Intertek's Assurance in Action Podcast Network

Bringing a food contact substance to the U.S. market requires more than just innovative materials and packaging. It demands a thorough understanding of the FDA Food Contact Notification (FCN) process, which combines regulatory strategy, analytical chemistry, toxicology, exposure assessment, and regulatory review. In this podcast, Rebekah Morrow, Director of Regulatory Notifications and Compliance at Intertek Assuris, sits down with Dr. Dennis Ashford, Senior Scientist and Consultant, to demystify the process and break it down into five key steps: data gap analysis, analytical testing, safety assessment, dossier preparation, and FDA review. Whether you're new to FCNs or looking to strengthen your regulatory knowledge, this discussion provides practical insights into navigating one of the most important pathways for food contact material approvals.

Listen to the podcast to learn how a strategic, science-based approach can help streamline the FDA Food Contact Notification process and support successful market access.

Speakers:
Rebekah Morrow, Director, Regulatory Notifications and Compliance, Intertek Assuris
Dennis Ashford, Manager, Senior Consultant, Staff Scientist, Intertek Assuris  
 
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PFAS testing in cosmetics is anything but straightforward. In this episode of Assurance in Action, experts from Intertek Assuris and the LaCoMeD Laboratory explore the challenges of detecting PFAS at trace levels in complex cosmetic products. From sample preparation and cross-contamination to evolving regulations and advanced analytical methods, discover how a risk-based testing strategy can help companies prepare for what comes next. 

Listen now for practical insights on building a more robust approach to PFAS compliance.

Speakers:
Franny Montador, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Cosmetics, Intertek Assuris
Valentine Chauchat, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Operations, Intertek Assuris
Christel Grenier, Chromatography Technical Manager, LaCoMeD, Intertek  
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In this episode of Smarter Supplier Auditing for the Pharmaceutical Sector, we explore one of the most common questions facing supplier quality teams: when should you choose a shared audit, and when is a dedicated audit the better option? 
Join our host, Catherine Beare, and Anais Mellet as they discuss the strengths of each approach, the role of risk-based decision-making, and how pharmaceutical organisations can build more efficient and effective supplier assurance programmes. 

Speakers: 
Host: Catherine Beare
Regional Director – Innovation, Intertek
Guest: Anaïs Mellet 
Post-Audit Activity Coordinator - Intertek 
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What exactly is a shared audit, and why are more pharmaceutical and healthcare companies adopting this approach? 
In this episode, Catherine Beare speaks with Rihab Tayoub about how shared audits help organizations streamline supplier qualification, reduce audit duplication, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance. Learn how a single independent audit can meet the needs of multiple companies while delivering confidential, tailored insights for each participant. 
Speakers:
Catherine Beare- Regional Director, Innovation, Intertek 
Rihab Tayoub- Audit Services Account Manager, Europe - Intertek 
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In the first episode of Pharma Smarter Supplier Audits, Remy Darricarrere explores why more pharmaceutical companies are turning to outsourced supplier audits. 
Discover how independent audit partners can provide specialist expertise, global auditor networks, objective assessments, and greater flexibility, helping quality teams strengthen supplier oversight, manage risks more effectively, and optimize internal resources while maintaining compliance and patient safety. Tune in now!
Speakers : 
Rémy Darricarrere- Audit Global Sales Manager, Intertek Chemicals & Pharma
Catherine Beare- Regional Director – Innovation, Intertek
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