# National Standards
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Safety by Design: China Toughens Auto Standards to Match the Heavy Realities of the EV Era
China is implementing its strictest automotive safety standards in twenty years, significantly increasing side-impact test mass and mandating that EV batteries do not catch fire during thermal runaway. The new regulations also require physical emergency power-off switches, signaling a shift toward higher safety thresholds for the world’s largest EV market.
China’s Diaper Crisis: Regulators Launch Multi-Agency Probe into Chemical Contamination
Chinese authorities have launched a high-level, inter-agency investigation into the presence of the toxic chemical formamide in baby diapers. The probe highlights a critical gap in national safety standards and reflects the government's urgent effort to manage a growing consumer trust crisis involving major domestic and international brands.
China Lays the Regulatory Tracks for its Low-Altitude Economy Ambitions
China's MIIT has introduced six mandatory national standards for civil drones, focusing on perception and avoidance technologies to bolster the safety of the 'low-altitude economy.' This regulatory step aims to standardize the industry for mass commercial use and maintain China's global lead in autonomous aviation.
Coding the Future: China Unveils Sweeping New Standards for AI, Aerospace, and the Digital Economy
China has released 402 new national standards covering strategic sectors like AI, Beidou navigation, and aerospace to streamline industrial upgrading. This move aims to establish a unified digital foundation while enhancing safety, environmental sustainability, and consumer protection across the domestic economy.
China Targets 'Pocket Bombs' with Mandatory Service-Life Labels for Power Banks
China has introduced its first mandatory national standard for power banks, requiring manufacturers to disclose the recommended service life of devices. The move aims to eliminate low-quality products and reduce fire risks through stricter 3C certification requirements.