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Household and industrial appliances

National water regulations for water-using appliances for domestic and commercial applications such as ice, cooking and washing machines often need to demonstrate higher levels of backflow protection.

Kiwa has a proven record in assisting manufacturers and suppliers of appliances and related components with product approvals, to ensure that national and international regulations and standards on performance and hygiene are met.

DVGW Testing and Inspection

Testing and inspection for water and gas materials, components and products in accordance with various German DVGW evaluation guidelines to promote safety, hygiene and innovation – for the benefit of the environment and consumers.

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UBA Criteria for Drinking Water Products | Kiwa UK

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 ...

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Water Product Evaluation & Consultancy

Accelerate product development with expert design evaluation and pre-compliance testing for sanitary and plumbing products. Trusted by manufacturers, engineers, and suppliers to meet UK and European water standards.

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Inspection for Construction Product Certificates and Approvals

Safeguard approved construction products continue measuring up to the requirements with inspection by an independent inspection body. Kiwa Sverige AB is accepted in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden for conducting inspection for; GDV, SINTEF, STF and VA...

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ISO 14001 Environmental Management

ISO 14001 provides an internationally recognized framework for establishing an Environmental Management System (EMS). It helps organizations identify and manage environmental impacts, improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and demonstrate a clear commi...

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Kiwa Watermark Certification, Testing and Inspection

Tests and Kiwa Watermark certification guarantee compliance with the requirements of Dutch standards for products in contact with drinking water used in industrial and domestic drinking water installations.

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ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification with Kiwa: improve your performance, meet customers’ needs and increase your profit.

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KUKreg4: Water Regulation 4 Compliance

Kiwa Watertec’s KUKreg4 scheme offers UKAS-accredited testing and certification for sanitary and plumbing products under Water Regulation 4. Fast, reliable, and recognised across the UK and internationally – helping you get listed, certified, and confiden...

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NKB testing for products in contact with drinking water

The NKB toxicological tests carried out in Kiwa laboratories, which are necessary to prove the compliance of products in contact with drinking water with the safety requirements in force in Northern Europe, are useful to measure the release levels of heav...

KUKG3 Unvented Water Heater Testing & Certification

Get UKAS-accredited testing for unvented water heaters. Ensure compliance with Building Regulation G3 and BS EN 12897 with Kiwa Watertec.

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WRAS Testing & Approval — Trusted by Specifiers

Kiwa Watertec provides WRAS-aligned testing for sanitary and plumbing products, helping manufacturers meet Water Regulation 4 requirements. Fast, reliable, and trusted by WRAS and specifiers.

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Explore Kiwa Watertec’s UKAS-accredited services for sanitary and plumbing products — including KUKreg4, TMV, and BS 6920 testing. Trusted by manufacturers, specifiers, and installers.