Plan for 8–18 weeks from formula brief to first production run, depending on format complexity, extract lead time, packaging procurement, and regulatory review. Powder sachets are typically fastest at 6–10 weeks; canned sparkling tonics can take 10–18 weeks. Posting a detailed brief on the AJ Cosmo Labs iPhone app helps co-packers respond faster and reduces back-and-forth that adds weeks to the timeline.
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