8/21/2026 4:23:20 PM IEC 61010: Why Documentation Shouldn't Be an Afterthought By Andrew Browne When manufacturers think about IEC 61010 compliance, the focus is usually on the product itself. Electrical safety, insulation systems,...
8/11/2026 4:25:11 PM The EU Forced Labour Regulation is approaching. Is your business prepared? By Mark Temme The EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR) is expected to have a significant impact on organizations placing products on the EU market, yet...
8/6/2026 1:00:08 AM Australian Modern Slavery Act is Moving from Transparency towards Accountability: Reasonable Steps Now Need More Than Reasonable Intentions By Benjamin Rieck In 2018, Intertek launched Inlight as an end-to-end supply chain risk-management solution. That was the same year Australia passed the...
8/4/2026 6:05:11 PM World's first hotel entirely staffed by robots to open in 2027 By John Clark Would you be willing to stay in a hotel that was 100% staffed by robots? If the answer is “yes,” you'll get your chance later this year!...
7/30/2026 5:55:15 PM SEMI S2: Why Semiconductor Equipment Safety Has to Be Designed In Early By Andrew Browne Semiconductor manufacturing equipment operates in some of the most demanding industrial environments in the world. These tools combine...
7/29/2026 6:40:33 PM Responsible AI Governance: Aligning Ethical Principles with Business Value By Angelique Brouillard The rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence has intensified the need for organizations to balance innovation, business performance, and...
7/28/2026 4:05:31 PM E‑Stop vs Power‑Off: Why the Difference Matters for CE Evidence By Andrew Browne Emergency stop and power‑off are often treated as if they mean the same thing.They do not.That distinction matters because CE conformity...
7/21/2026 9:25:00 PM Machinery Regulation: Documentation Is Becoming Part of the Machine's Value By Andrew Browne When we talk about the EU Machinery Regulation, the conversation usually turns to risk assessment, cybersecurity, conformity assessment,...
7/7/2026 4:03:53 AM Beyond Compliance: Turning Certification into Competitive Advantage By Samir Ahmed One observation has remained remarkably consistent throughout my career: organisations that create the greatest value from certification...
7/2/2026 4:01:09 AM Key Takeaways from the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/2026 By Alex Reid The latest released UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/2026 highlights a sophisticated threat landscape. The proportion of...
6/30/2026 4:01:02 AM The EU Omnibus Carve-Out: Less Duplication, Not Less Urgency By Andrew Browne The EU’s Digital Omnibus on AI has been described by many as a delay to the AI Act. For some companies, that may be true. For machinery...
6/11/2026 5:45:08 PM From Burden to Solutions: How HACCP Drives Safer Food Systems By Adriana Duran Safe food starts with understanding risk, and this is where HACCP plays a critical role. By identifying, evaluating, and controlling...
6/5/2026 4:45:53 PM World Environment Day 2026: Turning Climate Ambition into Meaningful Action By Adriana Duran World Environment Day 2026 reminds us that climate action is no longer just an environmental discussion. It is a business, economic, and...
5/28/2026 5:25:55 PM Safeguarding Business Continuity in a Disruptive World By Kennedy Amissah In an increasingly unpredictable environment, business continuity is no longer a back-office concern. It is a strategic priority. ISO...
5/28/2026 5:25:34 PM AI Robots in Industrial Automation: When Intelligence Becomes a Safety Variable By Andrew Browne Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industrial automation. Robots are no longer limited to executing pre‑programmed tasks inside...
5/20/2026 7:30:09 PM Balancing Human Rights, Sustainability, and Business Reality By Jenna Pires I enjoy reading articles like this one from my favorite magazine, The Economist, titled “The EU wants to unshackle its economy. For real...