New Product Development

No two products that we formulate are the same. Using processes genuinely bespoke to each of our brand partners, we create innovative products totally unique to your brand.

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Product Development and Formulating

New product development and formulating is where we thrive at Health Focus Manufacturers, keeping our partners ahead of the competition in an ever-evolving industry. Our team will provide you with regular industry and raw material updates to ensure your business strays at the forefront of innovation.

In that hands of our expert formulation chemists, our best practice approach to research and development allows us to modify existing formulas, reengineer current products and develop new and innovative products. Our formulation team has extensive experience creating quality skin care, hair care, pet care and baby care products for Australian and global markets.

When it comes to new product development our approach is entirely bespoke. Never cutting or providing off-the-shelf solution — every product is tailored to your specific requirements and unique to your brand.

From the initial concept to the final samples, our formulation team provides you with the knowledge and support you need to create award-winning products.

How does it work?

The New Product Development Process

01

The Product Development Brief

Getting started on your new product development journey is easy. Using our New Product Development Form, you'll help to provide us with a clear idea of the product you want to develop. If you're unsure of your exact needs, we're happy to assist you in developing your brief.

Once the brief is complete, our formulation team will review it and meet with you to provide feedback and discuss the finer details. If you are happy with what we have proposed, we can then proceed onto to next stage - and the most exciting part: the Formulation Sample Phase.

02

The Formulation Sample Phase

After feedback from our chemists, if you wish to proceed we charge a modest fee (this covers raw materials). Our R&D team will then create your formulation samples (under 5 weeks).

03

Formulation Sign-off & Manufacturing Quotation

Once you approve the formulation samples we’ll provide a firm manufacturing quote. We test the fill volume of your packaging and the compatibility of the product/packaging.

04

Preservative Efficacy Testing & Stability Testing

Your products undergo Preservative Efficacy Testing and Stability Testing by an independent external microbiological laboratory (charged directly to you).

05

Procurement & Production Scheduling

Place your order. Pay deposit. Raw materials are procured for your product. Production schedule is dependent on due dates of raw materials, availability and packaging delivery.

06

Manufacturing & Production

Once the raw materials arrive, your chemist follows your products into manufacturing ensuring product integrity and efficiency. Quality Control checks will be conducted throughout this entire process.

Production scheduling is dependent on raw material availability and the delivery of your packaging.

Explore New Horizons With Health Focus Manufacturers

Whether you're an emerging brand or an established business, our team at HFM will guide you through every step of the product development process. Using our decades of experience in the Australian and international markets, we're experts at helping businesses take the next step towards success. Get in touch with our team to start your journey today.

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New Products FAQ:

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

10,000 units per product.

What is the average timeframe for the sample development?

Under five weeks.

How many revisions are included in the formulation & sampling phase?

3 revisions are included in the Formulation & Sampling stage.

What certifications does HFM hold?

ISO 22716 GMP: Cosmetics
ISO 9001
Australian Certified Organic (ACO)
COSMOS
Organic Food Chain (OFC)
Sedex

What is the average time required to take a new product from brief to production?

The process can take anywhere from 6 - 12 months depending on the complexity of the formulation.

Who owns the final formulation IP?

HFM owns the IP for every formulation we develop; however, unlike many other manufacturers, we offer our brand partners the option to purchase this, as we understand its importance to them.

What is required before starting new product development?

New partners must complete a New Product Development Form, which our formulation chemists will then review and provide feedback on. This process can take up to 14 working days.