FAQ | Formulife

What is your minimum order size?

Our MOQs begin at 10k units per flavor for powdered products.

What does it cost to launch a product?

Many variables influence the cost of creating a product or custom formula, including volume, flavoring type (naturally flavored vs N&A flavoring), packaging, and number of servings per container. Also, addressing claims such as Gluten Free or Non-GMO can play a role in the cost of development.

Formulife develops products and formulas from $4 – $30 per unit, with an average of $12 per unit. Keep in mind that these figures do not include the cost of labels, shipping of finished products, insurance, marketing, and other costs outside of Formulife production.

What types of packaging do you offer?

We primarily work with HDPE and PET bottles in a variety of sizes and shapes. In addition, we have the capability to run glass packaging, stick packs, sachets, gusseted bags, and even single serving multipacks.

Custom packaging is always an option, though custom packaging MOQs are higher and are set by the packaging supplier. If you’re considering that route, note that we often have our customers supply custom packaging.

What are your lead times?

Lead times are a function of raw material and production line availability. The level of customization desired, including but not limited to unique packaging, sourceability of materials, and logistics, will have an impact on any lead time. We have proven success with our customer and vendor relationships which allow us to get your project across the finish line with diligence. After Finished Product Testing is performed inside our ISO 17025 Certified laboratory, finished goods typically ship 7-10 business days later.

Can I be there while my product is running?

Yes! We encourage the brands we partner with to visit our facility, and we welcome requests for audits and tours.

What is your testing process?

From raw materials to finished products, Formulife quality is always verified. Our rigorous testing procedures meet and exceed GMP standards. Unlike most manufacturers in our industry, we operate an in-house laboratory with an experienced, full-time team of chemists and microbiologists.

The Formulife standard testing protocol includes:
→ Continuity Fingerprint Testing – We identify the unique infrared spectrograph “fingerprint” of your product via FTIR testing. This allows us to match and confirm the continuity of your product at each stage of production, and across all production runs.
→ Organoleptic Testing – Our lead Quality Control staff verify the taste, smell, and visual appearance of your product in dry form, and in solution, if applicable.
→ Active Ingredient Verification – We verify with quantitative analysis one active ingredient in your finished product via HPLC, GC, or ICP-MS instrumentation.
→ Heavy Metals Testing – Our in-house lab tests for the presence of lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury via ICP-MS machines.
→ Weight Variation Testing – Solid-dose products are tested for consistency in weight.
→ Microbial Testing – State-of-the-art automated microbiological testing is performed on every batch. Tempo® testing identifies and quantifies YM (yeast and mold) and APC (aerobic platelet counts). Gene Up® real-time PCR testing detects pathogens (E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus).

Learn more about our Quality Control standards and processes here.

What certifications do you hold?

At Formulife, quality is always verified. Our facilities and processes are independently reviewed, and receive comprehensive third-party certifications, including:

→ Certified Organic by the Texas Dept. of Agriculture
→ Informed Manufacturer®
→ Health Canada® Certified
→ NSF® Certified
→ NSF for Sport® Certified
→ ISO 17025 Certified
→ American Halal Foundation® Certified

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What is your minimum order size?

What does it cost to launch a product?

What types of packaging do you offer?

What are your lead times?

Can I be there while my product is running?

What is your testing process?

What certifications do you hold?

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