Intertek Blog: Electrical Safety
01 Apr 2025
Understanding Defects and Delivering Solutions Via Failure Analysis
Leveraging these Incidents as Valuable Learning Opportunities to Inform Better Design and Manufacturing Practices
18 Nov 2024
Navigating Compliance Requirements for Electrical Laboratory Equipment
How manufacturers can streamline their testing and certification processes to ensure global compliance and product safety
26 Mar 2024
Wired for Success: The Role of Quality Assurance in Electrical Product Manufacturing
A look at some key components to incorporate into your QA program
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
09 May 2023
Medical Device Compliance for Home Healthcare Settings
Considerations for designing and manufacturing electronic medical devices
15 Jun 2021
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Product Certifications
Understanding Regional Requirements for Global Market Access
09 Feb 2021
Ensuring the Safety and Performance of Electrical Products
The Testing and Certification Process in North America
13 Nov 2020
Compliance Requirements for Germicidal Lighting
Testing and Certification Considerations
26 Nov 2019
The Bridge to China
Medical Device Approvals with the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA)
10 Sep 2019
Moving Production Facilities Can Impact Certifications
What to Know When Considering a Geographic Change
30 Jul 2019
Transitioning HVACR Products to UL 60335-2-40 / CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40
What the Industry Needs to Know
02 Jul 2019
EMC & Wireless Compliance for Active Implantable Medical Devices
Ensuring Safety and Performance in a Connected World
05 Feb 2019
Field Evaluations: The Benefits of Conducting Pre-evaluations
Remove the Risk and Be Ready for Future Business
08 Jan 2019
A Closer Look at Field Evaluations & Labeling
How to Secure Local Approval to Get Your Products Operational
06 Mar 2018
Fuel Cell Technologies - An External Supply of Chemical Energy
Generating Electricity from an Electrochemical Reaction
29 Mar 2016
A Change in 'Sit'-uation
How sit/stand workstations are raising questions about compliance
30 Dec 2014
Making a Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking in Europe? Avoid 5 common mistakes.
Whilst making a Declaration of Conformity is a common activity for many manufacturers, there are a number of common mistakes that can be avoided.
18 Nov 2014
Ensure Safety During the Holidays
A happy holiday season is one that begins and ends with everyone's safety.
04 Nov 2014
Getting extra value out of your testing and certification investment?
Improve the ROI on your testing and certification programme: 3 tips to get more from your compliance investment.
05 Aug 2014
Skimping on Testing? It’ll Cost You
Testing early and often is one of the most cost-effective ways to develop a quality product
05 Dec 2013
Changes Proposed to ENERGY STAR® BCS Products
On November 22, 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued notice stating their intentions of eliminating the ENERGY STAR® specifications for Battery Charging Systems. So, what does this mean for you as a manufacturer?
20 Sep 2013
Maximize Efficiency in Safety Testing & Certification of LED Products
Understanding the fundamentals of lighting product safety testing and certification processes is critical.
06 Sep 2013
Arc Flash Protection Should Be A Priority in the Workplace
Are your employees protected against a potentially lethal arc flash?
14 Jun 2013
Product Safety Isn't a Choice… Or is it?
Gaining proof of product safety is important, but so is getting innovative products quickly into the hands of people who save lives. How do manufacturers balance the two?
05 Jun 2013
Safer Products Save Lives™
June is “National Safety Month”, but what is product safety and who is responsible for it?
03 May 2013
A Closer Look at 61010-1, Third Edition Changes
Products being sold into the EU must comply with the 3rd edition of CENELEC EN 61010-1 by October 2013.
20 Mar 2013
Global Growth in the Lithium-ion Battery Industry: Investigating the Opportunity in Argentina
The lithium-ion battery industry is predicted to reach $22.5 billion in 2016, according to recent report
04 Jan 2013
A Closer Look: Electrical Safety for 2013 - Part II
Learn more about the top electrical safety tips for 2013. In this follow up blog, you will learn more about some common warning signs that signify electrical safety hazards.
20 Dec 2012
A Closer Look: Electrical Safety for 2013 - Part I
Learn more about the top electrical safety tips for this holiday season. More specifically, our experts also will provide insight into how to start the New Year off to a safe start.