Services · Contract manufacturing
Supplement manufacturers matched by dosage form, MOQ and certification
Compare minimum batch and unit cost across HACCP/GMP/cGMP consortium plants on one basis, and run product notification plus ad pre-screening through a single contact. Small-batch contract manufacturing starts at 1,000 units.
- Reply within 1–3 business days
- MOQ from 1,000 units
- Free consultation & quote
- Recipe IP protection clause
At a glance — process, licensing, MOQ
Balanced DietLab standard values as of 2026-07; adjusted by dosage form, volume and export scope.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
No basis to compare plants
Each plant quotes different line items and minimum batches, so unit costs are not comparable.
Certificates and sanctions are opaque
Expired certificates or sanctioned plants are hard to screen out.
Regulatory ownership is split
Split ownership of manufacturing, licensing and screening causes repeated delays and rejections.
How BDL responds
Like-for-like quote comparison
A COGS table split into ingredients, packaging, tolling, licensing and logistics compares plants side by side.
Triple-checked certificates
Certificate copies, validity dates and MFDS sanction lookups are attached to every proposal.
One regulatory contact
Product notification, ad pre-screening and export documents run through one owner.
MOQ · Lead-time summary
Powder, stick 1,000 · jelly, gummy, pill 2,000 · tablet, liquid stick, pouch 3,000 · capsule, softgel, RTD 5,000 · 6 weeks minimum after sample sign-off, 8–14 weeks total.
FAQ for this audience
How should we pick a supplement manufacturer?
Check five things: track record for your dosage form, valid HACCP/GMP certificates, administrative sanction history, minimum batch per form, and regulatory capability. We only match consortium plants that pass a triple check on certificates and sanction history.
Ask about thisHow does health functional food manufacturing differ from general food?
Health functional food must be produced in a GMP-designated facility with functional ingredients at approved daily intake. General food runs under HACCP and may not carry functional claims.
Ask about thisCan you handle small-batch contract manufacturing?
Yes. Powder and stick start at 1,000 units; jelly, gummy and pill at 2,000; tablet and liquid stick at 3,000; capsule and RTD at 5,000.
Ask about thisWhat does a manufacturing quote include?
Ingredient cost, packaging (container, pouch, carton), tolling fee, licensing and ad-screening cost, and logistics — itemised in a COGS table with no hidden line items.
Ask about thisCan we see plant certificates and sanction history?
Yes. Each matching proposal includes HACCP/GMP certificate copies, validity dates and MFDS sanction lookup results. Anything unverified is labelled 'unverified'.
Ask about thisHow long does manufacturing take?
Six weeks minimum after sample sign-off; 8–14 weeks standard including licensing and ad screening. Dosage form and packaging lead time drive the schedule.
Ask about thisWhy use a broker instead of contacting plants directly?
Direct contact makes it hard to compare minimum batches and unit costs, and splits regulatory responsibility. A broker compares multiple plant quotes on one basis and unifies licensing and screening.
Ask about thisCan you manufacture for export?
Yes. We match cGMP facilities and apply FDA, HALAL, JAS and EU labelling requirements at formulation stage, plus free-sale certificates and ingredient analysis.
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