Here are 6 key points to consider when developing a product:

1. Target audience: Who will be using the product?
2. Benefits: What benefits does the target audience need?
3. Formulation: Based on ingredient characteristics, palatability, portability, and ease of use for the target audience, determine the dosage form. For example, probiotics are sensitive to moisture and heat, so a powder packet or capsule is better than a liquid or high-moisture product like a gel. Ingredients with an unpleasant taste can be put in capsules. Tasty, palatable forms like beverages, gummies, or powder sticks can increase willingness to consume. Portable forms like powder packets, pouches, or small bottles increase likelihood of purchase and use. Consider the swallowing and chewing ability of the target audience when selecting the form, as beverages may be better for elderly groups while capsules/tablets suit most adults.
4. Formula: Select functional ingredients to combine based on the needs of the target audience.
5. Cost: Consider the costs of ingredients, packaging, marketing, etc. Meylon can help select suitable ingredients and packaging based on the desired product cost structure.
6. Volume: Determine appropriate production quantities based on expected sales volume and the factory’s minimum batch sizes. Larger volumes generally lower production costs per unit.

Rigorous testing and inspection of materials is crucial for companies to deliver high-quality products to customers. There are several key steps involved in materials quality control:

1. Setting Specifications

Engineering and product teams will determine the critical specifications required for purchased materials. This includes physical, chemical, and performance requirements that suppliers must meet. Clear specifications are essential for quality control.

2. Supplier Qualification

Potential suppliers are evaluated to ensure they can consistently meet specifications. This may involve auditing facilities, processes, and quality systems. Only approved suppliers are used since the incoming quality of materials heavily depends on the supplier’s capabilities.

3. Incoming Inspection

When materials are received, inspections are conducted to verify conformance to specifications. This typically includes visual checks, dimensional measurements, testing chemical composition, and performance testing. Sampling plans may be used to pull random samples from larger batches for inspection.

4. Process Control

During production, processes are continuously monitored to ensure they remain in control. This can involve statistical process control tracking key process parameters over time to identify when a process may be deviating from target conditions. Operators are trained to inspect in-process materials.

5. Final Testing

Finished products undergo inspections and tests to confirm quality prior to release. Examples include appearance, packaging, dimensions, performance, and life testing. For critical product characteristics, 100% inspection may be conducted.

6. Documentation

Extensive records are maintained for each step of production and testing. This traceability enables root cause analysis if any non-conformances are found. Records confirm due diligence was followed in verifying quality.

Rigorous quality control requires investment, but prevents defects, hazards, and failures down the line. Setting clear specifications, verifying supplier capabilities, robust inspections, consistent process control, and complete documentation are critical for delivering high-quality materials and products.

The efficacy formula column only shows the most common and general effects. If you have special efficacy claims, we can still find suitable ingredients for you based on your needs and develop special efficacy products. If you have any special needs, please feel free to contact us at any time.

The formulations shown here are more common. But if you have specific benefit claims in mind, we can still source suitable ingredients and develop customized products per your needs. Please contact us anytime if you have particular requirements – we’re happy to create specialized products for you.

Factories have minimum order quantities (MOQs) for production, which vary by product. If you’re uncertain about volumes or want a rough estimate, please reach out anytime. We’re happy to provide guidance on appropriate batch sizes.