(milorad kravic/Getty Images)Health foods companies can make claims around bone and joint health maintenance once their products are approved by the Chinese regulator. Aside from the primary claim of “helps support maintain joint health”, the SAMR has also approved the secondary claims of “alleviate pain or stiffness (缓解疼痛或僵硬)” and “alleviate joint cartilage damage (缓解软骨损伤)”. (twinsterphoto/Getty Images)As of March 1, health food products containing coenzyme Q10 or melatonin as a single active ingredient will be permitted in oral liquid form in China. According to the official notice issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may also be produced in powder form. Elsewhere in China, overseas manufacturers selling health supplements may be able to register their manufacturing facilities directly with the Chinese authorities from June 1.