Scale-up from lab to production

What is a realistic MOQ when scaling up from lab to production?

MOQs vary widely by category and manufacturer. Cosmetic and personal care co-packers often start at 500 to 1,000 units; supplement manufacturers may require 5,000 to 10,000 capsules per SKU; candle co-packers can sometimes start at 200 to 500 units per fragrance. On AJ Cosmo Labs, you can filter manufacturer listings by MOQ range so you only connect with partners whose minimums match your current production stage.

Read the full guide on Scale-up from lab to production →

More about Scale-up from lab to production

Make your own — start free

Ready to turn this into a real product? Tell us what you want to create and we'll set you up in the AJ Cosmo Labs app with your idea loaded — your first AI formulation is free.

Free to start · no credit card · we email you a link to pick up in the app.

Have a product idea?

Connect with vetted cosmetic chemists and custom labs on AJ Cosmo Labs.

Get on the App Store