What volumes are typical?

Ampoules run 20–30 mL, pouches 50–120 mL and bottled drinks 100–350 mL.

2,000 units for liquid formats, container specification dependent.

How is shelf stability handled?

Sterilization conditions, pH, and container compatibility are validated at sample stage before scale-up.

Format · Liquid

Liquid & ampoule OEM — sterilization, stability and container in one design

For liquids, quality is decided by sterilization and container, not just the blend. Sediment, off-notes and discoloration are validated at sample stage against real distribution conditions.

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At a glance — process, licensing, MOQ

Balanced DietLab standard values as of 2026-07; adjusted by dosage form, volume and export scope.

6-step OEM process
Step	Duration	Deliverable
1 · Concept	1 week	Concept brief
2 · Formulation	2–3 weeks	3 formulas · COGS · claim draft
3 · Sampling	2–3 weeks	Samples · stability report · label
4 · Licensing & ad screening	2–4 weeks (parallel)	Manufacturing report · ad approval no.
5 · Mass production	2–4 weeks	Finished goods · lot CoA
6 · Shipping	1–2 weeks	Delivery · sales dashboard

Licensing & screening checklist
Item	Authority · basis	Time
Product manufacturing report	Local authority (plant)	1–2 weeks
Ad pre-screening	Korea Health Functional Food Assoc.	2–4 weeks
Functional ingredient evidence	MFDS notified / individually approved	Verified at formulation
HACCP · GMP	Held by consortium plants	Always valid
Export documents (FOB)	Free-sale cert · ingredient analysis	1–3 weeks

MOQ & lead time by dosage form
Dosage form	MOQ (units)	Standard lead time
Powder · stick	1,000	6 weeks
Jelly · gummy · granule	2,000	8 weeks
Tablet · liquid stick · pouch	3,000	8–10 weeks
Capsule · softgel · RTD	5,000	10–14 weeks

Source documents: /docs/oem-odm-process-guide.md · /docs/hff-approval-checklist.md

Common pain points

Sediment & separation
Without solubilization design, sediment appears in distribution.
Heat-induced off-notes
Excess heat damages flavor and some actives.
Container compatibility
Material choice can cause sorption and oxygen ingress.

How BDL responds

Solubilization design
Solubilizers and pH are tuned to keep clarity.
Sterilization tuning
Sterilization intensity and time are tuned per product.
Stability-based shelf life
Shelf life is set from accelerated and real-time stability data.

MOQ · Lead-time summary

Ampoule/pouch/bottle 2,000 · container-specific MOQ applies · sample min 6 wks · full 10–16 wks.

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FAQ for this audience

Ampoule or pouch?

Ampoules read premium; pouches win on cost and logistics.

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Sugar-free liquids?

Allulose and stevia blends are tuned for aftertaste.

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Typical shelf life?

It depends on format and sterilization; testing sets the final value.

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