Blog: 2022
Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Threats: Part 1
A look at what to expect in connected vehicle trends for 2023 More…
Breaking Down the Florida Administrative Code & Florida Administrative Register
A look into the who, what, why, and where of the Florida building code and building product safety More…
Transport Layer Security: What Stakeholders Need to Know about Communication Security
Transport Layer Securities are designed to provide security at the transport layer to prevent third parties from eavesdropping or tampering with messages More…
Will Your Building Products and Materials Weather the Storm of Environmental Exposure?
Accelerated weathering testing is used to simulate the effects of prolonged exposure to the elements on material performance and durability More…
CE Marks the Spot: Selling Construction Products in the EU
Learn about when a CE mark is required, when it's not, and exceptions to the rule More…
Assuring the Quality of your Upstream Supplier Data in Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions
Is the complexity of your supply chain and the lack of visibility in its data quality crippling your net zero ambitions? More…
Managing Risk through Quality Control Field Testing
Field testing is fundamental in the building and construction industry to ensure safe and compliant project installations More…
Why Product Certification Could Boost Your Sales
Learn how product certification plays an integral role in the success of your building products More…
EFSA’s Statement on the Safety of Cannabidiol as a Novel Food
Data Gaps and How to Fill Them More…
“REACH”-ing for Answers
How Intertek can support you and your supply chain in navigating Turkish REACH More…
Meet Taj, Operations Manager, UK Softlines
Find out more about Taj's successful transition from lab to operations, and how Intertek has supported her career development. More…
How to Continually Improve Your Food Safety Management System
In an ever-changing world, establishing and maintaining a food safety programme is not enough. Every organisation must strive for continual improvement to stay compliant, relevant, and successful More…
Keeping IoT Consumer Products Safe from Cyber Threats
5 key areas of cybersecurity to focus on when developing and manufacturing secure connected consumer products More…
See “EU” Later!
How Intertek can support you and your supply chain in navigating UK REACH post-Brexit More…
Cybersecurity Trends in the Manufacturing Industry
Top 5 cybersecurity vulnerabilities and how to prevent cybercrime. Learn about recent trends so you can safeguard your systems and devices. More…
Your India REACH Superhero: The Authorized Representative
How Intertek can support you and your supply chain in navigating India REACH More…
Driving compliance and transparency in pharma supply chains
Why the alignment of audit scope with the correct industry standard is important More…
Window & Door Testing 101
A Guide to Assessment More…
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids: What food businesses need to know
In light of new European legislation coming into force for pyrrolizidine alkaloids, we sat down with Joanne Hubbard and Patrick McNamara, Technical Specialist Managers for the UK and Global markets at Intertek, to discuss these natural contaminants. More…
The regulatory landscape in Latin America is changing fast!
Las Regulaciones Químicas de América Latina Están Cambiando Rápidamente, Muy Rápido More…
The Danger of Administrator Password Reuse
Don't let password fatigue lead you to sacrifice security for convenience More…
Manufactured Items – The times they are a-changing!
Are any of your substances intended to be released from a manufactured item? More…
Incorporating Fire Testing into Building Codes
Learn why fire safety standards were developed to help ensure life safety and protection of property More…
Is Your Product a Microbial Consortium or a Mixture of Strains?
Knowing can clarify your path to regulatory compliance More…
FDA Guidance for Medical Device Cybersecurity: What Manufacturers Need to Know
The importance of identifying vulnerabilities and controlling risk to demonstrate product safety and effectiveness More…
Substances in Products Regulated Under Canada’s Food and Drugs Act
Are you subject to the New Substances Notification Regulations? More…
Did you know that the transition period for exemptions under NICNAS expires 31 August 2022?
Importers and manufacturers will soon need to categorize their industrial chemicals into one of the introduction categories set out under AICIS More…
The Importance of Hurricane Standards in Building Codes
How building codes evolved to address hurricane impact hazards and where we are today More…
Common Criteria and the EU Cybersecurity Act
The European Union (EU) is pacing up the efforts to keep its citizens safe More…
Building Products Testing: Six Things You Should Know to Ensure Your Product Fits its Purpose
Product testing is all about ensuring buildings are safe places More…
Pesticide Device Regulation in Canada - Update
Regulatory Amendment for UV-Emitting and Ozone-Generating Devices More…
Automotive design considerations for global market access
How to maximise product performance and minimise time to market More…
In the hot seat: Acrylamide-related changes to California Proposition 65 Regulations for foods that undergo cooking or heat processing
Injunction for acrylamide-related lawsuits upheld and new proposed warnings labels for acrylamide in food More…
Reducing GHG Emissions in the Built Environment
Learn about the building- and material-focused strategies used to lower operational and embodied GHG production More…
ETSI Extends Consumer IoT Device Standard to Home Gateways with ETSI EN 303 645
The ETSI EN 303 645 European cybersecurity standard was developed to ensure consumer IoT devices are protected from cybersecurity threats More…
Biochemical New Substance Notifications: Schedule 2
What Does it Mean for You? More…
Building for Occupant Health and Wellbeing
An overview of healthy building and its role in improving indoor air quality More…
Single Sign-On Technology: Friend or Foe?
Single sign-on authentication technology offers numerous benefits and conveniences, but proper implementation is required to enhance security More…
Providing Safe and Functional Shelter from Severe Weather Events
An overview of the standards and guidance that exist to ensure areas of refuge keep occupants safe during hurricanes and tornadoes More…
Update: Biocides: Access to the Market in Great Britain
Key Information Following Brexit More…
Update: Health Canada’s Revised In Commerce List
Have your substances been removed from the Revised In Commerce List? More…
STC Ratings: Six Things You Never Knew
It's important to understand the nuances of sound transmission class ratings and how they relate to real-world noise control options More…
Women in Engineering
Celebrating International Women's Day with Intertek automotive engineers, Megan and Giulia More…
Ensuring Secure Processing of Payment Transactions
Industry stakeholders are leading the effort to develop standards to enhance global payment account data security More…
Key Things to Consider for Acoustic Quality and Comfort
Prioritizing acoustics is important when creating and maintaining sustainable, high-performance buildings More…
A Look to the Future of Formula E Racing
How Formula E teams can extract maximum performance from their powertrains under the new regulations More…
Plastic Composite Decking Safety and Performance Requirements
Overview of U.S. building codes and standards More…
Specifications for Automotive Cybersecurity: Part 2
Threats and mitigations to consider More…
Pandemic Risk Management Tools for Cruise Lines
The spread of the Omicron variant among fully vaccinated passengers demonstrates the need for additional pandemic risk management tools for the cruise lines. More…
Specifications for Automotive Cybersecurity: Part 1
Cybersecurity management system requirements More…