Blog: 2023
European Protein Strategy 2023
Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities More…
Cyberattacks in the Food Industry: A Recipe for Potential Disaster
Increased use of Technology Exposes Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities More…
A World Without PFAS: EU's Potential Bold Move
Total EU Ban More…
The Secret to Success for Medical Device Manufacturers
Working Effectively with Testing and Certification Agencies More…
Trends in Global Medical Device Design and Development
Discover how regulatory requirements, patient access, usability, cybersecurity, sustainability and more are transforming the medical industry More…
Tips to increase staff retention in restaurants
Food Safety Consultant Heather Hayward outlines some of the associated risks resulting from low staff retention in restaurants and solutions to help. More…
Senate Bill 4D (SB4D): A New Law to Improve Building Safety in Florida
Bill aims to enhance the longevity and structural integrity of buildings More…
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Quality Control Orders
Overview of BIS Certification and Key Updates More…
A Day in the Life: Social Compliance Auditor
Technical Specialist Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Intertek UK - Athiya Khatri - shares insight of her role as a CSR Auditor & reveals examples of non-compliances. More…
Borderline Cosmetics in the EU
Understanding a product's classification for regulatory compliance More…
CEPA Reform 2023
Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada Introduce Bill S-5: Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act More…
World Honeybee Day: Raising Awareness about the Importance of Honeybees
Understanding the significance of honeybees in ecosystems, their role in the maintenance of global food security, and current risks to their populations More…
Newly approved EU Battery Regulation explained
What you need to know about the new EU Battery Regulation More…
3 Steps to a stress-free factory floor demo task during a food safety audit
Achieving a good result in a food safety audit is one of the key objectives of any food factory Technical or Quality Manager if they are on their journey to third party certification. The factory task demo is a key element, so it must go well to get a good result in the overall audit. More…
New Amendment to Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011
Overview of key changes to the European Food Contact Plastics Regulation under (EU) 2023/1442 More…
Making Environmental Choices in Products Easier: Insights from Intertek’s Experiences with Comparative Life Cycle Assessments
Comparative Life Cycle Assessments provide advantages to companies looking to design products that make positive environmental contributions More…
Geotechnical Engineering: Understanding What Lies Beneath
Learn the importance of geotechnical engineering in design and construction projects, from site evaluations to foundation design, and more More…
Five key takeaways from the EU ‘From the Hives’ report
An expert view from an Intertek honey authenticity scientist More…
Trends in Sustainable Building Materials - Part 2
A look at the tools used to evaluate the environmental impact of building products and processes More…
Cyber Threat Landscape of the Healthcare Sector
A single cybersecurity breach can cost a hospital system $10 million USD More…
A View of Fenestration Testing in Canada
Learn more about NAFS Requirements and its Canadian Supplement More…
New Classification Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP) Hazard Classes
New Endocrine, PBT/vPvB, and PMT/vPvM endpoints More…
Safety of electrical products in the EU
15% increase in unsafe CE-marked products on the EU market since 2017, TIC study shows. More…
CAN/ULC-S134: A Canadian Fire Safety Standard for Exterior Wall
Simulates a large-scale fire to evaluate flame propagation More…
Supporting Pesticide Device Efficacy Claims in Canada
Do you have the data to back up your product? More…
Medical Device Compliance for Home Healthcare Settings
Considerations for designing and manufacturing electronic medical devices More…
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Regulations
Understanding the Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations in Canada More…
NFPA 285: A Fire Safety Standard for Wall Assemblies in the U.S.
Ensuring the safety and performance of building materials More…
Quick Start Guide to Developing a Green House Gas Inventory
What You Need to Know to Begin Your GHG Inventory More…
Proposed Biocide Regulation in Canada
Biocides Look for a Regulation to Call Home in Canada More…
Shedding Light on Window, Door, and Skylight Testing
Common reasons for testing and basic test methods More…
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Now includes Cybersecurity Requirements
Measures aim to improve network resilience, protect consumer privacy, and reduce the risk of fraud More…
A Building Products Standard to Help Ensure Safety in Schools
Introduction to ASTM F3561 More…
The FDA’s Decision Regarding the Pathway Forward for Cannabidiol
Navigating the Changing Regulations in the United States More…
Trends in Sustainable Building Materials - Part 1
Initiatives that are driving the industry to focus on reduction of embodied carbon More…
Construction Monitoring: A Valuable Tool in Urban Building Projects
How it can help protect you and your neighbor from the potential risk of damage to surrounding buildings and structures More…
Retrofitting Building Enclosures to Improve Energy Consumption
An introduction to the BECx process More…
New Mobile Payment Standard an Advancement for Tap to Phone Technology
MPoC standard enables secure payments using smart phones and tablets More…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023
Shining a spotlight on Intertek's women in science: An interview with Joanne Hubbard, Technical Specialist Manager, UK Food Services More…
Pesticide Reporting in Canada and the United States
Are You Fulfilling Your Requirements? More…
VACCP and TACCP: The Best Line of Food Defence
“The best defence is a good offence“ More…
HACCP Verification – An Introduction
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) is an internationally recognised risk-based system utilised throughout the food supply chain More…
Meeting Environmental and Compliance Goals with ISO14001:2015
Focus on portions of the environmental management system (EMS) that assist an organisation to meet its compliance obligations More…
Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Threats: Part 2
A look at what to expect in connected vehicle trends for 2023 More…