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58 The International Journal of Conformity Assessment
Author Biographies
Diego Alejandro Uribe Polo is based in Peru, he
is the founder of LAB SQUAD, an organization
focused on training and consulting in accreditation
and quality management systems. His expertise
includes conformity assessment, risk management,
and the application of international standards, with a
specialization in ISO/IEC 17025 across Latin America.
Ivette Zarate F. is based in Chile, she has a degree in
Chemistry from the Ponti昀椀cia Universidad Católica
de Valparaíso. More than 20 years of experience in
training and comprehensive chemical consulting, with
a focus on the development of analytical methods,
instrumentation and development of good laboratory
practice protocols. With extensive experience in the
implementation and validation of procedures for
water, food and fruit production sectors, guaranteeing
quality and ef昀椀ciency standards.
Víctor Valverde is based in Chile, he holds a
degree in Analytical Chemistry from the University
of Concepción in Chile. He is experienced in the
implementation of various analytical techniques, both
classical and instrumental. Commissioning equipment
such as ion chromatographs, gas chromatographs,
and organochlorine compound analyzers.
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Solange Henriquez is based in Chile. She has a
degree in Industrial Chemistry from the Ponti昀椀cia
Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, with over 15
years of experience in research, development, and
innovation across the mining, food, and environmental
industries. Solange has experience as a technical
and management auditor under ISO 17025 and
17020 standards, and extensive experience in the
implementation and oversight of integrated systems,
supported by a diploma in Integrated Management
Systems (ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001) from the
Ponti昀椀cia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Melba Huerta is based in Chile. She is an Industrial
Chemist and Occupational Risk Preventionist,
an expert in the implementation, control, and
improvement of quality, safety and environmental
management systems, especially focused on
compliance with the regulatory requirements given
by the Chilean national authority in various areas
(environment, food, pharmacy, mining), among other
activities of management system for ISO/IEC 17025,
ISO/IEC 17020, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
standards.
