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The International Journal of Conformity Assessment
2026 | Volume 5, Issue 1
MESSAGE FROM IAS PRESIDENT
Dear Readers,
Looking back through past issues of this journal feels a bit like taking a trip
through time. The articles and themes explored throughout earlier editions
continue to resonate, often reappearing in new ways and contexts. Together,
they form a continuum of ideas and insights, but In more recent issues,
along with this continuity, there’s a growing sense of urgency and re昀氀ection,
in昀氀uenced by rapid technological change, institutional shifts, and broader
uncertainty in the world around us. In such times, publications like this play
an especially important role. They provide practitioners with a forum not only
to share real-world experience, but also to seek perspective, reassurance, and
validation from peers.
From its inception, IAS established this journal with a clear purpose: to
create a platform where practitioners can exchange insights drawn from
practice, and where readers are encouraged to actively engage with those
contributions. That mission remains unchanged. We invite our readers to
read thoughtfully, respond critically, and contribute their own perspectives—
helping to sustain an ongoing and meaningful professional dialogue.
As we continue to strengthen and re昀椀ne the themes explored in these pages,
we are also pleased to welcome a group of distinguished experts who
have agreed to serve on our editorial advisory group. Their experience and
judgment, combined with the dedication of our editorial team, will help ensure
that the journal continues to expand its reach, deepen its relevance, and serve
the needs of our professional community.
Thank you for taking the time to read and engage with this issue. I hope you
昀椀nd it both thought‑provoking and rewarding.
Raj Nathan
President
International Journal of Conformity Assessment (IJCA)
May 2026
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