China has led the revision and release of an international standard for miniature fuses, specifically the "Small fuses - Part 4: Universal Modular Fuses (UMF) - Through-hole and Surface Mount Types." This standard addresses the evolving needs of the fuse industry towards miniaturization and improved performance.
China has led the development and release of the international standard "Information Technology – Security Services – Cryptographic Suites Conformance Testing Methods – Part 16: ECDSA-ECDH Cryptographic Suites." This standard, with fully independent intellectual property rights, provides a unified technical specification for the compliant application and security evaluation of international cryptographic suites, addressing security risks in IoT technologies.
Global regulators will have to confront US policy on dollar-backed stablecoins as they seek international standards for payment tokens, Andrew Bailey said.
The WHO announced prequalification approval for artemether-lumefantrine, the first antimalarial formulation designed specifically for newborns and infants. Previously, infants were treated with formulations intended for older children, carrying greater risks of dosage errors, side effects and toxicity. This marks the first time the WHO has prequalified a malaria treatment for this age group.
