Intertek Blog by Year: 2023
21 Dec 2023
Spotlight on ‘Green Washing’ and ‘Social washing’ and it’s impact on CSRD
In this blog we explore ‘green washing’ and ‘social washing’ and implications for companies as they get ready to have their sustainability data audited through the CSRD.
20 Dec 2023
Protecting Your Investment: How ELD Technology Helps Safeguard Buildings from Costly Leaks
How ASTM Standards can help Enhance the Reliability and Efficiency of Building Waterproofing
18 Dec 2023
Mandatory Notice Regarding Substances under the Chemicals Management Plan - 2023
Notice with respect to certain substances under the Chemicals Management Plan pertaining to 850 substances identified as a priority for information gathering
14 Dec 2023
Software in a Medical Device vs. Software as a Medical Device: Understanding the Differences - Part 2
Medical Software Development
12 Dec 2023
Software in a Medical Device vs. Software as a Medical Device: Understanding the Differences - Part 1
A look at the convergence of hardware-centric medical devices and software-driven solutions
07 Nov 2023
Cyberattacks in the Food Industry: A Recipe for Potential Disaster
Increased use of Technology Exposes Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
02 Nov 2023
How a GAP Assessment can help you prepare for CSRD
A good gap analysis is a critical starting point for the CSRD journey, and this will help the transaction to transaction to the full CSRD compliance.
24 Oct 2023
The Secret to Success for Medical Device Manufacturers
Working Effectively with Testing and Certification Agencies
19 Oct 2023
What the S in ESG means in relation to the CSRD reporting requirements.
In this blog we explore how the “S” in ESG related to the CSRD helps make sustainability reporting more consistent and comprehensive.
10 Oct 2023
Trends in Global Medical Device Design and Development
Discover how regulatory requirements, patient access, usability, cybersecurity, sustainability and more are transforming the medical industry
06 Oct 2023
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.
05 Oct 2023
Diving into the E in ESG Related to CSRD Requirements
What you need to know about the environmental standards relating to the ESRS disclosures.
03 Oct 2023
Senate Bill 4D (SB4D): A New Law to Improve Building Safety in Florida
Bill aims to enhance the longevity and structural integrity of buildings
26 Sep 2023
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Quality Control Orders
Overview of BIS Certification and Key Updates
22 Sep 2023
A Day in the Life: Social Compliance Auditor
Technical Specialist Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Intertek UK, Athiya Khatri, shares insight into her role as a CSR Auditor & reveals examples of non-compliance
19 Sep 2023
Borderline Cosmetics in the EU
Understanding a product's classification for regulatory compliance
07 Sep 2023
European Union’s CSR Directive (CSRD) – What are the Benefits?
Approximately 50,000 EU businesses and 10,000 outside the EU will be affected by CSRD. In this blog Elma Christian - Global Business Development Director, Intertek Business Assurance outlines some of the benefits to companies both in the EU and the US.
07 Sep 2023
Benefits of Early Compliance to the CSRD
The amount of ESG metrics is vast and varies by industry, company size and complexity. In this blog we look at the advantages for companies complying with CSRD early.
31 Aug 2023
European Commission's proposal on the regulation of ESG ratings providers
In this blog we look at the measures released by the European Commission 13 June, 2023 to bolster its sustainable finance framework and the implications for companies.
25 Aug 2023
CEPA Reform 2023
Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada Introduce Bill S-5: Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act
18 Aug 2023
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
08 Nov 2024
EU Battery Regulation explained
What you need to know about the new EU Battery Regulation
15 Aug 2023
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.
11 Aug 2023
New Amendment to Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011
Overview of key changes to the European Food Contact Plastics Regulation under (EU) 2023/1442
10 Aug 2023
EU Commission Eases Sustainability Reporting Rules. What does it mean?
On the 12 June 2023 the European Commission released a series of proposed changes to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the rules and requirements for companies to report on sustainability-related impacts, opportunities and risks under the EU’s upcoming Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD).
03 Aug 2023
Introduction to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
This introductory guide breaks down the CSRD requirements, outlines which companies are impacted, stages of application, and actions to take now.
27 Jul 2023
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
05 Jul 2023
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
27 Jun 2023
Five key takeaways from the EU ‘From the Hives’ report
An expert view from an Intertek honey authenticity scientist
20 Jun 2023
Trends in Sustainable Building Materials - Part 2
A look at the tools used to evaluate the environmental impact of building products and processes
13 Jun 2023
Cyber Threat Landscape of the Healthcare Sector
A single cybersecurity breach can cost a hospital system $10 million USD
06 Jun 2023
A View of Fenestration Testing in Canada
Learn more about NAFS Requirements and its Canadian Supplement
30 May 2023
New Classification Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP) Hazard Classes
New Endocrine, PBT/vPvB, and PMT/vPvM endpoints
23 May 2023
Safety of electrical products in the EU
15% increase in unsafe CE-marked products on the EU market since 2017, TIC study shows
19 May 2023
CAN/ULC-S134: A Canadian Fire Safety Standard for Exterior Wall
Simulates a large-scale fire to evaluate flame propagation
16 May 2023
Supporting Pesticide Device Efficacy Claims in Canada
Do you have the data to back up your product?
09 May 2023
Medical Device Compliance for Home Healthcare Settings
Considerations for designing and manufacturing electronic medical devices
02 May 2023
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Regulations
Understanding the Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations in Canada
25 Apr 2023
NFPA 285: A Fire Safety Standard for Wall Assemblies in the U.S.
Ensuring the safety and performance of building materials
18 Apr 2023
Quick Start Guide to Developing a Green House Gas Inventory
What You Need to Know to Begin Your GHG Inventory
14 Apr 2023
Proposed Biocide Regulation in Canada
Biocides Look for a Regulation to Call Home in Canada
11 Apr 2023
Shedding Light on Window, Door, and Skylight Testing
Common reasons for testing and basic test methods
04 Apr 2023
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Now includes Cybersecurity Requirements
Measures aim to improve network resilience, protect consumer privacy, and reduce the risk of fraud
28 Mar 2023
A Building Products Standard to Help Ensure Safety in Schools
Introduction to ASTM F3561
21 Mar 2023
The FDA’s Decision Regarding the Pathway Forward for Cannabidiol
Navigating the Changing Regulations in the United States
14 Mar 2023
Trends in Sustainable Building Materials - Part 1
Initiatives that are driving the industry to focus on reduction of embodied carbon
28 Feb 2023
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
21 Feb 2023
Retrofitting Building Enclosures to Improve Energy Consumption
An introduction to the BECx process
14 Feb 2023
New Mobile Payment Standard an Advancement for Tap to Phone Technology
MPoC standard enables secure payments using smart phones and tablets
10 Feb 2023
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
07 Feb 2023
Pesticide Reporting in Canada and the United States
Are You Fulfilling Your Requirements?
12 Jan 2023
HACCP Verification – An Introduction
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) is an internationally recognised risk-based system utilised throughout the food supply chain
06 Jan 2023
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
05 Jan 2023
Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Threats: Part 2
A look at what to expect in connected vehicle trends for 2023
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