Guide · Vendor selection
How to compare supplement OEM manufacturers in Korea
Three quotes are not comparable when the assumptions differ. Here is a 12-point checklist and an MOQ table that put MOQ, cost tiers, lead time, certification and licensing support on the same axis.
- 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
Quotes use different assumptions
Grade, dosage and packaging differ, so price alone misleads.
Unclear licensing scope
Confirm who handles the manufacturing report and ad screening before signing.
Format coverage varies
No single plant is strong in every format.
How BDL responds
Same-condition quote template
Fix formula, quantity tier and packaging so quotes become comparable.
Consortium line allocation
The best-fit HACCP/GMP partner plant is assigned per format.
🧪 AI formula draft + COGS
Formula draft, cost structure and claim evidence in 3–5 minutes.
MOQ · Lead-time summary
Powder/stick 1,000 · gummy 2,000 · tablet 3,000 · capsule/RTD 5,000 · sample min 6 wks · full 8–14 wks.
FAQ for this audience
What should I compare first in a supplement OEM?
Format coverage, MOQ, unit-cost tiers, sample-to-mass lead time, HACCP/GMP certification, and licensing/ad-screening support.
Ask about thisWhy do quotes differ so much between plants?
Ingredient grade, dosage, excipient ratio, packaging spec, and order tier differ. Re-request quotes on an identical formula and quantity.
Ask about thisOEM or ODM?
OEM if your formula and concept are set; ODM if you delegate planning. Our AI Formula Lab delivers ODM-level drafts in 3–5 minutes.
Ask about thisHACCP vs GMP?
HACCP is food hazard control; GMP is the health-functional-food manufacturing and quality standard, and is mandatory in Korea.
Ask about thisHow do I confirm small runs are possible?
Ask for an MOQ table by format: powder/stick 1,000, gummy 2,000, tablet 3,000, capsule/RTD 5,000.
Ask about thisTypical lead time?
Samples from 6 weeks; concept to shipment 8–14 weeks, with 2–4 weeks of licensing in parallel.
Ask about thisCan approved (individually recognised) ingredients be used?
It depends on the supplier's rights. Confirm the usable ingredient list and recognition numbers upfront.
Ask about thisWhat changes if I plan to export?
Destination labelling rules, ingredient regulations, English CoA/MSDS, and facility registration such as FDA.
Ask about thisWhich documents should I get before signing?
GMP/HACCP certificates, prior manufacturing-report cases, formula summary, stability report, and a sample lot CoA.
Ask about thisWhat makes Balanced DietLab different?
A consortium of HACCP/GMP partner plants rather than one factory, plus AI-generated formula drafts with COGS and claim evidence.
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