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
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
09 Apr 2026
What Is BSR Testing in Automotive Development and Why Does It Matter?
Distracting Noises Can Impact Perceived Quality, Durability, and Brand Reputation
07 Apr 2026
Digital Twins at Scale: How Massive Data Centers Are Redefining System Assurance
The Need for Rigorous, Independent Assurance Grows Exponentially
03 Apr 2026
Comparing Risk and Design Between Oxygen Concentrators and Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors
How Intended Use, Essential Performance, and Clinical Environment Shape Very Different Compliance Strategies under IEC 60601
01 Apr 2026
IEC 61508: Understanding Demand Modes
How End-Product Applications and Standard Requirements Determine Functional Safety
30 Mar 2026
From Industrial Robots to Everyday Life: My Journey into Service Robots – Part 4
When Robots Enter the Real World: Safety, Buildings, and Everyday Challenges