Category playbooks for brand builders.
Eight sourcing guides. Each one covers the compliance framework, MOQ ranges, lead times, manufacturer evaluation criteria, and sample request checklists for a specific product category. Written for procurement managers and brand operators — not for beginners looking for a motivational overview.
Eight categories. Eight playbooks.
Cosmetics Private Label Sourcing Guide
MOQ ranges by product type, domestic vs. Korean vs. Chinese OEM decision tree, FDA MoCRA and EU CPNP compliance framework.
Supplements Private Label Sourcing Guide
cGMP manufacturer checklist, format cost comparison (capsule, gummy, powder), DSHEA compliance, label claim rules, testing requirements.
Beverages Private Label Sourcing Guide
TTB vs. FDA jurisdiction, co-packing vs. contract manufacturing, MOQ by container type, functional beverage compliance.
Skincare Private Label Sourcing Guide
Cosmetic vs. OTC drug classification, K-beauty OEM model, clean beauty compliance, stability testing, packaging sourcing.
Hair Care Private Label Sourcing Guide
Texture-specific positioning, sulfate-free formulation sourcing, salon-grade vs. mass-market quality tiers, allergen labeling.
Pet Products Private Label Sourcing Guide
FDA/AAFCO compliance for pet food and treats, NASC quality seal for pet supplements, MOQ ranges by format, manufacturer evaluation criteria.
Food Private Label Sourcing Guide
FDA food facility registration, co-packing vs. contract manufacturing, MOQ by category, 4–16 week lead times, shelf life and allergen disclosure.
OTC Drug Private Label Sourcing Guide
FDA Drug Establishment Registration, OTC monograph compliance, NDC code assignment, cGMP for drug manufacturing, 12–24 week lead times.
Field notes from the sourcing floor.
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