Private-label vs custom formulation

What is the difference between private-label and custom formulation?

Private-label means you brand a manufacturer's existing stock formula — fast, low-cost, no formula ownership. Custom formulation means a chemist or formulator builds a product to your specification from scratch, and you own the resulting formula. Private-label suits fast, low-budget launches; custom suits brands needing a defensible IP moat. AJ Cosmo Labs connects founders to both types of partners across 11 CPG industries.

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