Core Insights - In the first half of this year, China approved the establishment of 524 national standard materials, representing a year-on-year increase of 78.8% [1] - The total number of approved national standard materials has reached 18,982, with the country maintaining a leading position in international measurement mutual recognition capabilities [1] Group 1: National Standard Materials Overview - National first-level standard materials accounted for 5.9% of the total, with 31 items approved, showing a year-on-year growth of 47.6% [1] - National second-level standard materials made up 94.1% of the total, with 493 items approved, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 81.3% [1] Group 2: Application Areas - In the environmental monitoring sector, 202 standard materials were approved, accounting for 38.6% of the total, with a year-on-year growth of 69.7% [2] - The manufacturing and petrochemical industries saw the approval of 150 standard materials, representing 28.6% of the total, with a significant year-on-year increase of 108.3% [2] - In the food and agricultural product safety testing sector, 134 standard materials were approved, making up 25.6% of the total, with a year-on-year growth of 78.6% [2] - The medical and health sector had 38 standard materials approved, accounting for 7.2% of the total, with a year-on-year increase of 40.7% [2] Group 3: Specific Developments - The newly approved EGFR gene mutation genomic DNA standard material is expected to enhance the quality of companion diagnostics for targeted therapy in non-small cell lung cancer, thereby improving treatment outcomes [1] - The newly established series of graphite physical property standard materials will provide precise and reliable testing benchmarks for lithium battery manufacturers, supporting raw material quality control and production process optimization [2]