Kiwa Dare

What Kiwa Dare does

Kiwa Dare (legal entity: Kiwa Assurance B.V.) is a Dutch Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) laboratory headquartered in Woerden, Netherlands, and a subsidiary of Kiwa Nederland B.V., itself part of the broader Kiwa group. Operating since 1992 (one source cites 1999 as founding; the company describes over 25 years of EMC technical guidance), the firm is structured as a private B.V. (besloten vennootschap) and remains under parent-group ownership with no disclosed external institutional investors. The company employs between 11 and 50 staff, consistent with a specialized multi-vertical accredited TIC provider rather than a high-volume enterprise.

The company's core offering is accredited electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing and measurement, executed through RvA-accredited laboratories (accreditation L279) equipped with anechoic chambers, an Open Area Test Site (OATS), and shielded rooms capable of field strengths up to 600 V/m and frequencies up to 40 GHz. Beyond EMC, the product set spans calibration services (DC/LF and EMC/RF instruments under RvA accreditation K063, with a five-working-day standard turnaround), automotive EMC testing with E-marking and AEMCLRP recognition for Ford/GM/Chrysler, Notified Body certification of active medical devices under EU MDR 2017/745 (NB1912, with RvA accreditation C637), Radio Equipment Directive testing, CB-Scheme international product certification, military EMC testing per MIL-STD 461G / AECTP 500E, FCC testing under the EU-US MRA, and on-site technical guidance including a mobile measurement bus for EMC problem resolution. Additional revenue streams include site-validation calibration (shielded rooms and anechoic chambers at other laboratories) and free norm-selection services designed to convert prospects into full testing engagements.

Commercially, Kiwa Dare runs a sales-led B2B motion targeting manufacturers of electronics, automotive components (including electric vehicles and charging systems), medical devices, radio/telecommunications equipment, and defense/military equipment, primarily across the Benelux. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; calibration services follow unit pricing with volume discounts via multi-year calibration agreements, and the company markets itself on the breadth of regulated designations it holds — Notified Body (NB1912), RvA-accredited laboratory, RDW Technical Service, AEMCLRP-recognized laboratory (the only one in the Benelux), IECEE CBTL, and FCC CAB. The company is in operating status, rebranded in 2024 under the Kiwa corporate identity (with DARE!! retained as a service name), and reaches international markets indirectly through ILAC, IAF, and IEC mutual recognition agreements that make its accredited reports and certificates globally acceptable.

Name

Kiwa Dare

Legal name

Kiwa Assurance B.V.

Website

https://dare.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kiwa Dare (legal entity Kiwa Assurance B.V.) is a Dutch accredited Testing, Inspection and Certification laboratory, subsidiary of Kiwa Nederland B.V., serving Benelux manufacturers in electronics, automotive, medical devices, radio, and defense. It provides EMC testing and calibration under RvA accreditation, Notified Body certification for medical devices (NB1912), and automotive EMC with E-marking and AEMCLRP recognition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Woerden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EMC Testing and Measurement Services: Core testing services for electromagnetic compatibility compliance including emission and immunity testing per various directives and standards. Services include pre-compliance quick scans, full compliant testing, and on-site measurements. Turnaround time of 5 working days for standard calibrations.
2. Calibration Services: ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services for electronic measurement instruments including DC/LF and EMC/RF equipment. Includes brand-independent calibration, calibration certificates with measurement uncertainty, and transport services for customer instruments.
3. Medical Device Certification (MDR): Notified Body services for certification of medical devices under EU MDR 2017/745 and quality management system certification per EN-ISO 13485.
4. Technical Consulting and Guidance: Technical guidance services for CE-marking, norm selection, EMC problem troubleshooting, and site surveys. Services include design phase consultation, pre-production support, and on-site problem resolution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kiwa Dare is an accredited testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) laboratory that provides EMC testing, automotive EMC and E-marking, medical device certification as a Notified Body (NB1912) under EU MDR 2017/745, and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration of measurement instruments. It also delivers CE-marking guidance, technical consulting, FCC testing as a CAB under MRA-USA, radio equipment (RED) testing, military EMC testing per MIL-STD 461G, IECEE CB-Scheme testing, and specialized site-validation for shielded rooms and anechoic chambers to manufacturers in the Benelux and internationally.

Product overview

Kiwa Dare (legal entity: Kiwa Assurance B.V.) is a testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) laboratory operating in the Netherlands, specialized in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), automotive electronics, medical devices, radio equipment, and product safety. The company offers a unified portfolio of accredited testing and measurement services (L279), calibration services (K063), and Notified Body certification for medical devices (C637, NB1912). The core offerings include Testing & Measurements (EMC, Automotive, Medical, FCC, Product Safety), Calibration (DC/LF and EMC/RF), Notified Body for Medical Devices (MDR), Automotive EMC with E-Marking, CE-Marking guidance, CB-Scheme certification, and Technical Guidance including norm selection. Kiwa serves primarily the Benelux market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Testing and Measurements (EMC, Automotive, Medical, FCC, Product Safety) RvA-accredited laboratory providing testing and measurement services for CE-marking, covering EMC, automotive, medical, FCC, and product safety testing for household, industrial, automotive, medical, telecom, maritime, railway, aerospace, and military equipment.
• Calibration Services (DC/LF and EMC/RF) Cost-effective, brand-independent calibration of measurement instruments under RvA ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, covering DC/LF instruments and EMC/RF measuring equipment including antennas, field sensors, and measurement receivers up to 40 GHz, with a 5-working-day standard turnaround and volume discounts via calibration agreements.
• Notified Body for Medical Devices (NB1912) Notified Body NB1912 certification of Active Medical Devices according to EU MDR 2017/745 and quality management system certification per EN-ISO 13485, designated by the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) and accredited by RvA (C637).
• EMC Testing Full-compliant EMC measurements under RvA accreditation, including immunity and emission testing, conducted and radiated testing, ESD, EFT, surge, harmonics, flicker, and voltage dips/interruptions testing per EN 61000-4 series standards; company designated as Notified Body for the EMC Directive.
• Automotive EMC Testing Accredited EMC testing per UN R10 and OEM standards with worldwide recognized E-Marking, including testing for electric and hybrid vehicles, AEMCLRP (Ford, GM, Chrysler), and Conformity of Production (CoP) testing.
• CB-Scheme (IECEE CB Product Certification) IECEE CB-Productcertificatie for international product certification through the CB-Scheme, enabling mutual recognition of test reports among participating countries.
• CE-Marking Services Products and services supporting effective compliance with CE-marking regulations, including guidance on EU directives such as EMC, Machinery, Radio, Low Voltage, Medical Devices, and RoHS.
• Technical Guidance Technical consulting covering standards, directives, CE-marking, EMC, Automotive, and CB-Scheme guidance, including free standards selection assistance and pre-production design support backed by 25+ years of EMC expertise.
• FCC Testing (Conformity Assessment Body) FCC emissions measurements under Part 15 and Part 18, performed as Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) in the framework of the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA-USA) between the European Community and the United States.
• Military EMC Testing EMC testing for MIL-STD 461G and AECTP 500E standards, covering emission measurements from 10 kHz to 26.5 GHz and immunity testing up to 300 V/m, serving defense and military equipment manufacturers.
• Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Testing Radio and telecommunications testing according to RED (2014/53/EU), formerly R&TTE Directive, for radio equipment including GSM, DECT, Wi-Fi, and other wireless applications.
• Electric Vehicle Testing EMC and product safety testing for electric vehicles and charging systems, covering EN 61851 series for conductive charging and UN Regulation 10 for electromagnetic compatibility of high-voltage systems.
• AEMCLRP Testing AEMCLRP (Automotive EMC Laboratory Recognition Program) testing for Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler; Kiwa Dare is the only AEMCLRP-recognized laboratory in the Benelux.
• Accreditations and Certifications (Scope and Quality) Overview of accreditations, designations, and certifications held by Kiwa Assurance B.V., including RvA (L279, K063, C637), Notified Body for EMC Directive, CAB/FCC, RDW, AEMCLRP, and IECEE CBTL.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full compliant test reports accepted by national authorities worldwide under ILAC/IAF mutual recognition
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AEMCLRP (Automotive EMC Lab Recognition Program)coreOthers · 1 July 2006Recognition program by Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler (US 'Big Three' automotive manufacturers) for EMC testing laboratories. Kiwa Dare is the only AEMCLRP-recognized laboratory in the Benelux since July 2006.
• Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA)coreOthersNational accreditation body that provides accreditation for testing and calibration laboratories. Kiwa Dare holds multiple RvA accreditations (L279, K063, C637) enabling internationally recognized test and calibration results under ILAC/IAF mutual recognition.
• ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation)coreOthersInternational cooperation of accreditation bodies that ensures test and calibration results are recognized globally. RvA membership enables international acceptance of Kiwa Dare's accredited results.
• IECEE CB-SchememinorOthersInternational certification system for electrical and electronic equipment enabling mutual recognition of test reports among participating countries.
• RDWcoreOthersDutch vehicle licensing authority that designates Technical Services for automotive type approval. Kiwa Dare is designated as Technical Service under certificate RDW-99050006-01.
• Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Agentschap TelecomcoreOthersDutch ministry agency designating Notified Bodies and Conformity Assessment Bodies for telecommunications and EMC regulations.
• Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (VWS)coreOthersDutch ministry responsible for designating Notified Bodies for the Medical Devices Regulation. Kiwa Dare is designated as Notified Body NB1912 for MDR certification.
• FCC (Federal Communications Commission)minorOthersUS federal agency regulating communications. Kiwa Dare holds CAB (Conformity Assessment Body) designation for EMC testing under MRA-USA.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with broad industrial, electronics, and consumer product testing capabilities. Comparable but much broader in scope than Kiwa Dare's niche EMC/automotive/medical focus.

Direct peers

• Bureau Veritas: International TIC group with laboratories providing EMC, radio/wireless, and product compliance testing under accreditation. Comparable as a multi-region accredited testing competitor in Kiwa Dare's regulated TIC segments.
• UL Solutions: Global TIC provider (formerly Underwriters Laboratories) offering EMC, wireless, product safety, and CB-Scheme certification services. Overlaps with Kiwa Dare on CE-marking, CB-Scheme, and accredited product compliance testing.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC company providing EMC testing, medical device Notified Body services, and automotive type approval. Directly comparable on the medical device certification and product safety testing side of Kiwa Dare's business.
• Element Materials Technology: Specialized testing and calibration services provider with strong presence in EMC, product safety, and connected/IoT testing. Comparable as a mid-to-large accredited testing competitor in Kiwa Dare's electronics and industrial verticals.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC provider operating accredited EMC laboratories, Notified Body services for medical devices (MDR), and automotive testing worldwide. Competes head-on with Kiwa Dare in NB designation work and accredited EMC testing for regulated verticals.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider with accredited EMC, product safety, wireless/radio, and automotive testing services. Comparable in scope of accredited test capabilities and customer base, including CE-marking and OEM automotive programs.
• Applus+: International TIC group with laboratories providing EMC, product testing, and certification services. Comparable as an accredited competitor in regulated product testing markets in Europe.
• DEKRA: Global TIC major offering EMC, automotive type approval, product safety, and certification services across multiple regions. Directly comparable as a competitor in EMC testing and automotive E-marking services overlapping with Kiwa Dare's core portfolio.

Others

• Kiwa Group: Parent organization of Kiwa Dare (operating as Kiwa Assurance B.V.). Kiwa Group is a TIC conglomerate active in product certification, inspection, and testing across multiple verticals, providing corporate context but not directly competitive with the EMC testing subsidiary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1685390

Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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