The Intertek Blog is a trusted source for insights on product safety, quality, sustainability, innovation, and compliance. The articles written by our experts explore industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and best practices, delivering the knowledge and perspective you need to stay informed and inspired.

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Energy storage power station
28 Oct 2026

Preparing for UL 3141 and ULC/ORD-C3141 Certification

A Manufacturer’s Guide to Demonstrating ESS Reliability, Performance, and Safety

Engineer, woman and clipboard with building inspection for location surveying, safety compliance or planning. Construction, contractor back or checklist for risk management or quality control on roof.
28 Oct 2026

Why Risk Assessments Are Critical to Product Certification

One of the Most Valuable Engineering Tools Available During Product Development

Red fire alarm control panel mounted on a wall in a modern office corridor, with a ceiling-mounted smoke detector in the background
26 Oct 2026

Securing Connected Safety Alarms: From Cyber Risk to Testable Evidence

Connected Safety Alarms Make Cybersecurity Critical to Product Performance

Industrial automation
26 Oct 2026

Risk Reduction and Functional Safety in Product Design

The Importance of Integrating Risk Reduction into the Design Process from the Beginning

NFPA 285 fire testing of a wall assembly in Intertek's York, PA lab
23 Oct 2026

Understanding Cavity Fire Dynamics in Exterior Wall Assemblies

How Airflow, Heat Release and Façade Geometry Influence Fire Behavior

Gold-colored quantum computing equipment in a research lab, with a scientist in the background.
22 Oct 2026

Quantum Computing and Encryption: Why Organisations Need to Prepare Now

How Post-quantum Cryptography can Protect Sensitive Data before Quantum Threats Arrive

Large refinery showing tanks, towers, lights and mountains in distance
21 Oct 2026

Process safety: more than just ticking boxes

Process safety is concerned with preventing the unplanned or uncontrolled release of hazardous materials or energy, and minimising consequences if a release does occur. History has shown what can happen when the management of hazardous processes breaks down. Learn more from our expert.

Engineer in hard hat, safety glasses controls industrial production process. Uses tablet to monitor digital data on holographic interface with graphs.
21 Oct 2026

Functional Safety: Where Manufacturers Should Start

A Framework for Ensuring Systems Behave Predictably When Failures Occur

Hand using stylus on laptop with digital checkmark and checklist icon, representing approval workflow, task completion, compliance review, quality control, verification process, business management
21 Oct 2026

Functional Safety Documentation and Certification Readiness

A Proactive Documentation Approach Strengthens both the Quality of the Safety Process and Confidence in the Final System

CCTV camera, remote control, smoke and movement detectors on building plan indoors. Home security system
19 Oct 2026

Extending Smoke Alarm Notifications: Why Product Listing and Approval Matter

Adhering to Recognized Standards helps Ensure that Safety Systems Perform as Intended

Construction projects in downtown Miami, Florida
16 Oct 2026

Preparing Florida Product Approvals for the 2026 Florida Building Code

Reviewing Existing Approvals, Test Data and Documentation Before the 9th Edition Takes Effect

A wooden cube with the words IEC 61508. the fundamental international standard for functional safety, governing the design, deployment, and maintenance of electrical, electronic
14 Oct 2026

IEC 61508 Explained

Why Functional Safety Still Matters Across Modern Industry

Patient Monitoring Equipment in Hospital Room
12 Oct 2026

A Smarter Strategy for Medical Device Components

Early Component Decisions Can Reduce Compliance Risks, Resting Delays, and Supply Chain Disruptions

Construction worker in hardhat inspecting and installing fire door closer mechanism at building site. Concept of inspection, installer. Copy space.
09 Oct 2026

Fire Door Inspections and Field Labeling

Common Inspection Issues, Field Modifications and Field Labeling