Intertek Blog
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.
Most Recent Posts
06 May 2026
Battery Abuse Testing: What Engineers Get Wrong and Why It Matters
The Difference between a Destructive Demonstration and a Meaningful Engineering Tool
05 May 2026
Bridging Compliance and Performance in Polymers
In today’s global polymer industry, manufacturers are under unprecedented pressure to balance two critical demands - regulatory compliance and product performance. With major brands exerting increasing control over their supply chains, polymer producers and converters must meet not only international regulations but also stringent brand-specific standards for quality, safety, and sustainability.
04 May 2026
The Rise of Mobile Robotics: Compliance Considerations
Integrating Risk Assessment, Functional Safety Design, and System-level Validation
30 Apr 2026
Construction Monitoring on Urban Sites
Measured data for evaluating vibration, movement, and adjacent structure response during construction
29 Apr 2026
Understanding Compliance Requirements for Cold Plunge Tubs
What Manufacturers Need to Know about Recent Standards Updates
28 Apr 2026
Navigating the Changing GRAS Landscape with Confidence
Navigate FDA GRAS changes with confidence and clarity
27 Apr 2026
Navigating Gas Detector Standards: Combustible, Toxic, and Safety Compliance – Part 4
Hydrogen and Flammable Refrigerant Detectors
24 Apr 2026
Functional Safety for Robotics: ISO 13849 Demystified
How Effective Implementation Supports Safer Workplaces and more Reliable Robotic Systems
22 Apr 2026
Microplastics Reporting in the European Union: Are You Ready?
Prepare now for EU microplastics reporting under Regulation 2023/2055
22 Apr 2026
Is your Design Change a Trigger for Regulatory Re-Submission?
A Practical Look at How Regulators Assess Safety, Effectiveness, and Compliance when Device Designs Evolve
21 Apr 2026
The Hidden War Inside Your Risers: Microbes, Corrosion, and Production Risk
How Flow Dynamics, Water Cut, and Microbial Activity Combine to Accelerate Corrosion and Souring.
20 Apr 2026
The Evolution of Lighting Performance Testing, From Early Electric Lamps to Today’s Intelligent Lighting Systems
Why Third-Party Testing Remains Essential as Lighting Technologies Evolve
16 Apr 2026
Aligning Audit Standards with Audit Scope in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
Enabling quality assurance in pharma supply chains
15 Apr 2026
U.S. FDA Reissues Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance to Align with QMSR
What the Shift to ISO 13485 Integration Means for Manufacturers Building Connected Devices in 2026
