, services, processes, (management) systems and employees.
We do so in a wide variety of markets segments, ranging from construction and energy supply to drinking water, healthcare, food, feed & farming. Areas of expertise include management systems, corporate social responsibility and lab testing, among many others.
Kiwa operates in over 42 countries across Europe, Asia, North and Latin America and Oceania, employing more than 12,000 dedicated professionals. Headquartered in Rijswijk, the Netherlands. Kiwa Group is a member of TIC-Council and part of the Global SHV family of Company.
The roots of entities around the globe that form the present-day Kiwa lie in the safeguarding of people's health and safety by providing a high quality verification service. In many cases, this role originated from a governmental mandate in sectors including gas, energy, drinking water and construction or production safety.
The Kiwa that gives the present-day company its name was founded in 1948 by the Dutch drinking water companies, They wanted to safeguard drinking water supply in the country by having every item that might come into contact with drinking water, examined. In those days, KIWA (in capitals) was an acronym for Keuringsinstituut voor WaterleidingArtikelen (Institution for the Examination of Waterworks Articles). Nowadays, we've dropped the acronym as today's Kiwa comprises much more than just drinking water expertise. We're globally active in a wealth of markets, offering a broad range of products and services.
Kiwa boasts a dynamic workforce of over 12,000 dedicated professionals. With their expertise and commitment, we continuously strive for excellence in delivering top-tier products and services to our global customer base.
Operating in more than 35 countries, Kiwa extensive network of offices enables us to provide tailored solutions and support to clients worldwide. This expansive reach strengthens our ability to foster collaboration and understanding on a global scale.
Upholding our commitment to quality and safety, Kiwa maintain a vast network of over 200 locations, including offices and advanced testing laboratories, spread across the globe.
