Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the release of new standards in the "elderly and children" sectors, focusing on the design and safety of products for these demographics [1][3]. Group 2 - In the elderly sector, the National Standard for "Guidelines for the Design of Elderly Furniture" has been approved and will be implemented on February 1, 2026. The standard emphasizes the actual needs and physiological and psychological characteristics of the elderly, providing detailed design requirements for furniture [1]. - The standard specifies that the design of furniture materials should consider potential risks, recommending soft neutral colors like light beige for main tones and low-saturation warm colors like light yellow for auxiliary tones to help elderly individuals clearly identify edges and reduce the risk of collisions [1]. - The standard encourages the use of natural and environmentally friendly materials, avoiding those with strong odors or allergens, and prioritizes high flame-retardant materials for soft furniture [1]. - The design of furniture should be adjustable in height and angle, with smooth and rounded exposed parts, a stable structure, non-slip armrests, and easily washable components [1][2]. Group 3 - The standard for intelligent design in elderly furniture advocates for simplicity and practicality, ensuring that smart applications are easy to learn and understand, with clear operational prompts that can be adjusted based on the user's cognitive level [2]. - The functional design of products should closely align with the needs of the elderly, incorporating necessary assistive features such as non-slip foot pads, handrails, and safety barriers in beds, as well as health monitoring devices [2]. - Product dimensions should be based on the physical data of elderly users, with recommended values for common furniture features [2]. Group 4 - In the children's sector, the International Organization for Standardization has released an international standard for "Child Care Products - General Safety - Part 2 - Mechanical Hazards," addressing mechanical hazards that children may face when using various products [3]. - The standard establishes a comprehensive safety requirement system covering 19 dimensions related to mechanical hazards, including risks from sharp edges, moving parts, and cord-related dangers, addressing 13 types of mechanical injury scenarios [3]. - Specific safety measures include limiting cord lengths to a maximum of 220 mm and loop lengths to 360 mm to prevent strangulation, and ensuring gaps in moving parts are either less than 3 mm or greater than 12 mm to avoid finger injuries [3]. - This international standard was developed with the leadership of Chinese experts in collaboration with experts from 15 other countries, providing a basis for future international safety standards for various child care products [3].