Our MOQs are designed for brands at every stage. Private label: 250 units per SKU. Custom formulation: 500 units. Contract manufacturing: 1,000 units. These minimums allow emerging brands to start without massive inventory commitments.
Timeline depends on project type. Private label with stock formulas: 4-6 weeks. Custom formulation: 6-12 weeks. Contract manufacturing (your formula): 2-4 weeks. Testing adds 4-12 weeks depending on requirements
Our 15-minute discovery call covers your brand vision, projectrequirements, timeline goals, and budget considerations. We'll recommend the best service path and outline next steps. No obligation, no pressure.
While many clients are established businesses, we also work with entrepreneurs launching their first brand. You'll need a business entity for regulatory and invoicing purposes before production begins
Private label uses our existing stock formulas (100+ options) that you customize with scent, color, and packaging. Lower cost, faster timeline. Custom formulation creates a unique formula from scratch based on your specific requirements
Cost varies by formula complexity, order quantity, packaging, and testing requirements. Private label typically runs $3-10 per unit at minimum quantities. Custom formulation has additional development fees. We provide detailed quotes after consultation.
Absolutely. Our contract manufacturing service produces your existing formula. We'll review it for manufacturability, conduct required testing, and handle production. Minimum 1,000 units.
We can source packaging from our supplier network, or you can provide your own. We'll advise on suitable options for your formula and help coordinate packaging that meets regulatory requirements.
Yes. Our facility operates under Health Canada licensing requirements for cosmetic manufacturing. We follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines for all production.
Standard testing includes stability testing (accelerated and real-time), preservative efficacy testing (PET), and microbial testing. Additional testing can be arranged based on your requirements or target markets.
Yes. We provide regulatory support for US market entry including FDA facility registration guidance, product registration, and label compliance review.
For custom formulation projects, you own the formula we develop for you exclusively. For private label using our stock formulas, those remain our intellectual property but you have full rights to sell the finished product.
Our manufacturing facility is located in Canada. We ship throughout North America and can accommodate international shipping arrangements.
After your call, we'll send a project proposal within 3-5 business days. This includes scope, timeline, and pricing. Once approved, we begin the development process.
Reordering is straightforward. Contact us with your order quantity, we'll confirm lead time and pricing, and schedule production. Repeat orders typically have faster turnaround.
Yes, that's our private label service. Choose from our stock formulas, customize scent/color/active boosters, and we'll produce them with your branding.
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