Kiwa Monthly Recap: January 2024
Welcome to our monthly recap newsletter, where we've gathered our top news stories from the past month.
1. Kiwa and Vin?otte prepare for the new EU Battery Regulation: 2023/1542
The European Union's new Battery Regulation 2023/1542, which takes effect this month (February 2024), is introducing a significant shift for battery manufacturers, battery importers and their supply chains.
This regulation not only sets stringent standards for battery production and disposal but also mandates carbon footprint calculations, recycled content declarations and due diligence policies.
Businesses that manufacture or import batteries in the European Union will need to adhere to stricter standards in terms of material use, recycling targets, and labeling.
Vin?otte (member of Kiwa Group) is offering comprehensive support to businesses navigating the new EU Battery Regulation. This includes helping businesses assess their compliance and ensure their batteries meet the new requirements.
2. UK Introduces Security Regime for Connectable Products
The UK has introduced a new cybersecurity regime under delegated legislation which will apply to consumer connectable products from April 2024. As of this date, manufacturers of connectable products within the UK will be obligated to adhere to a set of minimum security requirements mandated by the new legislation.
These minimum security requirements are based on the UK’s Code of Practice for Consumer IoT security. This regime will also ensure other businesses in the supply chains of these products to play their role in preventing insecure products from being sold to UK consumers and businesses.
3. NAMA Water and Kiwa sign renewed contract during Oman Water Week
Muscat, in the sultanate of Oman, hosted the first Oman Water Week from 22nd -24th January, 2024. The conference focused on how Oman can transform its water sector to become more resilient, sustainable, flexible, and efficient. During this week, Kiwa officially signed the renewed contract with NAMA Water, Oman’s public authority for water and wastewater.
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"The basis of this contract is a fruitful collaboration over the past 3 years where we have done more than 40 audits for Nama Water. We have done 5 special projects, exchanged a lot of knowledge, and are looking forward to future collaboration" states Annemieke van der Velden , Kiwa's Business Manager for Water.
4. Kiwa launches 'Connect by Kiwa'
Earlier last month we launched Connect by Kiwa, a solution that unifies all Kiwa portals into one easy-to-use hub. With Connect by Kiwa, you can find the ideal portal, be it premium or free, using integrated filters.
Access portals for Kiwa Comply?, Digi-Tags, eLicense, Kiwa Impact?, and more.
5. Construction Sciences conducts geotechnical investigation during Central Queensland Hydrogen (CQ-H2) Project
As part of the?Central Queensland Hydrogen Project , Construction Sciences (a member of the Kiwa group) was engaged by?Stanwell Corporation Limited ?to conduct a geotechnical investigation assessing the suitability of a site for a proposed Hydrogen Production Facility.
The investigations of the site, located near Gladstone, in Central Queensland, Australia, involved conducting test pits and collecting samples of soil for laboratory testing. The soil types identified through the investigations will be used to assess the suitability of materials for different applications, such as earthworks, trenching backfills, and road pavements.
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