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BriefYour exact spec
R&DFormulation & lab tests
Sample roundsIterate until right
RegulatoryFSSAI / CDSCO support
Production10–20 weeks end to end
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10–20 wksDevelopment to production
Where it fits
Three ways to make it. Pick your trade-off.
← Faster to marketMore differentiation →
White label
Ready-made
Private label
Proven base, customised
Contract
Built from scratch
Formulation
Already exists
Proven base, adapted
Developed for you
Speed
Usually quickest
4–10 weeks typical
10–20 weeks typical
MOQ
Often lowest
Varies by category
Often 500–3,000 units
Cost
Lowest upfront
₹40–150/unit (skincare, 500 MOQ)
₹1–10 lakh R&D + per unit
Differentiation
Low — same product, your label
Medium — harder to copy
High — truly proprietary
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Formula IP · Usually yoursRegulatory · FSSAI / CDSCO helpMOQ · Often 500–3,000Compare manufacturing routes
Formula IP · Usually yoursRegulatory · FSSAI / CDSCO helpMOQ · Often 500–3,000Built from a blank page. Owned by you.
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The investment
Agree the breakdown before work begins.
R&D₹1–10 lakh typical
Dev feeUsually upfront
ProductionPer unit, after
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1Who owns the final formulation — in writing?
2What does the development fee cover, and how many sample rounds?
3What is the MOQ once the formula is final?
4Can you support FSSAI or CDSCO filings?
5What testing do you run before production?
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Contract-developed sleep gummy — novel formula, 3,000 units, North India.
Shivalik Pharma Works fits your brief because:
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MOQ 2,000Below your 3,000 units
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In-house R&D labFormulation & sample rounds
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Baddi, Himachal PradeshWithin North India
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Regulatory supportFSSAI filing assistance
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Category, quantity, certifications and region.
2
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3
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FAQ
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How long does contract manufacturing take?–
Full development-to-production timelines typically run 10–20 weeks depending on product complexity, regulatory requirements and testing.
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