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The International Journal of Conformity Assessment
systems and international standards—enhancing operational efficiency and test result reliability and
ultimately benefiting patient care and regulatory compliance.
As an equally important contribution, Uribe et al. present the article “Impact of ISO/IEC 17025
Accreditation on Food Safety: Arsenic Speciation and Quality Control of Maize,” based on a poster
presented at the INOFOOD trade show in Santiago, Chile, in November 2024. Their study explores
how ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation enhances food safety by improving the accuracy and reliability
of arsenic speciation in maize. Given the health risks of arsenic exposure, even at trace levels, the
use of accredited, standardized testing methods is essential. The paper underscores the value of
accreditation in ensuring quality control and safeguarding public health through more dependable
laboratory results.
Finally, the editorial team presents an article summarizing the results of a short, anonymous survey
conducted by IAS to assess awareness, usage, and attitudes toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) among
conformity assessment bodies.
On behalf of the IJCA editorial team, we extend our gratitude to all contributors to this volume. We
hope readers find the content both useful and meaningful in supporting their professional goals and
advancing the broader mission of conformity assessment.
Alberto Herrera
Executive Editor
International Journal of Conformity Assessment (IJCA)
June 2025
