Intertek's Assurance in Action Podcast Network
Welcome to the Intertek Podcast Network, Assurance in Action, your hub for quality insights and information from our Intertek experts. Learn what our people are saying about important industry trends ranging from food safety standards to supplier management and everything in between! With new and recurring guests, we are poised to provide you the knowledge needed to enhance your business processes, operations, and safety.
Episodes
215 episodes
MoCRA in Motion: Current Recap, New Draft Guidance, and What’s Coming Next
A major shift is reshaping the U.S. cosmetics industry. In the latest episode of Assurance in Action, we dive into the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) and what it means for brands, manufacturers, importers, and distri...
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Season 9
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18:05
EDGE Certification: From Workplace Values to Measurable Business Impact
In this episode, David Muil, VP of Sustainability at Intertek, sits down with Elma Christian, Global Business Development Director at Intertek, to unpack how workplace equity and inclusion are evolving from aspirational values into a strategic,...
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Season 9
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14:17
Offshore Wind: Applying Circular Economy Principles to Wind Power Infrastructure
Wind power is often seen as inherently sustainable. But as the industry scales, new questions emerge about materials, design, and what happens to wind turbines at the end of their life.In this episode, Intertek experts explore how cir...
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Season 9
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15:15
A Sneak Peek at Intertek’s Virtual Conference on Sustainable Packaging Compliance
In this episode, Chloe Lay and Ashli Span from Intertek Assuris set the stage for an upcoming virtual conference on sustainable packaging compliance. The discussion highlights the growing role of biopolymers and recycled materials in packaging ...
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Season 9
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24:40
Cybersecurity Demystified: UK Govt initiatives to strengthen cyber resilience in the UK
In the third episode of our ‘Cyber Security De-mystified Podcast Series’, Steve Ramsden, President Information Security at Intertek meets with guest speaker Irfan Hemani -Deputy Director for UK Cyber Security & Resilience Policy at D...
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Season 8
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24:35
Beyond the Bin – Expert Insights on Recycling Traceability
In this episode of Expert Insights, Ashli Span and special guest Tommy Savarese shake up things up with a conversation that goes beyond traditional regulatory talk.During this discussion, Ashli and Tommy explore the real world o...
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Season 8
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10:47
Understanding CPSC E-Filing and Children’s Product Compliance
Chemical regulations are only part of the story. In our latest episode, Bob Trimble, Program Manager for Global Restricted Substances at Intertek Assuris, sits down with Anju, an expert in U.S. consumer product safety, to explore how CPSC e-fil...
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Season 8
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14:16
Food safety in Fast-Paced QSR Environments
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 ...
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Season 8
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11:05
Cybersecurity Demystified: Why Cybersecurity Matters in the Food Sector
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:
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Season 8
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9:02
EU Plastic Regulations: Fostering Circular Economy Practices with ISCC PLUS
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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Season 8
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10:10
Cybersecurity Demystified: Why Cybersecurity Is More Than Just An IT Issue
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:
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Season 8
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6:20
The World of Water Footprinting Analysis
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 ho...
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Season 8
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22:25
How Businesses Use Certification to Demonstrate Sustainability
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 ...
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Season 8
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6:13
The Myths of Food Contact Packaging Compliance - What It Really Entails in a Global Market
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 ...
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Season 8
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12:53
Green Fuels & Clean Skies: ISCC Certifications for SAF
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 certi...
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Season 8
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10:08
Reasonable Assurance for Climate Related Disclosures
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, p...
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Season 8
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14:43
Building Allergen Awareness: Turning compliance into customer trust
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 Patri...
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Season 8
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22:57
Exploring Biogenic Carbon in Lifecycle Assessments
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 measurin...
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Season 8
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13:10
Beyond Packaging: EPR’s Data Demands for Personal Care
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 nav...
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Season 8
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11:34
ISCC and C14 Testing: Ensuring Compliance in Co-Processed Fuels
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 t...
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Season 8
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8:24
Let’s Talk VOCs: Ensuring Medical Device Safety with ISO 18562
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 evaluati...
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Season 8
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8:18
Offshore Wind: 10 Roadblocks to Watch in the Consent Process
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,...
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Season 8
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5:06
Recycled Materials in Food-Contact Packaging
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 ...
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Season 8
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5:46
Unraveling Microplastic Pollution: Biodegradable Solutions for Synthetic Textiles
In this episode of Assurance in Action, host Dr. Dhanashree Bhelose, Global Head for Biosciences at Intertek, continues our biodegradability series with a deep dive into synthetic textiles. She’s joined by Andrea Ferris, CEO and Co-Fou...
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Season 8
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29:47
ISCC Series: Certification Process- Pre-audit steps and processes
In this episode of Intertek’s ISCC Awareness Series, host Simona Romanoschi is joined by Florencia Bahamonde to break down the foundational steps in the ISCC certification journey.Together, they explore the end-to-...
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Season 8
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13:23