What is the smallest order?

1,000 units for powder and stick formats.

Is unit cost much higher at 1,000?

Yes, per-unit cost is higher than at 10,000, but total cash risk is far lower for a first run.

Can we reorder in the same small quantity?

Yes — repeat runs at 1,000 are supported once the formula is fixed.

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Small-batch OEM from 1,000 units — validate before you scale

First brand, first SKU, or a pre-funding test run — powder and stick formats start at 1,000 units, with the same HACCP/GMP facilities and licensing process as large runs.

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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

Big plants demand 10,000+
Ordering big before validation locks cash and inventory.
Small orders get ignored
Inquiries go unanswered or deprioritised.
No regulatory support at small scale
The brand ends up handling labelling and screening alone.

How BDL responds

Consortium secures small-run slots
Small-run lines allocated across the HACCP/GMP partner network.
🧪 AI formulation cuts development cost
3–5 min drafts reduce iterations, so small runs stay affordable.
Same licensing support at any volume
Manufacturing report and ad screening handled the same way.

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.

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FAQ for this audience

What is the minimum order?

1,000 units for powder and stick.

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How much higher is the unit cost?

It depends on format; we quote 1,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 tiers together.

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Can we produce for crowdfunding tests?

Yes — validate with 1,000 units, then scale.

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