Expect 3–6 months from initial brief to a co-packer-ready formula. Prototype development runs 3–6 weeks, followed by 4–12 weeks of accelerated stability testing. Founders who post a structured brief on the AJ Cosmo Labs app often receive their first formulator proposals within 48–72 hours, which accelerates the overall timeline significantly.
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