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[GD] // Sourcing Guides

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.

[01] // All guides

Eight categories. Eight playbooks.

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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.

MOQFDA MoCRAEU CPNPKorean OEMLead times
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Supplements Private Label Sourcing Guide

cGMP manufacturer checklist, format cost comparison (capsule, gummy, powder), DSHEA compliance, label claim rules, testing requirements.

cGMPDSHEANSFLabel claimsHeavy metals testing
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Beverages Private Label Sourcing Guide

TTB vs. FDA jurisdiction, co-packing vs. contract manufacturing, MOQ by container type, functional beverage compliance.

TTBFDACo-packingAluminum cansFunctional beverages
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Skincare Private Label Sourcing Guide

Cosmetic vs. OTC drug classification, K-beauty OEM model, clean beauty compliance, stability testing, packaging sourcing.

OTC drugK-beauty OEMClean beautyStability testingRetinol
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Hair Care Private Label Sourcing Guide

Texture-specific positioning, sulfate-free formulation sourcing, salon-grade vs. mass-market quality tiers, allergen labeling.

Sulfate-freeCurly hairSalon-gradeAllergen labelingMOQ
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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.

AAFCONASCPet foodPet supplementsMOQ
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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.

FDACo-packingShelf lifeAllergensMOQ
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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.

FDAOTC monographNDCcGMPMOQ
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// Next step

Ready to source?

Six fields. Thirty seconds. We match you to three manufacturers inside 36 hours — MOQ, lead time, indicative cost on each.