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
03 Aug 2026
Common Industrial Control Panel Design Changes
Inside the New Technologies, Interfaces, Serviceability, Scalability and Flexible Designs
31 Jul 2026
PCF or LCA? That is the question.
Walk into almost any sustainability meeting today and one topic is guaranteed to dominate the conversation: carbon.
31 Jul 2026
When Glass Becomes the Weak Link
How Tested Glazing Performance Helps Reduce Building Envelope Risk
29 Jul 2026
Selective Coordination and the Role of UL 891 vs. UL 1558 in Power Distribution Equipment Selection
How to Determine which Equipment Standard Best Supports the Operational Goals of the Facility
28 Jul 2026
How ISO 59001, ISO 20400 and ISO 26000 Are Shaping the Next Generation of Circular Economy Assurance
Circular economy has a credibility problem, not a commitment problem.
28 Jul 2026
Risk-Based Testing for Restricted Substance Compliance
Build a Defensible Risk-Based Testing Strategy for Restricted Substance Compliance
27 Jul 2026
Europe's Vienna Statement Signals a New Era for Industrial Robotics
What Europe's Latest Robotics Agenda Means for Manufacturers, Developers, and Compliance Leaders
24 Jul 2026
What Athletic Turf and Sports Flooring Have to Withstand
How Testing Helps Evaluate Performance Under Use, Weather, Traffic, and Maintenance
23 Jul 2026
Biotechnology in cosmetics: Polynucleotides in Aesthetic Products
Polynucleotides (PNs) are rapidly emerging as one of the most talked-about innovations in aesthetic medicine. Once primarily associated with regenerative medicine and wound healing, these DNA-derived biopolymers are now increasingly used in skin rejuvenation, hydration, tissue repair, and anti-aging injectable treatments. Read more from our expert.
22 Jul 2026
Building Consistency Into Industrial Control Panel Production
Why the Application, Installation Location, Components, and Layouts of the Design Matter
21 Jul 2026
Silent Threats: Tackling Microbially Influenced Corrosion (MIC) in Oil and Gas Export Pipelines
Uncovering hidden microbial corrosion risks and the solutions that protect pipeline performance. Learn more from our expert.
20 Jul 2026
When Does Machinery Require Notified Body Approval?
The Relationship Between Harmonised Standards, Presumption of Conformity, Technical Documentation, and Conformity Assessment Routes
17 Jul 2026
Advancing Smoke Detection with Real-World Fire Research
As Fire Risks Evolve, So Must the Technologies Designed to Detect Them
16 Jul 2026
AIA26 Signals a New Era of Risk-Informed Building Design
What Architects, Owners, and Manufacturers Should Know About Resilience, Risk, and Long-Term Performance