Engineering Safety: Field Notes, Observations, and Regulatory Insights

Evidence-led insights from the AMS engineering team. We share our field observations, risk mitigation strategies, and practical updates on the global standards shaping the future of product safety.

Construction1 March 2026

Post-tensioned concrete: The silent concept redefining Malta’s skyline

Malta’s skyline has been changing before our eyes. Peer through any window in Sliema, or St.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Entrepreneurship9 January 2026

From Employees to owners: The rise of the side hustle in Malta

The Maltese professional landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution. It is no longer defined strictly by the 9-to-5, but by what happens between 5-to-9.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Finance & Compliance28 July 2025

Compliance is Capital: A Maltese Business Owner's Guide to Navigating the EU's New Product Safety Era

The headlines are stark and unforgiving. In recent years, Dutch conglomerate Philips has been engulfed in a product recall crisis involving millions of its sleep apnea devices.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Functional Safety27 July 2025

The Double-Edged Sword of Functional Safety: Are We Ready for the Next Generation of Smart Machines?

Imagine a state-of-the-art, AI-driven manufacturing robot installed in a local factory.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Sustainability14 May 2025

Sustainability in Real Estate: A Guide for Maltese Business Persons

The property sector in Malta stands at a critical crossroads, where sustainability is no longer merely an optional consideration but an essential component of business strategy.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Construction Products23 February 2025

EU's New Construction Products Regulation: Implications for Maltese Importers and Manufacturers

A new Construction Products Regulation (CPR) officially known as Regulation (EU) 2024/3110, has come into effect, with significant implications for anyone involved in the construction industry within the European Economic Area, including ma…

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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AI & Risk Assessment20 November 2024

Advantages and Challenges of AI in Product Safety Risk Assessment

Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically Large Language Models (LLMs), or as we all refer to them, by brand name, such as ChatGPT, Gemini and similar lot, offer significant potential to revolutionise risk assessment processes mandated by…

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Machinery Regulation20 November 2024

The new EU Machinery Regulation: AI, cybersecurity and market surveillance for SMEs

The new EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 has brought about a sea change in how machinery safety is approached in the European Union, and its impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is significant.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Digital Product Passport29 September 2024

The Digital Product Passport: Unlocking New Dimensions in Transparency and Sustainability

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global trade and sustainability, the European Union (EU) is pioneering an initiative that stands to reshape industries and redefine financial paradigms; the Digital Product Passport (DPP).

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Cybersecurity26 July 2024

Cyber Resilience Act - Regulation (EU) 2019/1020: A Proposal in Strengthening Cybersecurity Across Europe

In today’s interconnected industrial landscape, aligning processes and leveraging expert industry knowledge is crucial for staying ahead.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Finance & Compliance1 June 2024

Strategic Financial Management in Product Certification: Enhancing Market Access and Consumer Trust

The importance of product certification in facilitating market access, particularly within the European Union, is profound.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Sustainability28 April 2024

Building a Sustainable Future: How EU Regulations Drive Energy Efficiency in Real Estate

The European Commission's requirements for the building and real estate sector are a crucial component of the broader European Union strategy to meet ambitious environmental, economic, and social objectives.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Machinery Regulation25 February 2024

The new Machinery Regulation. What is this and how will it affect me?

Get ready for a new law impacting machinery in Europe! The EU Machinery Regulation, arriving in January 2027, will establish stricter safety standards across the European Economic Area, including Malta.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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CE Marking25 November 2023

New beginnings in global trade: The role of importers in meeting EU safety criteria

In the dynamic world of international trade, the concept of importation from the eastern world has taken a new dynamic, especially after the recent global events.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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EU Compliance11 October 2023

Navigating EU Directives and Regulations: A How-to Guide for Manufacturers and Importers

As globalization continues to link economies, manufacturers and importers are increasingly looking to expand into international markets. The European Union, with its robust economic power is a prime destination for business expansion.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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Manufacturer Responsibility11 July 2023

Who’s responsible?

As a general consensus, the Maltese are more likely to seek the responsibility of good service rather than ensuring the responsibility of providing a safe product.

Ing. Stephen Mallia

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