Offshore Wind Insider is a podcast hosted by the Oceantic Network, formally the Business Network for Offshore Wind, featuring interviews with today's industry and government leaders who are making offshore wind a reality in America.
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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.
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This is the place to discover more about emerging technology innovation in offshore renewables and the way that we will harness low carbon energy sources to meet our future energy needs. If you are curious about how to harness the world’s tides, launch intelligent ships with robotic crews in UK waters, adapt national grids to the future energy mix or how artists are envisioning the new offshore reality – this podcast is for you. The ReEnergise Podcast is delivered by the Offshore Renewable E ...
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Podcasting about the policy and politics shaping our clean energy economy.
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Beyond Packaging: EPR’s Data Demands for Personal Care
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11:34Data 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 bee…
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ISCC and C14 Testing: Ensuring Compliance in Co-Processed Fuels
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8:24Discover 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. Follow us on- I…
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Let’s Talk VOCs: Ensuring Medical Device Safety with ISO 18562
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8:18What’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…
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Offshore Wind: 10 Roadblocks to Watch in the Consent Process
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5:06In 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…
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Recycled Materials in Food-Contact Packaging
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5:46In 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 FD…
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Unraveling Microplastic Pollution: Biodegradable Solutions for Synthetic Textiles
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29:47In 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-Founder of Intrinsic Advanced Materials, to discuss CiCLO® — an innovative technology that makes polyester biodegradab…
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ISCC Series: Certification Process- Pre-audit steps and processes
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13:23In 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-end pre-audit process — from initial planning and system setup to audit readiness. Whether you’re pursuing ISCC EU, ISCC PLUS, or ISCC …
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Defining True Sustainability Amid Growing Greenwashing Risks: Identifying Genuine Eco-Friendly Products with LCA Insights
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15:01In our latest podcast, join Catherine Beare and Monisha Monachan, as they dive into how to spot genuine eco-friendly products. Discover how life cycle assessments (LCAs) and environmental product declarations (EPDs) bring real transparency to sustainability claims, and why this matters more than ever in today’s market. Tune in for practical insight…
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Beyond the Label - The Overlooked Risk of Cosmetic Packaging
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6:27Join Intertek Assuris’ Taylor Cavanaugh and Ashli Span on Assurance in Action as they uncover the hidden risks of cosmetic packaging, risks that could impact both consumer health and brand reputation. Tune in to explore why packaging matters just as much as what’s inside, and how you can stay ahead of evolving safety regulations. Speakers: Taylor C…
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Episode 59: Environmental Monitoring & Faster Consenting for Offshore Wind
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41:00On the 59th episode of the ReEnergise Podcast, we're talking about the very sensitive topic of environmental monitoring and faster consenting for offshore wind. Specifically, we're talking about how we cna balance the need to accelerate consenting to reach Net Zero with the environmental impact of offshore wind farms.Our hosts, Tom Quinn and Emily …
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Managing Allergen Risk: Best practices to avoid allergen contamination in food manufacturing
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18:12A staggering 40% of all food product recalls are linked to the mismanagement of allergens, a situation that continues to put consumers at risk and damage food and beverage brands. So, what can food manufacturers do to reduce this occurrence? In this episode, our host Patrick McNamara of Intertek Global Food Services, along with Deborah Matthews and…
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EU Recycled Plastics Regulation—Regulation (EU) 2022/1616
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7:45Description: The EU’s push for a circular economy is transforming packaging regulations, and the updates to achieve compliance can be complex. Join Intertek Assuris experts Taylor Cavanaugh and Ashli Span as they provide an overview of Regulation (EU) 2022/1616, the legislation governing recycled plastics in food contact applications. From authoriz…
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Certification Transfer – Dispelling the Myths
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8:03In this podcast we look at what can often seem like a complex topic - transferring your ISO Management Systems Certification from one Certification Body to another. We dispel the myths, highlight how straightforward the process really is, and explain why Intertek makes it easier than most. Follow us on- Intertek's Assurance In Action || Twitter || …
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SME Spotlight - Global Offshore Wind 2025 Special Edition
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39:44Ahead of Global Offshore Wind 2025 kicking off tomorrow, we sat down and got to know four of the innovative companies joining us on the #CatapultPavilion.Joining our host, Innovation Manager, Peter Kinsley was:🔹Vahid Walker, Walker Subsea🔹Ian Armstrong, Pulcea🔹Nassima Brown, Fennex🔹Andy Simmonds, SeaThorWe delved into what our guests see as the mai…
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Episode 58: 'Mission Possible' In Partnership with... RenewableUK - Part #2
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35:06This episode is the second of two episodes in partnership with RenewableUK, as we approach Global Offshore Wind 2025, the UK's premier offshore wind event!We're excited to be the Innovation Sponsor and the official podcast partner of the event this year. In this episode, we're joined by David Rooney, Head of Offshore Sales NCE at leading turbine ma…
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What role does land use play in greenhouse gas emissions—and how do we measure it accurately? Join Catherine Beare and Timur Lukhadi as they break down the fundamentals of land use GHG accounting. From carbon stock changes to key methodologies, this episode offers a clear and concise overview for businesses navigating sustainability reporting. Tune…
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An Introduction to Double Materiality Assessments
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24:21Join Intertek’s Catherine Beare and Zineb Belymam as they unpack one of the most talked-about concepts in ESG today: double materiality. With pressure mounting from the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and recent updates through the Omnibus Review, organizations are navigating a complex landscape of sustainability risks, imp…
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Episode 57: 'Mission Possible'... In Partnership with RenewableUK - Part #1
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39:11This episode is the first of two episodes in partnership with RenewableUK, as we approach Global Offshore Wind 2025, the UK's premier offshore wind event!We're excited to be the Innovation Sponsor and the official podcast partner of the event this year. In this episode, we're joined by Melissa Read, Head of Regional Development UK at Equinor and Da…
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ISCC Series: Introduction to the ISCC EU Scheme – What You need to know
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11:33In today’s episode, our Intertek’s expert, Florencia Bahamonde, dives into the ISCC EU scheme that provides businesses with a structured approach to meet legal obligations and sustainability commitments. From feedstock producers and traders to biofuel refineries and energy suppliers, ISCC EU helps businesses operating within the European bioeconomy…
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From Waste to Worth: Strategy, Sustainability & Success
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14:39In this World Environment Day edition of our Sustainability Series, Elma Christian is joined by David Muil, Intertek’s VP of Sustainability, to explore how businesses can unlock value by embedding sustainability into their strategy. From cost savings and innovation to stakeholder engagement and regulatory alignment, this episode breaks down why sus…
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Pyrolysis Oil Series: Deeper dive into Pyrolysis Oils and their potential uses
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11:03In this episode of Assurance in Action, we continue our Pyrolysis Oil series with a deeper dive into the expanding possibilities of Py-Oil. Join our expert Liam Mills, Sustainable Hydrocarbon Specialist at Intertek Caleb Brett, as he explores how waste plastics, tires, and biomass are being transformed into valuable low-carbon fuels. From chemical …
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In this episode, we explore the dynamic world of the circular economy—a concept transforming how businesses think about sustainability, resources, and long-term value creation. Join Catherine Beare, Regional Director for Business Assurance at Intertek (UK & Iberia), as she speaks with Emilce Romarion, Senior Sustainability Consultant at Intertek As…
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Allergen Risk: Tracing the Unknown from Farm to Factory
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12:35What happens when allergen contamination starts at the farm—and no one saw it coming? In this powerful episode of our Allergen Podcast Series, Jatin Patel from FGS Ingredients shares the real story behind a nationwide recall involving mustard contaminated with peanut traces. Hosted by Alan Cadman of Intertek Food Services UK, the discussion explore…
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Episode 56: UK Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy with Everoze
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43:45On the 56th episode of the ReEnergise Podcast, our hosts Tom Quinn and Emily Rees, are joined by Dr Stephen Wyatt, our Director of Strategy and Emerging Tech, and Zoe Barnes, Partner at Everoze and NED at OWGP.Listen in as we delve into the future of offshore wind industrial strategy in the UK, which represents a unique opportunity for the UK to su…
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EUDR Series: EUDR Compliance- Exploring Risk Assessment
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6:58How does risk assessment fit into EUDR compliance? In this episode of our EUDR series, Jayne Stewart is joined by experts Luke Gwenter and Karen Ngo to break down the role of risk evaluation in meeting the EU Deforestation Regulation. Tune in for practical insights and key takeaways to strengthen your compliance strategy. Speakers: Jayne Stewart- S…
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Join Intertek Assuris experts Cyrielle Birhart and Toquyen Legay as they unpack California’s Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. From regulatory scope to practical strategies for compliance, this episode offers valuable insights for companies navigating chemical safety in consumer products. Tune in to learn ho…
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World Bee Day: Impact of Bees on Ecosystems and Agriculture
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14:25🐝 World Bee Day Special – Protecting Pollinators for a Sustainable Future Bees are essential to pollination and food production, but their populations are facing serious decline. In this special episode, we dive into the critical role bees play in our ecosystem and how agriculture and biodiversity can coexist and flourish. Sandra Meixner sits down …
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Offshore Wind Series: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future of Renewable Energy
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18:51In this episode of Intertek’s Sustainability Talks, host David Muil is joined by Richard Sargeant from Intertek Industry Services, to dive into the exciting and complex world of offshore wind energy. From the scale of turbines to the unique challenges developers face—like corrosion, lightning strikes, and environmental concerns—Richard breaks down …
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Curious about how to navigate the evolving landscape of climate disclosure? In this episode, we dive into the essentials of reporting for CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project)—a critical framework for companies demonstrating environmental accountability. Join Catherine Beare, Regional Director, at Business Assurance and Myvi Somasundaram, Sustai…
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Join Catherine Beare, Regional Director of Business Assurance (UK & Iberia), and Nkiruka Ubah, Senior Consultant, Sustainability at Intertek Assuris, as they unpack the essentials of greenhouse gas (GHG) assurance. From regulatory expectations to real-world implementation, this episode dives into what companies need to know to build trust in their …
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ISCC Series: Introduction to the ISCC PLUS Scheme – What You Need to Know
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11:17In today’s episode, Intertek’s expert, Florencia Bahamonde, dives into the ISCC PLUS scheme, a voluntary sustainability certification that extends beyond regulatory requirements, helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future. In this episode, you will know which type of businesses and supply chain acto…
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Diving into the Climate Reporting Regulations in the United States
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16:17From California to the SEC, climate disclosure is becoming a business imperative. Join Catherine Beare and Beth Mielbrecht as they unpack the evolving U.S. climate reporting landscape, explore what companies need to know now, and share practical insights to stay ahead of regulatory expectations. Whether you're navigating the new California climate …
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Managing Allergen Risks: Innovation and Regulation in a Global Food System
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10:53In this first podcast Patrick McNamara, our Global Innovations and Quality Manager, Food Services, looks at the reasons why allergens remain one of the Food industry’s major issues as it faces unprecedented pressure to feed up to 10 billion people. Patrick introduces how replacement ingredients that meet consumer’s demands for healthier products ar…
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Forests, Footprints & the Future – An Earth Day Special
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13:56In this Earth Day special, host David Muil sits down with forestry expert Ciara McCarthy to explore the vital role forests play in our global ecosystem. From absorbing billions of tons of carbon dioxide to supporting biodiversity and Indigenous communities, forests are far more than just trees. Ciara unpacks the threat of deforestation, the promise…
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Pyrolysis Oil Series: Feedstocks, Fuels, and Sustainability Gains
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6:55In this episode of Assurance in Action, we explore the transformative potential of pyrolysis oil—a key innovation driving the circular economy. Liam Mills, an expert from Intertek Caleb Brett, breaks down the science behind pyrolysis, the variety of feedstocks it can process, and its current and future applications—from power generation to advanced…
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EUDR Series: A close look at the requirements for filing a Due Diligence Statement under EUDR
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12:12In this episode, join scientific consultants Lois Haighton, Jayne Stewart, and Luke Gwenter from Intertek’s Food & Nutrition Assuris Group as they explore the requirements for filing a Due Diligence Statement under EUDR. Tune in as they discuss the due diligence statement or DDS, which is one of the 3 necessary conditions for EUDR compliance, in or…
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ISCC Series: Introduction to the ISCC Certification—Driving Sustainability and Traceability
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11:21In today’s episode, our Intertek’s expert, Florencia Bahamonde, dives into the ISCC Certifications. ISCC standards drive sustainability and traceability across the supply chains, supporting companies to track certified materials at every stage, preventing fraud and ensuring that sustainability claims are verifiable. Speakers: Moderator: Catherine B…
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Episode 55: Circular Economy for the Wind Sector with RWE
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32:48On the 55th episode of the ReEnergise Podcast, our hosts Tom Quinn and Emily Rees, are joined by ORE Catapult's Senior Engineer for Sustainability, Lorna Bennet and RWE's Senior T&I Manager, Ian House.As the first generation of offshore wind farms near the end of their lifespans, tune in to hear us discuss what is being done to address the end-of-l…
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CSRD Series: CSRD Best Practices in the Oil and Gas Sector
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12:33What CSRD best practices look like in the oil and gas sector! As the CSRD reporting requirements start to kick in for a number of sectors this year, in this podcast we explore the current key themes and what ‘good’ looks like generally for sustainability in the oil and gas industry. Speakers: Catherine Beare the Regional Director - Intertek Busines…
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In this episode, join scientific consultants Lois Haighton, Luke Gwenter, and Karen Ngo from Intertek’s Food & Nutrition Assuris Group as they explore the new guidance, “Understanding your company position in cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, and wood supply chains” that the European Union has just released to help companies comply with…
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Water Efficiency And The Link To ISO 46001
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13:09In this episode, David Muil, Global VP of Sustainability for Intertek, explains the importance of water efficiency and how organizations can benefit from implementing ISO 46001:2019, the Water Efficiency Management System standard. The discussion covers the core components of the standard, its environmental and financial benefits, and real-world ex…
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Biodegradability Series: Understanding Biodegradability – Breaking Down the Facts
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7:37Biodegradability is more than just a buzzword—it’s a key factor in reducing environmental impact and ensuring a sustainable future. In this episode of Assurance in Action, Dhanashree Bhelose, Senior Business Development Manager, Environmental Services at Intertek, joins the conversation to break down what biodegradability really means, its role in …
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Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®): Unlocking the Power of FSC® & Chain of Custody Certification
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18:28Join us for an insightful discussion on the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) and Chain of Custody certification with Catherine Beare and Ciara McCarthy from Intertek. In this episode, we explore the significance of FSC® in responsible forest management, its impact on businesses and consumers, and how certification ensures trust, transparency, and …
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EUDR Series: An Overview of Products and Commodities Impacted
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9:20In this episode, join scientific consultants Lois Haighton, Luke Gwenter, and Karen Ngo from Intertek’s Food & Nutrition Assuris Group as they dive into the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Tune in as they break down the key commodities and products affected by this regulation and provide insights on how to determine whether a specific item fall…
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