What Kiwa does

Kiwa is a Netherlands-headquartered Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company that provides independent third-party verification of product quality, safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance for enterprise clients. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Rijswijk, Kiwa operates in over 35 countries with more than 80 laboratories and 3,000+ testing capabilities, serving industries including food/feed/agriculture, energy transition, medical devices, cybersecurity, water, industrial services, and sustainability. Its service mix spans accredited testing, on-site inspection, certification issuance (ISO, CE, GlobalGAP, GMP+, CanadaGAP, AQAP for NATO, and others), training, consultancy, and calibration, delivered through field inspectors, certified laboratories, and direct enterprise account management on a quote-based, multi-year contract model.

Name

Kiwa

Legal name

Kiwa NV

Website

https://kiwa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kiwa is a Netherlands-based Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company operating in 35+ countries with 80+ laboratories. It provides accredited testing, inspection, certification, and digital compliance SaaS solutions across food, energy, medical devices, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO), Data Management, LIMS & Compliance Software (ELN, eDMS, reporting automation) (EUANAJAE), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• Testing inspection certification
• ISO management systems
• Food safety certification
• Medical device compliance
• Asset integrity management

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijswijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Testing Services: Network of expert laboratory services around the world providing quality and safety testing across multiple industries including food, energy, medical devices, and industrial equipment.
2. Inspection Services: On-site inspection of products, projects, and processes to help clients meet regulatory requirements and quality goals.
3. Certification Services: Issuance of certificates for products, services, management systems, and employees including ISO certifications, CE marking, and industry-specific certifications.
4. Training Services: Expert consultancy and training courses across international markets and subjects, adjacent to TIC services.
5. Calibration Services: Calibration services across industries to ensure measurement accuracy and regulatory compliance.
6. Digital Solutions: Software-as-a-service platforms including Digi-Tags, UNO, QA Reporter, Kiwa Comply, Kiwa Impact, and other digital tools for compliance and asset management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kiwa is a global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company that provides accredited laboratory testing, on-site inspection, product and management system certification, calibration, training, and consultancy services across industries including food and agriculture, medical devices, energy, construction, water, cybersecurity, and industrial manufacturing. The company complements its traditional TIC services with a portfolio of digital SaaS products (Digi-Tags, UNO, Kiwa Comply, Kiwa Impact, Kiwa Insight, QA Reporter, Skyebase, Spotscale, eLicense) distributed via the Connect by Kiwa platform to enterprise clients across more than 35 countries.

Product overview

Kiwa is a global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company operating across 35+ countries. Its digital solutions portfolio is organized around the Connect by Kiwa platform, which provides Single Sign-On access to a comprehensive ecosystem of software products. The core product lineup includes Digi-Tags (QR code-based asset inspection management), UNO Asset Management and UNO Safety Tools (industrial digital platforms with 3D digital twin and predictive maintenance), Kiwa Comply (ISO management system builder), Kiwa Impact (safety/environmental/quality SaaS), Kiwa Insight (real-time assessment dashboards), eLicense (digital certificate app), QA Reporter (quality assurance software), and specialized portals including MijnKeurmerk (healthcare professional certification), MijnCertificatie (personal competence certification), WPS Online (welding procedure management), Q3Web (inspection portal), Academy Online (e-learning), SERMI Portal (automotive certification), Skyebase (drone inspection), and Spotscale 3D (drone-based 3D inspection). Kiwa also provides traditional TIC services (testing, inspection, certification, training, consultancy, calibration) and publishes the annual Kiwa PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard for the solar industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kiwa PVEL: PV Module testing and reliability assessment services for the solar industry
• Vinçotte
• Kiwa ASI
• Kiwa Primara
• Kiwa FSS Products
• Kiwa Comply
• Kiwa Impact
• Kiwa Insight
• Connect by Kiwa
• Digi-Tags
• UNO Asset Management
• eLicense
• MijnKeurmerk
• MijnCertificatie
• Q3Web
• WPS Online
• Kiwa Academy Online
• Qualified
• QA Reporter
• Kiwa Qualified
• Kiwa Mobile Connect
• Kiwa Water Mark
• Skyebase
• Spotscale

Products and services

• Digi-Tags Digital asset management and inspection solution using QR code tags to provide instant access to inspection records, safety status, and maintenance data for equipment and instruments across industrial sites.
• UNO Asset Management Industrial digital platform for asset performance management featuring 3D digital twin technology, predictive maintenance tools, customizable workflows, and monitoring systems that help customers reduce operating expenses by up to 15% and downtime by up to 25%.
• UNO Safety Tools Integrated risk management and safety solution with modules for general risk assessment, safety inspections, access control, training, incident management, scaffolding management, and site safety coordination.
• Kiwa Comply Cloud-based SaaS solution for building and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 50001 management systems with ready-made templates, tools, and progress tracking.
• Kiwa Impact Comprehensive SaaS solution for managing safety, environmental, and quality operations featuring mobile reporting, chemical registry, training registry modules, analytics, and an open REST API interface for integration with other systems.
• Kiwa Insight Real-time dashboard service showing insights based on assessments, audits, inspections, tests, and checks performed by Kiwa on organizational processes, systems, products, and persons.
• eLicense Digital certification app for iOS and Android enabling professionals to identify themselves online, link valid certificates, and authorize them remotely, meeting ISO 18013-5, ISO 18013-7, and ISO 23220 standards.
• QA Reporter Award-winning QA reporting and asset management software tracking quality assurance data, equipment inventory, preventive maintenance, failure investigations, and vendor performance with automatic notifications and cloud-based KPI dashboards.
• Skyebase Intelligent drone and robotic inspection platform using Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) combined with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods including UT, PAUT, RT, and crawlers for comprehensive asset inspection.
• Spotscale 3D Image Processing Drone-based 3D inspection platform that captures high-resolution images of roofs, facades, and concrete, then processes and analyzes them using machine learning to detect damages and deficiencies.
• Digital Product Passport EU Digital Product Passport solution equipping products with unique digital IDs to validate product information, comply with regulations, and streamline communication with value chain stakeholders.
• Testing Services Network of expert accredited laboratory services ensuring quality and safety across food, energy, medical devices, industrial equipment, and other industries.
• Inspection Services On-site inspection of products, projects, and processes to help clients meet regulatory requirements and quality goals across multiple industries.
• Certification Services Issuance of certificates for products, services, management systems, and employees covering ISO standards, CE marking, and industry-specific certifications.
• Training Services Expert consultancy and training courses across international markets and subjects adjacent to TIC services for personal and professional development.
• Consultancy Services Expert consultancy services based on extensive knowledge and expertise across international markets and subjects, supporting client compliance, certification, and operational improvements.
• Calibration Services Reliable calibration services ensuring precise measurements across industries with accredited capabilities for measurement accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• SERMI Portal Self-service portal for SERMI (Security Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information) certification process for automotive sector companies and employees across Europe, available via Kiwa webshop.
• Kiwa PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard Annual independent benchmark for PV module reliability testing solar modules under various environmental and mechanical conditions, published by Kiwa PVEL.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers reduce operating expenses by up to 15% and downtime by up to 25% using UNO asset management platform
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TSLC (Technical Services and Laboratory Certification)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026TSLC, a Canadian certification body specializing in CanadaGAP audits, joined Kiwa ASI as part of a strategic partnership. The acquisition expands Kiwa ASI's footprint in Canada and adds TSLC's more than 30% market share in the CanadaGAP program, making it the second-largest certification body for that program. Frank Schreurs continues as President and Managing Director.
• GranlundcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational partnership integrating Kiwa Digi-Tags inspection data with Granlund Manager real estate management software. The integration automates transfer of inspection records and findings into asset records and maintenance tasks, eliminating manual data entry and ensuring data integrity.
• Fake Certificate Warning NetworkminorOthersKiwa warns about counterfeit certificate sellers in China (including www.kiwa-iso.org) and directs legitimate customers to contact Kiwa China directly for valid certifications.
• DronePort RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partnership for drone- and AI-based inspections of critical infrastructure across Europe. Aligned with Kiwa's intelligent inspection services and supports compliant deployment of innovative inspection technologies in ports, industrial sites, and infrastructure assets.
• ILT (Dutch Inspectorate for Environment and Transport)minorOthersPilot partnership with Dutch government inspectorate for maritime sector digital certification using Kiwa eLicense app.
• National Accreditation BodiescoreOthersKiwa is evaluated and audited by national accreditation bodies (RvA, CBTL, IECEE, etc.) that ensure Kiwa executes TIC activities properly and maintains impartiality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Paris-headquartered global TIC giant with overlapping testing, inspection, and certification services across marine, offshore, energy, food, and consumer products. Direct competitor to Kiwa across most major vertical segments, but materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• SGS: Swiss-based world leader in TIC services covering agriculture, food, life sciences, minerals, oil and gas, and consumer products. Overlaps substantially with Kiwa's testing and certification portfolio, with deeper global lab network and brand recognition.
• Intertek: UK-based global TIC provider with strong positions in consumer products, energy, commodities, and product assurance. Overlapping service mix with Kiwa, including calibration, lab testing, and certification across the same enterprise verticals.
• DNV: Norwegian classification and certification society focused on maritime, energy (oil and gas, renewables, power), and digital/software assurance. Comparable to Kiwa in energy certification (offshore wind, hydrogen) and digital product assurance, with a strong maritime/industrial asset base.
• UL Solutions: Global safety science and TIC firm specializing in product safety testing, certification, and standards development for consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and emerging energy technologies. Overlaps significantly with Kiwa's electronics/RED testing and product certification businesses.

Direct peers

• TÜV SÜD: German TIC powerhouse providing testing, certification, and inspection for automotive, industrial, energy, medical devices, and cybersecurity. Very comparable to Kiwa in vertical coverage and digital SaaS offerings (e.g., TÜV SÜD managed-service platforms), with regional leadership in DACH.
• DEKRA: German TIC group specializing in vehicle inspection, industrial testing, certification, and cybersecurity. Direct peer to Kiwa in automotive certification (e.g., SERMI), industrial inspection, and ISO/IEC certification services, particularly in European markets.
• Applus+: Spanish-headquartered TIC group operating in testing, inspection, and certification across energy, industrial, automotive, and aerospace. Closely aligned with Kiwa in field-inspection-led service delivery and European industrial client base.
• Eurofins Scientific: Luxembourg-based testing laboratory network with deep coverage in food, feed, environmental, pharmaceutical, and clinical testing. Comparable to Kiwa's laboratory testing footprint and food/agriculture segment, with material scale advantage in life-sciences testing.
• Element Materials Technology: UK-headquartered materials testing, product qualification, and calibration services provider serving aerospace, transportation, energy, and industrial markets. Closely comparable to Kiwa's industrial testing, calibration, and inspection offerings across similar enterprise verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance46 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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