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
26 Aug 2026
MDUFA VI Draft Agreement: What Medical Device Companies Need to Know
Key Proposed Changes Could Reshape FDA Device Reviews through 2032
26 Aug 2026
Why does Presumption of Conformity Matter?
Understanding how Harmonized Standards and the EU Official Journal Support Compliance with the new EU Machinery Regulation
24 Aug 2026
How to Choose the Right Protection Method for Hazardous Location Control Panels
A Look at the Fundamental Requirements and Four Most Common Protection Methods used in North America
24 Aug 2026
Understanding the IEC 61508 Functional Safety Lifecycle – Part 1
What is the Functional Safety Lifecycle?
21 Aug 2026
Wildfire Testing Is Not One Test
Why Roofs, Walls, Decks, Vents, and Exterior Assemblies Require Different Test Methods
19 Aug 2026
Use of “Software Only” Functional Safety Requirements
Examining the Gaps between Software Evaluation and True Functional Safety
18 Aug 2026
The Silent Amendment to the EU Machinery Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2024/2748 Emergency Procedures Explained
17 Aug 2026
IEC 61010: Drawings and Critical Components
The Importance of Building Documentation Alongside the Design
14 Aug 2026
Hurricane Testing Goes Beyond Wind Pressure
What Manufacturers Should Know About Debris Impact, Pressure Cycling, and Product Approval
13 Aug 2026
From Resilience to Regulation: Key Themes from the Euralarm General Assembly 2026
A Look at What’s Ahead for the Life Safety and Security Industry
12 Aug 2026
ABYC C-5 Now Recognized as an Equivalent to UL 1104 by the U.S. Coast Guard
What Boat Builders Need to Know
12 Aug 2026
UK REACH Update: What Does the New Alternative Transitional Registration Model Mean for Industry?
The UK’s revised ATRm promises lower REACH registration costs, reduced duplication and closer alignment with EU chemicals regulation.
10 Aug 2026
Penetration Testing for Medical Devices
Why Cybersecurity Testing is Becoming a Critical Part of Medical Device Development
06 Aug 2026
U.S. FCC Expands the Covered List to Include Foreign-Produced Power Inverters
What Manufacturers Need to Know