At minimum, prepare a product concept brief covering: intended product category and claims, target consumer, preferred key ingredients or any exclusions, packaging format, target retail price point, desired MOQ, and launch timeline. If you have an existing formula or reference product, note that too. The AJ Cosmo Labs app has a structured brief template that walks you through each field so manufacturers receive everything they need to quote accurately from the first message.
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