This announcement releases the Directory of Health Functions Allowed to be Claimed for Health Food - Helps Maintain Bone and Joint Health (Alleviates Pain or Stiffness/Alleviates Cartilage Damage) and its supporting technical guidelines. It officially incorporates this new function claim into the health food function directory. The attached guidelines specify the principles and requirements for evaluating this function, covering its applicable scope, animal tests, human trials, test items, and criteria for result determination.