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

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

Building Materials on shelves
08 Oct 2026

VOC Thresholds Update for Building Products

New CDPH changes are reshaping emission limits – what manufacturers should know now to stay ahead of compliance and certification expectations.

Undersea image showing rays of light from above through blue spectrum
08 Oct 2026

From Seawater Intake to Utility Distribution: Where Microbes Thrive Offshore

Every litre of seawater brought onto an offshore platform contains millions of naturally occurring marine microorganisms. While these organisms pose little threat in the open waters, conditions change dramatically once seawater enters engineered systems. Read more.

A representation of the Ukrainian flag, consisting of two horizontal bands: blue on top and yellow below.
08 Oct 2026

Are You Ready for the 2027 Ukraine REACH Pre Registration Deadline?

Prepare for Ukraine REACH’s 2027 pre-registration deadline.

Business developer using Kanban board framework on laptop computer. Agile software development lean project management tool, project management, business development concept
07 Oct 2026

Functional Safety Management Under IEC 61508

Is Your FSM Mature Enough?

Medical device engineer inspecting the internal components of an infusion pump in a modern testing laboratory
05 Oct 2026

Why Biodiversity Matters to Medical Device Manufacturers

Understanding Environmental Dependencies Can Help Businesses Manage Risk and Build Resilience

Deux professionnels en environnement industriel examinent une tablette devant des armoires électriques et équipements techniques. La scène illustre un échange autour de la performance, de la sécurité ou de la conformité des installations.
02 Oct 2026

Certification creates confidence: The real value beyond the Certificate

Why certification is about more than passing tests, and how manufacturers can use it strategically throughout the product lifecycle.

Compact leak detection cable installed beneath liquid-cooled server racks, for data center efficiency, power systems and cooling technology
30 Sep 2026

Floor Flatness and Moisture in Data Centers

Concrete Slab Flatness, Moisture and Coating Performance

EN 18286 AI quality management systems standard
29 Sep 2026

EN 18286 is published: the first piece of the EU AI Act standards puzzle is on the table

EN 18286 is now published, providing a roadmap for AI Act compliance

Industrial compliance inspection at a chemical manufacturing facility, with two workers in safety helmets and face masks reviewing documents near storage drums.
29 Sep 2026

K-REACH 2027 Deadline: Why Companies Should Start Preparing Now

Prepare now for the K‑REACH 2027 registration deadline and avoid compliance risks.

A medical device engineer reviews test data on a computer while evaluating a wearable infusion system in a medical equipment testing laboratory
28 Sep 2026

Preparing for IEC 60601-1 Fourth Edition

A More Product-specific Approach Will Reshape Medical Device Safety Evaluations

Monitoring and Assessing Vibration Measurement in Construction Industry. Diversity of Team Service Engineers in field operations having a discussion on vibration measuring devices of overall values and spectra data.
25 Sep 2026

Construction Vibration Monitoring: Understanding the Measurements

How PPV, Frequency, Sensor Location and Trigger Levels Inform Construction Monitoring

Two Engineers Collaborate On SCADA Screens
23 Sep 2026

IEC 61508 Demand Modes Explained

It’s About the Safety Function – Not the Device

The first harmonized standard under the EU Battery Regulation is reality
22 Sep 2026

The first harmonized standard under the EU Battery Regulation becomes reality - EV batteries leading the way

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/2048, published in the Official Journal in September 2026 the reference of EN 18060:2025 as a harmonized standard drafted in support of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 - the EU Battery Regulation.

operating room with X-ray medical scan. real modern operating theater with working equipment, lights and computers
21 Sep 2026

Bringing Medical Device Testing In-House Through Data Acceptance Programs

A Flexible Approach Can Help Manufacturers Gain Greater Control over Testing, Certification Timelines, and Product Development