Quote · Cost
Supplement OEM cost — the four line items that set your unit price
Quotes differ mostly because specs differ. We break cost into raw material, packaging, processing and certification so you can compare vendors on identical 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.
| 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
Mismatched quotes
Quotes missing packaging or testing look cheaper but grow later.
Fixed cost at low MOQ
Setup and printed film inflate unit cost at low volumes.
Undefined material grade
The same ingredient name can differ hugely by purity and spec.
How BDL responds
Four-line cost sheet
Material, packaging, processing and certification are itemized separately.
Price by volume tier
Unit prices at 1,000 / 3,000 / 10,000 units are shown together.
Like-for-like template
Competitor quotes can be dropped into the same template for comparison.
MOQ · Lead-time summary
Unit price depends on format, dose and packaging · approval, review and testing are separate · quotes in 2 business days.
FAQ for this audience
What is the entry budget?
Based on MOQ 1,000–5,000 by format; we quote once the spec is fixed.
Ask about thisIs the sample billed?
Samples are billed separately and may be offset on production orders.
Ask about thisWhat is inside the quote?
Material, packaging, processing, testing/certification and tiered unit prices.
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