Intertek Blog by Year: 2025
23 Oct 2025
Changes to Robots – How the New Framework Addresses Autonomous Systems – Part 4
Responsible Robotics – Who Owns the Risk When Machines Change?
21 Oct 2025
Understanding the 2023 Updates to the CSA C22.2 No. 301 Standard – Part 6
The Integration of Robotics in Industrial Environments
16 Oct 2025
Changes to Robots – How the New Framework Addresses Autonomous Systems – Part 3
Cyber Meets Safety – Securing Intelligent Systems by Design
14 Oct 2025
Inside the Panel: Technical Considerations for Certifying Custom Switchboards
Meeting the safety requirements of UL 891 and CSA C22.2 No. 244
09 Oct 2025
Key Insights and Best Practices for Prop 65 Compliance of Medical Devices
A Practical Guide to Staying Ahead of California’s Prop 65 Requirements
02 Oct 2025
Understanding the New Conformity Assessment Modules under the EU Machinery Regulation
Enhancing transparency and harmonising conformity pathways with other EU product legislation
30 Sep 2025
Industry 5.0: When to Start Your EU Compliance Journey
How forward-thinking manufacturers can leverage these regulations as catalysts for innovation
26 Sep 2025
Engineering Trust in Building & Construction
In building and construction, a test report or certification mark is only part of the story. The real measure is confidence that a product, system, or building will perform as promised.
25 Sep 2025
Decoding "Self-Evolving Behaviour" in the EU Machinery Regulation: Beyond Continuous Learning
Embracing a safety-first approach that addresses the inherent complexities of AI systems
23 Sep 2025
Understanding Unique Device Identification Compliance
UDI Implementation Made Clear for Medical Device Manufacturers
22 Sep 2025
Biotechnology in cosmetics: Peptides in skincare
Enabling Quality for Biotech Beauty Products – Part 1
18 Sep 2025
VOC Emissions in Medical Devices: A Growing Compliance Priority
The Increasing Relevance of VOC Testing in Medical Devices
16 Sep 2025
Industry 5.0: A New Upgrade from Industry 4.0?
The Human Renaissance that is Reshaping Automation
09 Sep 2025
How the FCC Cyber Trust Mark Helps to Protect the Smart Home
Strengthening Consumer Confidence in a Connected World
04 Sep 2025
Understanding the Evolving Landscape of IVD Device Compliance and Safety
Managing the Compliance Curve in Next-Gen Diagnostic Devices
03 Sep 2025
The High Cost of Underestimating Water
Why flood testing and building envelope design matter more than ever in today's climate
02 Sep 2025
Changes to Robots – How the New Framework Addresses Autonomous Systems – Part 2
When Machines Learn – Compliance Challenges in the Era of High-Risk AI
28 Aug 2025
A Smarter Way to Manage Solar Supply Chains
Best Practices for Supplier Validation, Risk Mitigation, and Compliance
26 Aug 2025
Understanding the 2023 Updates to the CSA C22.2 No. 301 Standard – Part 5
Risk Assessment and Functional Safety
21 Aug 2025
Understanding Wireless Coexistence in Medical Devices
Why Coexistence Matters for Medical Devices and How It’s Done
19 Aug 2025
What the 2025 UL 508A Revisions Mean for Industrial Control Panels
Stay informed and proactive to ensure a smooth transition and continued market access
14 Aug 2025
Tuning in on Sound
Why acoustic planning matters across offices, schools, hospitals, and housing
12 Aug 2025
MDSAP in 2025: A Strategic Compliance Pathway for Global Medical Device Manufacturers
Why a Single Audit Could Open Doors to Five Key Markets
07 Aug 2025
The Role of Harmonized Standards and Common Specifications in the New Machinery Regulation
Simplifying Compliance with Annex III of the NMR
05 Aug 2025
Driving Sustainability in Medical Devices Through Life Cycle Assessment
A Data-Driven Approach to Environmental Responsibility in Healthcare Innovation
04 Aug 2025
Navigating EU Regulations for Sunscreen Products
From approved UV filters to SPF testing and labeling rules, discover what it takes to ensure your products meet safety and regulatory standards.
31 Jul 2025
Understanding Compliance in Modern Patient Monitoring Devices
A New Era for Patient Monitoring Requires a New Approach to Risk and Regulation
29 Jul 2025
Updates to UL 827 Standard
Revision Reinstates Key Compliance Requirements for Central Stations
24 Jul 2025
Understanding the 2023 Updates to the CSA C22.2 No. 301 Standard – Part 4
New Requirements for Batteries, Bonding, and Wiring Methods
23 Jul 2025
Read-Across: A Practical New Approach Methodology for Food Safety Assessments
A Science-Driven Approach to Predict Substance Safety Using Data from Similar Compounds.
22 Jul 2025
Key Updates to UL 1484 6th Edition
Optional 21-Day Corrosion Test Simplifies Compliance for Gas and Combination Alarms
21 Jul 2025
The Chain of Custody for a Cotton T-Shirt
The journey of a cotton T-shirt reveals the challenges of achieving transparency across multiple tiers and countries, highlighting the need for robust traceability systems and how brands can solve this.
17 Jul 2025
Changes to Robots – How the New Framework Addresses Autonomous Systems – Part 1
Bridging the gap between traditional mechanical design and modern machine behaviour
16 Jul 2025
The EU Fertilizing Products Regulation: Providing Plant Biostimulants a Pathway to the EU Single Market
FPR Opens EU Market Access for Plant Biostimulants with Clear Rules
15 Jul 2025
RED Directive: The Cybersecurity Compliance Countdown – Part 9
Lessons Learned & What’s Next
14 Jul 2025
What’s New in EUDR Guidance: Understanding Complex Requirements
Discover the Latest Guidance and Learn How it Streamlines the Compliance Process
11 Jul 2025
Preparing for Reasonable Assurance of Climate-Related Disclosures (Part 2)
The Journey to Climate Assurance Readiness
10 Jul 2025
Why Performance Testing is Critical for Modern Medical Devices
As devices become smaller, smarter, and more mobile, performance testing ensures they deliver when and where it matters most
09 Jul 2025
Unveiling the Future of Textile Sustainability: Key Insights into the New PEFCR (Focus on Annex V & Product Scope)
Explore the EU’s new PEFCR for Apparel and Footwear, detailing Annex V durability standards, circularity focus, microplastic impact assessment, and comprehensive product scope. This science-based framework enhances transparency and supports compliance with upcoming EU sustainability regulations.
08 Jul 2025
Uncovering Hidden Risks in Renewable Energy Equipment
How to detect, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity threats
03 Jul 2025
Essential Safety Requirements: What You Need to Know About the New EU Machinery Regulation
Bringing Safety into the Digital Age
02 Jul 2025
What are the benefits of C-14 testing for different international markets?
To meet the growing demand for services, particularly in sustainable fuel sectors, our Caleb Brett fuels and aviation lab now provides advanced Carbon-14 (C-14) analysis testing aligned with ASTM D6866 standards.
01 Jul 2025
RED Directive: The Cybersecurity Compliance Countdown – Part 8
Final Countdown: A 30-Day Compliance Checklist
27 Jun 2025
Navigating 2027 requirements for removability and replaceability of batteries in electrical products
Increased focus on repairability for products using portable and LMT batteries
26 Jun 2025
Resilience Takes the Lead in LEED v5
The latest LEED update centers on climate risk, carbon reduction, occupant health, and equity
25 Jun 2025
Canada’s Federal Plastics Registry: Phase 1 Deadline Is Fast Approaching
A key initiative to monitor and track the lifecycle of plastics.
24 Jun 2025
RED Directive: The Cybersecurity Compliance Countdown – Part 7
Future-Proof your Products by Bridging RED and the Cyber Resilience Act
23 Jun 2025
Recycled Plastics in Electronic Products and Textiles: Sustainability, Compliance, and Safety
Learn how to use recycled plastics in electronics and textiles in a safe and compliant manner.
18 Jun 2025
Transferring Your ISO Certification Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult - Here’s Why
At Intertek, we believe that certification should empower your business, not burden it. In this blog we aim to dispel the myths, highlight how straightforward the process really is and explain why Intertek makes it easier than most.
17 Jun 2025
Understanding the 2023 Updates to the CSA C22.2 No. 301 Standard – Part 3
Industry Canada Requirements for Electromagnetic Emissions
17 Jun 2025
RED Directive: The Cybersecurity Compliance Countdown – Part 6
Staying Compliant After Launch Using Post-Market Surveillance Mechanisms
16 Jun 2025
What the Machinery Regulation Shift Means for Harmonized Standards and EHSR Compliance
Understanding the evolving landscape of EU standardization is essential for navigating this transition effectively
12 Jun 2025
Understanding BPS Exposure Risks in Apparel Tags and Stickers
With rising regulatory focus on BPS exposure from apparel tags and stickers, brands must review materials and switch to BPS-free thermal papers, inks, and adhesives to ensure compliance and consumer safety. Read the blog to learn more.
12 Jun 2025
The French Environmental Cost: Driving Transparency in the Textile Industry
The French Environmental Cost eco-score labels apparel’s environmental footprint based on 16 lifecycle indicators. Effective 2025, it promotes transparency and circularity.
10 Jun 2025
Infostealers and Ransomware: Why Organisations Must Monitor the Dark Web as Ransomware Threats Rise
Being Proactive Equips Companies with the Intelligence to Act Early, Reduce Risk, and Protect their Data
04 Jun 2025
Understanding Regulatory Frameworks for Single-Use Systems: USP <665>, USP <1665>, and BPOG Extractables Guidance in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
What pharma and biopharma manufacturers need to know – and do – before the 2026 deadline.
03 Jun 2025
RED Directive: The Cybersecurity Compliance Countdown – Part 5
Lessons from the Field on Closing Compliance Gaps
02 Jun 2025
Pursuing Transparency: A CDP Climate Disclosure Journey
An overview of how CDP reporting drives climate transparency and sustainable progress
28 May 2025
The Clock is Ticking: Get Ready for the EU's Ecodesign & Digital Product Passport
The EU’s ESPR, effective June 2024, prioritizes textiles for sustainable ecodesign and transparency through the Digital Product Passport. With delegated acts from 2027, the regulation drives circularity, durability, and supply chain collaboration in the textile industry.
23 May 2025
MyPest: U.S. EPA Launches a Pesticide Submission Tracking App
Real-Time Insights for Pesticide Product Registrant
22 May 2025
What does the proposed extension of the battery due diligence deadline for the EU Battery Regulation mean for battery manufacturers and users?
Understand how the EU’s proposed postponement of the battery due diligence obligation deadline will impact your compliance preparations for products regulated by the new EU Battery Regulation, and how you can get ahead.
22 May 2025
Understanding the 2023 Updates to the CSA C22.2 No. 301 Standard – Part 2
An Overview of the Physical and Mechanical Requirements for Industrial Machinery Installations
20 May 2025
RED Directive: The Cybersecurity Compliance Countdown – Part 4
Using Technical Documentation as Your Compliance Safety Net
15 May 2025
Understanding the 2023 Updates to the CSA C22.2 No. 301 Standard – Part 1
A First Look at Key Changes Impacting Manufacturers and Electrical Inspectors under the Revised Industrial Electrical Machinery Standard
13 May 2025
Validating a New Solar Factory in the U.S. from Abroad
What Global Manufacturers Need to Know
09 May 2025
Understanding Biocides and Their Regulation in Canada
Explore the types of biocidal products in Canada and the main regulations that control their approval, marketing, and use nationwide.
08 May 2025
PFAS-Free Future: Insights from the 2025 AATCC PFAS Conference for the Textile Industry
The 2025 AATCC PFAS Conference emphasized the critical need to eliminate PFAS in textiles, showcasing new technologies, regulatory updates, and strategies for manufacturers to achieve a PFAS-free, sustainable future.
06 May 2025
RED Directive: The Cybersecurity Compliance Countdown – Part 3
How EN 18031 Shapes Development of Products that are Secure by Design
05 May 2025
Be reasonable: Increasing Confidence in Companies’ Climate-Related Disclosures (Part 1)
Explore Why Assurance Is the Foundation for Building Trust in Companies' Climate-Related Data and Disclosures
03 May 2025
United States Food and Drug Administration Bans FD&C Red No. 3 (Erythrosine)
Food and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Now Have Until 15 January 2027, or 18 January 2028 to Reformulate Their Products
02 May 2025
Two Approaches, One Goal: Comparing EU and UK Exposure Assessments
Compare EU and UK Exposure Assessments: How Food Data Impacts Risk Evaluations
29 Apr 2025
Electrification of Doors and Hardware in Modern Construction
How Electrified Systems Support Safety, Access Control, and Code Compliance
28 Apr 2025
Ecomark: Empowering Sustainable Choices for a Greener Future
The MoEFCC Introduces the Ecomark Rules, 2024, to Label Environmentally Friendly Products
24 Apr 2025
Understanding Australia's Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Requirements
Australia's new climate disclosure laws turn compliance into a strategic opportunity for sustainable growth
22 Apr 2025
RED Directive: The Cybersecurity Compliance Countdown – Part 2
The First Step to RED Compliance is Risk Assessment
15 Apr 2025
Advances in Life Safety and Security Product Testing and Certification
Adapting to New Challenges Posed by Emerging Technologies, Global Market Shifts, and Evolving Risks
10 Apr 2025
Prioritizing Accessibility of Medical Devices for All Patients by Integrating Empathy into Design
The Path to Making Medical Devices Truly User-Friendly and Inclusive
08 Apr 2025
RED Directive: The Cybersecurity Compliance Countdown – Part 1
Why Cybersecurity Compliance is Non-Negotiable
03 Apr 2025
The Importance of Total Quality Assurance for Fire and Life Safety Equipment Installers
Ensuring that Every Part of the Safety System Meets the Highest Safety Standards
02 Apr 2025
Why the EU Cares About Microplastics and Why You Should Too
Navigating the EU Microplastics Regulation with Intertek
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
27 Mar 2025
How Early Compliance is Revolutionizing Medical Device Manufacturing and Accelerating Market Success
Integrating compliance at the design stage helps shorten time to market, reduce risk, and drive innovation
26 Mar 2025
Important Information for Importers and Manufacturers of Substances that are Regulated under the Food and Drug Act (F&DA)
Are your substances subject to the Canadian New Substances Notification Regulations?
25 Mar 2025
How the FDA’s Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) Framework Supports AI-Enabled Medical Devices
Enabling Continuous Innovation While Ensuring Safety and Effectiveness in AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions
24 Mar 2025
Extractables and Leachables Examples
Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Pharmaceutical Packaging Evaluation
21 Mar 2025
Lighting the Way: A Practical Guide to FMVSS 108 Compliance for Automotive Engineers
What Engineers Need to Know About Testing, Certification, and Avoiding Common Compliance Pitfalls
20 Mar 2025
The EU Omnibus Package: From Complexity to Clarity or Setback for Sustainability?
Simplifying Compliance or Weakening Sustainability?
20 Mar 2025
The Role of Certification Marks in Market Differentiation for the Life Safety and Security Industry
Verification that Products meet Rigorous Safety, Performance, and Regulatory Standards
19 Mar 2025
Comparison Between Feed Additives and Feed Materials in the European Union
Understand the differences between feed additives and feed materials in the EU
18 Mar 2025
The Hidden Dangers of Mold and How it Impacts Commercial Buildings
Effective Strategies for Prevention, Remediation, and Long-Term Protection
14 Mar 2025
Mycotoxins: A Growing Threat to Food Security in a Changing Climate
In this blog we look at the effect of climate change on mycotoxin occurrence, potential impacts on food safety and security, and how to mitigate the risks of mycotoxins.
13 Mar 2025
Understanding FDA Laser Notice No. 56 Requirements for Medical Devices
The Dec. 31, 2024, phase out of Laser Notice No. 50 means manufacturers must transition to the new notice to remain compliant
11 Mar 2025
IEC 81001-5-1: The Essential Standard for Medical Device Cybersecurity
Ensuring Security in an Increasingly Connected Medical World
07 Mar 2025
Communicating the Value of Food Safety to Senior Leadership
In this blog we outline tips to help you build a culture of food safety which can be a challenge beyond the Quality Department.
06 Mar 2025
Cybersecurity Risks Presented by Smart Security Devices
IoT technologies require a different approach to safety, efficiency, and user convenience
04 Mar 2025
The Ongoing Battle Against Cyber Threats in Healthcare
Explore the hidden vulnerabilities and strategies shaping the future of healthcare security
27 Feb 2025
How Sustainability is Reshaping the Life Safety and Security Industry
Highlighting the importance of balancing product safety and performance with environmental responsibility.
25 Feb 2025
The Role of Air Barriers in Modern Construction
How Air Barriers Improve Energy Efficiency, Durability, and Building Performance
20 Feb 2025
The 2025 OWASP Top 10 Risks for AI Applications
Highlights the most critical security risks affecting real-world LLM and generative AI applications
18 Feb 2025
Streamlining Global Market Access for Medical Devices with the IECEE CB Scheme
Understanding the CB Scheme and Its Benefits for Medical Device Manufacturers
13 Feb 2025
What CSRD best practice looks like – for retailers
As the implementation of CSRD continues to gather pace, we explore the key barriers to success and what ‘good’ looks like for retailers when it comes to successfully evidencing their sustainability performance.
11 Feb 2025
Pharma supply chain management: questions to ask an audit partner - Part 2
Future proofing your organisation’s focus on quality
10 Feb 2025
What CSRD best practice looks like - for oil & gas companies
The CSRD reporting requirements are starting to kick in for some sector-wide organisations this year, including oil and gas companies. We explore the current key themes and what ‘good’ looks like for the oil and gas industry.
06 Feb 2025
Umbrella Up, Security Down: The Tailgating Threat
In the world of cybersecurity, even the most seemingly innocuous actions can pose a significant threat. Tailgating can be a powerful tool for cybercriminals looking to gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data. Learn how to prevent this cyber-tailgating and more.
05 Feb 2025
Significant New Updates to the California Proposition 65 Warnings
Know the Major Updates to California Proposition 65 Warning Requirements
04 Feb 2025
Emerging Sustainability Standards Are Redefining Medical Imaging Systems
What Medical Device Manufacturers need to know about Meeting the Challenges of New ENERGY STAR® Standards.
28 Jan 2025
Pharma supply chain management: questions to ask an audit partner - Part 1
Focus on audit methodology and skills
24 Jan 2025
Navigating the FDA's New Draft Guidance on Chemical Analysis for Medical Devices
What You Need to Know
21 Jan 2025
The Future of Life Safety and Security Equipment
The life safety and security industry is rapidly transforming with innovations in surveillance, access control, cybersecurity, fire safety, and emergency response. Understand some of the key innovations and trends that are driving the greatest impact.
16 Jan 2025
The Importance of Ingress Protection Testing for Medical Devices
One of the most crucial types of testing for medical devices is Ingress Protection (IP) testing. IP testing evaluates a device’s resistance to dust, water, and other environmental factors.
14 Jan 2025
The First Step Toward Building Resilience is Assessing Hazards
As climate disasters increase and regulations tighten, the Property Resilience Assessment (PRA) is the key to protecting assets, reducing risks, and ensuring long-term business stability.
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