For a new formula developed from scratch, expect 12 to 20 weeks total: roughly 4 to 8 weeks for formula development and revisions, 4 to 12 weeks for accelerated stability testing, and 2 to 4 weeks for a pilot batch and full production run. If you supply a validated formula, timelines compress to 6 to 10 weeks. AJ Cosmo Labs lets you communicate milestones and track progress inside the app.
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