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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In this episode, we’re diving into the world of biogenic carbon, what it is, why it matters, and how it’s treated in Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs).

Join us as we untangle the science, standards, and sustainability implications of measuring carbon from renewable biological sources.

Whether you're a sustainability pro or just carbon-curious, this one’s for you.

Presenters:

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

Vijay Thakur, Senior Manager, Sustainability & LCA Lead, Intertek Assuris

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Data is the new currency of compliance. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the data management strategies companies need to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, and what this means for the personal care industry. From navigating requirements across the U.S. to staying ahead of international mandates, we’ll share how we’ve been helping clients in personal care and consumer goods build the systems and processes to stay compliant and competitive. Tune in to learn how smart data management can turn regulatory challenges into business opportunities.

Presenters:
Thomas Savarese, Compliance Manager, Regulatory Market Access, Intertek Assuris
Ashli Span, Project Manager, Regulatory Market Access, Intertek Assuris

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Discover how ISCC certification and C¹⁴ testing work together to verify bio-based content in co-processed fuels. Our host Florencia Bahamonde and our expert Liam Mills explain what co-processing is, why radiocarbon testing is the gold standard, and how Intertek helps organizations meet EU sustainability requirements with confidence. 

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What’s in the air your device is giving off? When it comes to medical devices, even invisible emissions like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can pose very real risks. In this episode, we break down ISO 18562, the standard guiding the evaluation of gas pathway emissions in medical devices, and how it plays a vital role in protecting patient health. Whether you're developing ventilators, anesthesia systems, or breathing circuits, tune in to learn how to ensure compliance, minimize emissions, and safeguard users from the inside out.

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In this episode of Assurance in Action, we dive into 10 critical challenges that can impact the consent phase of offshore wind farm development. From stakeholder pushback and political hurdles to landscape concerns, design flexibility, and financial risks, this episode explores the early-stage complexities that can influence project success. A must-listen for anyone involved in renewable energy planning and development.

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In this episode of Assurance in Action, our experts Ashli Span and Taylor Cavanaugh break down one of the hottest — and most misunderstood — sustainability trends in packaging: recycled materials in food-contact applications.

What sounds like a win for the planet can quickly turn into a compliance nightmare if you’re not careful. From navigating FDA requirements like No Objection Letters (NOLs) to the risks of unverified supply chains and challenge test limitations, we bring clarity to the complexities of safe, sustainable packaging.

Whether you're a brand, manufacturer, or packaging supplier, you’ll walk away with a clearer picture of what it really takes to make recycled content work safely in food-contact materials.

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