Most contract manufacturers require a minimum order quantity of 500–5,000 units for a first production run after formula development is complete. Some small-batch labs accept MOQs as low as 100–250 units at a higher cost per unit. AJ Cosmo Labs lets you filter manufacturer profiles by MOQ before you even finalize your formula, so you can align development decisions with production reality from day one.
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