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
13 Nov 2026
EU Machinery Regulation Cybersecurity: The EU Just Gave Machinery Manufacturers More Direction
New Guidance on “Protection Against Corruption” Gives Manufacturers a Clearer Picture of how Cybersecurity, Machinery Safety, and Risk Assessment Come Together Under Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
13 Nov 2026
Moving From EV Batteries into Data Center Backup Power
What Engineers Need to Rethink about Runtime, UPS Integration, Testing and Certification
11 Nov 2026
Energy Efficiency Compliance in a Changing Regulatory Landscape
Regulations Evolve. Consumer Expectations Don't.
11 Nov 2026
UL 60335-2-40 Ed. 4.1: What HVAC Manufacturers Need to Know About Annex LL
New Refrigerant Detection System Requirements Could Impact Testing and Existing Certifications
09 Nov 2026
Understanding SAE J3072, UL 9741 and UL 1741 Supplement SC for Bidirectional EV Charging – Part 2
Two Certification Pathways for V2G Using UL 9741 Certified Bidirectional AC EVSEs and Onboard EV Inverters: SAE J3072 + UL 1741 Supplement SC-Based and Evaluation as DER
09 Nov 2026
When Full Certification Isn’t Practical: Understanding SPE-1000 Special Inspections in Canada
A Practical Pathway for Custom, Imported, and Limited-production Electrical Equipment
06 Nov 2026
Performance Levels Explained
How they Contribute to Risk Reduction Under ISO 13849-1:2023
06 Nov 2026
Certification Expectations for Systematic Failure Avoidance in ISO 13849-1:2023
Annex G is Informative... So, What Else Can Be Used?
04 Nov 2026
800 VDC: Why AI Data Centers Are Rethinking Power Distribution
As AI Racks Move Toward Megawatt-scale Power, the way Data Centers Distribute Electricity Needs to Change
04 Nov 2026
Navigating Performance Standards for Energy Management and Control Systems
Comparing UL 3141 and CSA/ANSI C22.2 No. 343
02 Nov 2026
Would Your Organisation Detect a Cyber Attack?
Why Realistic Cyber-attack Testing Shows whether an Organisation Can Detect and Respond under Pressure
02 Nov 2026
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Performance: Why Testing and Certification Matter
Understanding the Standards, Technologies, and Performance Considerations behind Reliable CO Detection
30 Oct 2026
Understanding SAE J3072, UL 9741 and UL 1741 Supplement SC for Bidirectional EV Charging – Part 1
How Vehicle-to-Grid Technologies Are Changing EV and EVSE Testing
30 Oct 2026
Functional Safety Assessment (FSA) – Why Independent Assessment Matters
Helping Organizations Move Beyond Assumption-driven Engineering Towards Objective, Evidence-based Safety Assurance
28 Oct 2026
Preparing for UL 3141 and ULC/ORD-C3141 Certification
A Manufacturer’s Guide to Demonstrating ESS Reliability, Performance, and Safety