Category · Probiotics
Probiotics OEM — from strain selection to guaranteed CFU
Strain blends, guaranteed CFU design, coating and freeze-drying stability, and stick or capsule formats — reviewed together. Labelled counts are set for end of shelf life, not production day.
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- MOQ from 1,000 units
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- 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
Labelled CFU vs actual CFU
Designing only for production day means counts fall during distribution.
Strain cost varies by quote
Same CFU, very different cost depending on supplier and coating.
Unclear claim scope
Claims written without checking notified vs individually approved get blocked.
How BDL responds
CFU guaranteed at expiry
Overage, coating, and water activity are all factored to hit expiry-date counts.
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Claim route checked upfront
Label wording is reviewed against screening rules during formulation.
MOQ · Lead-time summary
Stick powder 1,000 · capsule 5,000 · tablet 3,000 · sample min 6 wks · full 8–14 wks.
FAQ for this audience
How is guaranteed CFU labelled?
Labelled for end of shelf life and verified per lot.
Ask about thisSynbiotics and postbiotics too?
Yes — prebiotic blends and heat-killed postbiotics are both supported.
Ask about thisIs cold chain required?
Coated freeze-dried strains ship at ambient; stability testing confirms it.
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