Frequently Asked Questions
Most Popular Questions
Which development pathway is right for me?
We offer three development pathways depending on your goals, timeline, and level of customization:
We offer three development pathways depending on your goals, timeline, and level of customization:
- Ready-To-Go — Fastest path to market using proven formulations (1,000 PC MOQ)
- Small-Batch-Bar — Semi-custom development with flexible customization options (2,500 PC MOQ)
- Custom Solutions — Fully custom formulation and strategic product development (5,000 PC MOQ)
What are your minimum order quantities?
Our minimums depend on the development pathway selected:
* Packaging format and component selection may also impact final minimums.
Our minimums depend on the development pathway selected:
- Ready-To-Go: 1,000 pieces
- Small-Batch-Bar: 2,500 pieces
- Custom Solutions: 5,000 pieces
* Packaging format and component selection may also impact final minimums.
What is Ready-To-Go?
Ready-To-Go is our fastest launch pathway featuring proven, pre-developed formulations that are ready for production. Clients can select from standard or luxury packaging options to accelerate speed to market.
What is Small-Batch-Bar?
Small-Batch-Bar is a semi-custom pathway that allows brands to start with a performance-driven base formula and customize actives, fragrance, positioning, and packaging options.
What is considered fully custom development?
Custom Solutions are built from the ground up and typically involve custom formulation, strategic positioning, proprietary product architecture, testing, and scaled manufacturing support.
Can I customize a Ready-To-Go formula?
Ready-To-Go products are designed for speed and efficiency, so customization is limited. For more flexibility, we recommend our Small-Batch-Bar pathway.
Ready-To-Go products are designed for speed and efficiency, so customization is limited. For more flexibility, we recommend our Small-Batch-Bar pathway.
Can I use my own packaging?
Yes. Depending on the project pathway, clients may supply their own packaging or select from our standard and luxury packaging options.
Yes. Depending on the project pathway, clients may supply their own packaging or select from our standard and luxury packaging options.
Do you offer turnkey services?
Yes. Brand Labs USA offers turnkey support including formulation, packaging sourcing, filling, labeling, assembly, and manufacturing coordination.
How long does development take?
Timelines vary depending on the pathway selected:
Timelines vary depending on the pathway selected:
- Ready-To-Go — Fastest turnaround
- Small-Batch-Bar — Moderate development timeline
- Custom Solutions — Longer strategic development process
Do you work with startups?
Yes. We work with both emerging brands and established companies. Our three development pathways are designed to support brands at different stages of growth.
