Formula ownership depends entirely on your contract. Many small-batch manufacturers treat your formula as their trade secret by default unless you negotiate an explicit assignment clause. Always insist on a written agreement that grants you full ownership of the formula file, the IFRA documentation, and any proprietary blend ratios before production begins. AJ Cosmo Labs recommends reviewing all agreements before releasing escrow payments inside the app.
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