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In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (referred to as the US FDA) is the governmental agency in the U.S. that regulates food contact substances, materials, and articles. All existing regulations are published in the Code of Federal Regulations (also commonly referred to as the CFR).  More specifically, Title 21 CFR parts 170-199 regulations are applicable to food additives. In the second p...

In the 9th episode of our series of podcasts dedicated to the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD, we speak with Ross McCluskey, EVP for the EMEA region at Intertek. From his senior leadership position, Ross explains how important is to own and drive a sustainability agenda from the top of an organization, underpinned by a strong corporate and sustainability governance framework, including an integrated risk c...

In the 8th episode of our series of podcasts dedicated to the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD, we look at how a GAP Assessment can help companies prepare for the new changes from 1st January 2024.

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Catherine Beare, Intertek Regional Director for Business Assurance UK and Iberia 

Alessandro Ferracino, Intertek Regional Director for Business Assurance, North and South Europe

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Following on from our last Podcasts where we dived into the Environmental and the Social parts of ESG and specific to CSRD reporting requirements, in this podcast we discuss what the 'G' (Governance) in ESG means in relation to the New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Governance is the foundation for how organizations effectively manage and oversee their sustainability programs, and it involves key activit...

Following on from our last Podcast where we dived into the Environmental part of ESG and specific to CSRD reporting requirements, in this podcast we discuss what the 'S' in ESG means in relation to the New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, including aspects such as social risks, labor practices and human rights, diversity and inclusion, community relations and ethical marketing and advertising.

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On 31st July 2023, the European Commission adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) – the “final rules” for use by all companies subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The standards cover the full range of environmental, social, and governance issues, and they provide information for investors to understand the sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities of the companies in wh...

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (referred to as the US FDA) is the governmental agency in the U.S. that regulates food contact substances, materials, and articles. All existing regulations are published in the Code of Federal Regulations (also commonly referred to as the CFR).  More specifically, Title 21 CFR parts 170-199 regulations are applicable to food additives. In the first podcast of the series, our e...

Our Intertek Assuris experts, Joshua Ochola and Mathis Ralaivao will discuss how the distinction between product classes can be unclear or ambiguous, sometimes requiring interpretation and input from competent authorities. Wrong product classification can negatively impact a business and can have serious safety ramifications for the end user if the intended product use or function is confused or misunderstood. 

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The E.U. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires ESG reporting on a level never seen before and will capture a whole host of companies that previously were not subject to mandatory nonfinancial reporting requirements, including public and private non-EU companies that meet certain EU-presence thresholds. For US companies, the CSRD rules will result in mandatory reporting on a broader set of ESG topics than thos...

In June The European Commission released a series of measures aimed at bolstering its sustainable finance framework, including a new proposal to regulate ESG ratings providers, and the introduction of a new set of criteria for sustainable economic activities under the EU Taxonomy. As part of the package announced on 13 June 2023, the European Commission published the draft text of a regulation on the transparency and integrity of E...

On the 12th of June 2023, there was a substantial announcement by the European Commission that released a series of proposed changes to the European Sustainability Reporting standards which seek to reduce the reporting burden on small companies and those first-time reporters. In this episode, we will cover the additional complexities that these changes will bring for companies to face, with a focus on the subject of materiality ass...

On 5 January 2023, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) entered into force. This new directive modernizes and strengthens the rules concerning the social and environmental information that companies have to report. CSRD will require additional mandatory corporate reporting for ESG, impacting the majority of large and listed EU companies as well as some outside of the EU. In this episode, we will cover an understa...

Our latest podcast is dedicated to the United States “Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act” (MoCRA), enacted on 29 December 2022. MoCRA is a meaningful reform, marking the most substantial change to the U.S. Cosmetics Regulation since 1938. It will definitely transform the cosmetics industry in the U.S.  Many obligations under MoCRA will come into force on 29 December 2023. For a clearer understanding of this major update to t...

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Traceability helps keep track of food in the supply chain, which supports the accurate withdrawal/recall of unsafe food, if required. The more information you keep, the easier and quicker it will be to identify the affected food, mitigate consumer risks, and save time and money.

Stream our podcast to learn more about the topic from our Intertek expert, Han...

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In this podcast, we will discuss what counts as "food grade" with respect to safety and quality and the role of toxicology and risk assessment in making those determinations. To learn more about this topic, stream our podcast now.

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This podcast discusses the importance of food safety and traceability in the hospitality industry. The conversation covers the need to ensure that the food being prepared in hospitality establishments is safe for consumption and meets regulations for food safety.

Stream our podcast to learn more from our Intertek Cristal expert, Alan Zering.

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|| Special 4-Episode Series on Food Safety Day  2023 🌽 ||

The theme for World Food Safety Day this year is “Food Standards Save Lives.”

This podcast highlights the importance of food standards in ensuring food safety. Food standards, also known as standards of identity, are regulations that establish the requirements for labeling food with a common or usual name. These standards cover various aspects of food prod...

With growing momentum behind a shift to ‘regenerative’ agriculture, what does it mean, how can its impact be measured, and what are the benefits in terms of climate resilience and food production?

Join Intertek’s Global Innovations & Quality Manager Patrick McNamara, who meets with Intertek SAI Global’s UK Agri Relationship Manager Robin Levin and Arable & Fresh Produce Scheme Manager Marie Keyes to discuss.

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The framework regulation— 1935/2004—outlines that food contact materials and articles shall be manufactured with good manufacturing practices. This podcast will elaborate on the requirements of food contact GMP under EU-level regulation  2023/2006. Stream our podcast now to learn more about the regulation of good manufacturing practice, or GMP, a crucial part of the regulatory scheme.

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