Intertek's Assurance in Action Podcast Network

In this episode we explore the topic that affects millions of meals served every day, managing food safety and hygiene under pressure in the quick service restaurant industry and the solutions Intertek provides to help those businesses protect their brand.

Speakers:

• Catherine Beare - Regional Director Intertek UK and Iberia
• Karen Whiting – Director Retail, Intertek Business Assurance UKI

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In the second in our podcast series ‘Cybersecurity Demystified’  we shine a spotlight on cybersecurity threats in the food sector, highlighting how even beer pumps can be hacked, and solutions to mitigate the risk.

Speakers:

• Deborah Matthews – Business Development Manager, Intertek Business Assurance UKI
• Steven Ramsden – President Information Security, Intertek

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In this episode we explore how EU plastic regulations are driving the shift toward a circular economy and how ISCC PLUS certification helps businesses ensure traceability, compliance, and sustainability across the plastics value chain. 

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In the first of our ‘Cybersecurity de-mystified series, we're talking about why cybersecurity is not just an IT problem. It's everyone's responsibility and it's central to building trust and resilience. 
 

Speakers:

Matthew Ruff, BDM Intertek Business Assurance UKI 

Steven Ramsden, Intertek President – Information Security 

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Water is at the heart of sustainability, but do you know the true impact of your water use?  In our latest episode, we dive into the world of water footprinting analysis, exploring what it is, how it compares to carbon footprinting, and how business can measure, manage and reduce their water impacts across their supply chains and products.

Join our Sustainability experts as they share insights, real-world examples, and why water footprinting is becoming an essential tool for companies navigating climate, ESG, and resource challenges.

Tune in now and discover how smarter water strategies can drive both sustainability and business resilience.

Speakers:

• Catherine Beare, Regional Director - Business Assurance (UK & Iberia)
• Lara Dresser, Sustainability Consultant – Intertek Assuris

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In this episode of Assurance in Action, our host David Muil explores how organizations use certification to turn sustainability commitments into measurable proof.

Discover how certification supports compliance with global regulations, strengthens credibility with stakeholders, and drives continuous improvement across industries from manufacturing and packaging to food production.

Tune in to learn why certification is more than a badge. It is a strategic tool that helps businesses build trust, resilience, and long-term value in an increasingly transparent world.

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Think food contact packaging compliance is simple? Think again.

In The Myths of Food Contact Packaging Compliance: What It Really Entails in a Global Market, Taylor Cavanaugh and Ashli Span uncover the hidden complexities behind ensuring safety, compliance, and credibility across international markets. From regulatory myths to real-world challenges, this episode breaks down what businesses really need to know to navigate packaging compliance on a global stage.

Tune in to get clarity, debunk misconceptions, and learn how to approach compliance with confidence.

Presenters:

• Taylor Cavanaugh, Senior Manager, Regulatory Market Access, Intertek Assuris
• Ashli Span, Project Manager, Regulatory Market Access, Intertek Assuris

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 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is transforming air travel’s path to net zero — but only with trusted certification. In this episode of Intertek’s ISCC Awareness Series, Florencia Bahamonde and Mike Koziar explore how ISCC certification ensures sustainability, compliance, and credibility for SAF worldwide, and what new technologies are shaping the industry’s future. 

Learn More: Sustainable Aviation Fuels & ISCC Certification

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Are you ready to take the first steps toward Reasonable Assurance (RA) in climate-related disclosures?

From understanding what it means for GHG emissions reporting to where companies should begin, this episode breaks it down in a clear, practical way.

Join host Catherine Beare in conversation with Rizwan Nasmuddin as they explore how organizations can confidently start their RA journey and why it’s becoming essential for credible climate disclosure.

Tune in to learn how to move from intent to action.

Speakers:
Catherine Beare, Regional Director - Business Assurance (UK & Iberia)

Ridzwanurahim Bin Nazimuddin, Senior Sustainability Consultant, Intertek Assuris

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For the food and hospitality industry, allergen management is about more than meeting regulations. It is about safeguarding customers, strengthening reputation, and creating a culture that builds lasting trust.

In this episode, host Patrick McNamara of Intertek Food Services is joined by Liljia Polo-Richards, founder of Allergy Companions. Sparked by her own family’s experience with severe food allergies, Lilia shares insights on how businesses can move beyond disclaimers and embed allergen awareness into their daily practices.

Together, they discuss:

• Why asking the “allergen question” is only step one
• How a culture of allergen awareness can genuinely transform the customer experience
• The business case for embracing allergy-friendly practices

Speakers:

• Patrick McNamara – Global Innovations and Quality Manager, Intertek Food Services
• Liljia Polo-Richards – Founder & Director, Allergy Companions

Download our complimentary e-book to learn what a food allergen is, how to test for allergens in food, and the UK and EU regulations for allergen labelling. Download here! 

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