Recently, the Yunnan Provincial Local Standard “Nanhong Agate,” compiled by the Baoshan City Comprehensive Testing Center for Quality and Technical Supervision, was approved by the Yunnan Provincial Administration of Quality and Technical Supervision. 2013 Year No. 23 The announcement has been approved and released, and effective from... 2014 Year 2 Moon 10 Effective from the date of issue.     In the process of developing the Baoshan Center’s standards, based on the collection of the latest research findings both internationally and domestically, ... 3000 Multiple samples of Baoshan Nan Hong agate were subjected to testing, analysis, and research, enabling the identification of distinctive technical parameters and key authentication indicators specific to Nan Hong agate. After repeated deliberations and multi-faceted verification, a local standard titled “Nan Hong Agate” was finally formulated, harmonizing scientific rigor, advanced technology, and practical operability. The approval and promulgation of this standard will play a positive role in promoting market management of Nan Hong agate by relevant authorities, further standardizing the Nan Hong agate market, safeguarding consumers’ legitimate rights and interests, enhancing the intensity of resource conservation and utilization of Nan Hong agate, and fostering the healthy development of the jewelry and jade industry.     Next, the Baoshan Center will take the approval and release of the local standard “Nanhong Agate” as an opportunity to further intensify its promotional efforts, strengthen inspection services, and continuously standardize the development of the industry. On one hand, it will promptly organize training sessions to disseminate and implement the standard among all relevant entities, including suppliers, processors, and consumers, ensuring wide-scale adoption of the standard throughout the city and even the entire province. This will effectively guide various aspects such as product naming, inspection, and testing of Nanhong Agate, standardize trading markets, enhance product quality and market competitiveness, and promote the healthy and orderly development of the industry. On the other hand, the Center will focus on internal improvement and innovation in its services, thereby providing better support for Baoshan. “ City of Jewelry ” Provides strong technical support for its development.