Blog: 2014
Making a Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking in Europe? Avoid 5 common mistakes.
Whilst making a Declaration of Conformity is a common activity for many manufacturers, there are a number of common mistakes that can be avoided. More…
The Whole Product Package
Evaluating the entire lifespan of a package - from raw materials to packaging production and from transportation to store shelves - will produce more successful results in the protection of the product. More…
Sharing the Intertek Experience
Recent Podcast helps share Intertek’s capabilities. More…
New major investments in the Ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam
Intertek is ready to respond to this new growth. More…
Ensure Safety During the Holidays
A happy holiday season is one that begins and ends with everyone's safety. More…
Flying Blind: New Minerals Processing Technologies and Plant Design - Part 2
New minerals processing techniques may offer you increased efficiency or may saddle your project with a white elephant, and finding out ahead of time is not always straight forward. More…
Getting extra value out of your testing and certification investment?
Improve the ROI on your testing and certification programme: 3 tips to get more from your compliance investment. More…
Halloween Horror Stories: Looking to the past to ensure a safe holiday
Although Halloween is intended to scare, no company wants to sell, supply or manufacture an unsafe product this holiday season. Intertek, global quality solutions provider, highlights the importance of looking to the horror stories of the past, to ensure safe consumers this Halloween. More…
Flying Blind: New Minerals Processing Technologies and Plant Design - Part 1
New minerals processing techniques may offer you increased efficiency or may saddle your project with a white elephant, and finding out ahead of time is not always straight forward. More…
Opportunities in Africa
It’s a good time to be in Africa. More…
Just How Can I Achieve 'Asset Light Expansion' in my Growth Markets? Part 2
Examining the options in terms of outsourcing, partnering or building your own laboratory facilities for quality and safety testing More…
Just How Can I Achieve 'Asset Light Expansion' in my Growth Markets?
Examining the options in terms of outsourcing, partnering or building your own laboratory facilities for quality and safety testing. More…
China: A Regulatory Update
Changes in novel food regulations will impact new and existing novel food products. More…
Is your consumer product in compliance with California Proposition 65?
Failure to be in compliance can lead to law suits, heavy penalties and court-mandated reformulation. More…
How Competitive Intelligence Can Win Business
Competitive Intelligence helps to identify how your product compares to competitors and provides you with data-driven information that can be leveraged for space on retailers' shelves. More…
Designing a new product? Pitfalls and common issues.
Designing a new product? Understand the pitfalls and common issues by engaging with Intertek’s training solutions early on. More…
Durian Tested for Degree of Ripeness
A Farmer in Thailand was jailed for selling unripe Durian. But why? And why should we care? More…
Part 3 of 3: Mixtures, Manufactured Items and Products
Are you making or importing a Product? Are you sure? More…
Monitoring Pipelines for Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion
Pipeline failure can have serious consequences in the oil and gas industry. Understanding and mitigating the causes of failure is a vital part of pipeline maintenance and is a valued service provided by Intertek. More…
Highly Anticipated Report on Phthalates Recommends CPSC Ban New Phthalates in Toys and Child Care Articles
On July 28, 2014, the CPSC Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel released its highly anticipated report on the use of phthalates in toys and children’s products. More…
Skimping on Testing? It’ll Cost You
Testing early and often is one of the most cost-effective ways to develop a quality product More…
A Closer Look at EVs and FCVs: Competing or Complimentary Technologies?
What are the competing or complementary technologies of EVs and FCVs? More…
The EV Advantage
In part two of this three part series, we’ll take a closer look at the electric vehicle advantage and energy efficiency advantage More…
Fuel Cells vs Batteries in the Automotive Sector
What are the benefits of fuel cell vehicles? More…
Expert Insights: Understanding the current state of the Shale Industry
Get a closer look at the state of the Shale market as highlights from this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) were captured by one of the leading experts in the industry today. More…
A Closer Look: Wireless Charging Might Just Free You from 'Cable'
Wireless charging allows a mobile device to be charged through electromagnetic induction without wires attached. But how? More…
A Closer Look: AHJs and the Need for Third-Party Qualified Personnel
Today, building and electrical codes are more complex than ever. But what does this mean for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)? More…
A Closer Look: Lubricant, Fuels and Other Fluids are Critical to the Aviation Industry
Lubricants and fuels help ensure that engines and other systems operate smoothly, but they must be monitored. More…
Crude Oil: Demanding quality sampling and testing is not 'Crude' at all
Recent developments in the United States Shale regions have prompted a new, more defined focus by regulatory agencies on the produced materials from this region. More…
A Closer Look: Chocolate Easter Eggs, The Global Supply Chain
The average chunk of chocolate undergoes hundreds of assessments from the day the cocoa seed is planted. More…
Requirements for a Gluten-Free Food Label
Do you know about the regulatory requirements for food labeling, specifically when it comes to gluten free products? More…
A Closer Look: Korean Market Now has Access to CAPA
The Korean market will now have access to CAPA parts as an alternative to OEM. More…
Part 2 of 3: Mixtures, Manufactured Items and Products
Are you making or importing a mixture? Are you sure? More…
A Closer Look: Oil Refineries Require Care and Feeding To Thrive
What makes refineries, ultimately, thrive? ? Several factors come into play. More…
Making Sense of the RoHS2 Directive for Medical Devices
Learn more today about non-electrical items and if they are included in the RoHS2 directive. More…
Importance of Scientific Methodology Evaluation
Proper planning, execution, and interpretation of toxicology studies are critical in obtaining reliable and useable results. More…
A Closer Look: EFSA-SC Weighs in on Endocrine Disruptors
What are the differences between endocrine active substances and endocrine disruptors? More…
Update: RoHS 2 Deadline for July 22, 2014
When is RoHS 2 compliance required for declaration of CE Mark? More…
Solar installations driving down costs and increasing efficiency with 1000 volt systems
The majority of certified PV modules and Balance of System (BoS) Components (inverters, combiner boxes, wiring harnesses, connectors, etc.) have been tested and certified for use at a maximum system voltage of 600 Volts. More…