Glossary

Batch / pilot batch

Also known as: production batch, pilot batch, scale-up batch

A batch is a single production run of a product made together under the same conditions and assigned one lot number for traceability. A pilot batch is a small trial run made before full-scale production to confirm the formula and process work outside the lab. Brands typically approve a pilot batch before committing to a larger manufacturing run.

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