Our Research and Development Process

From Idea to Market Readiness – A Structured and Proven Development Process

Successful dietary supplements are not created by chance. They are the result of a structured, scientifically grounded, and professionally managed development process.

That is exactly the foundation of our R&D approach: developing dietary supplements that are scientifically validated, strategically designed, and logically executed.

Whether you want to use an existing formulation or develop an entirely new product together with us, our development team supports you from the initial concept to the final market-ready formulation.

Benefit from Clear Advantages

• Defined development phases with transparent milestones

• Early integration of regulatory and quality requirements

• Scientifically validated formulations

• Efficient and agile processes

• Reduced development risk

• Seamless transition from laboratory to industrial production

• Predictable market entry timelines

For product developers, regulatory managers, and decision-makers, this means one thing above all: your project is executed with scientific precision, operational discipline, and strategic clarity.

Overview of Our Development Process

Our R&D approach follows a structured, multi-phase model:

1. Idea Generation & Concept Development

2. Formulation & Laboratory Development

3. Pilot Production

4. Regulatory & Quality Approval

5. Production & Market Launch

Each phase systematically builds upon the previous one and includes formal review and approval steps to ensure professional project execution.

Whether we are developing a custom product or one of our own white-label solutions, every product follows the same defined process.

Below is a closer look at each phase.

Phase 1: Idea Generation & Concept Development

Every successful product begins with a clearly defined objective. During the first phase, we work closely with our customers to:

• Define product goals and target groups

• Clarify desired health benefits and positioning

• Assess technical feasibility

• Evaluate regulatory requirements

• Identify suitable dosage forms

This early feasibility analysis ensures that scientific, technological, and regulatory considerations are aligned from the outset.

Our interdisciplinary teams combine formulation expertise, regulatory know-how, and market understanding to develop a realistic and commercially viable product concept.

Phase 2: Formulation & Laboratory Development

Once the concept has been defined, the actual formulation work begins. Our development teams:

• Select suitable raw materials

• Develop scientifically structured formulations

• Optimize dosages

• Improve bioavailability and tolerability

• Ensure regulatory compliance

The goal is to create a reliable and scalable formulation that fulfills both functional and commercial requirements.

Laboratory and Stability Testing

Laboratory validation is a critical part of the development phase and provides a robust prototype before scaling up.

During this phase, we perform:

• Analytical determination of active ingredient content

• Stability testing

• Compatibility testing

• Sensory evaluations (where relevant)

This ensures that the formulation remains reproducible, functional, and stable throughout its intended shelf life.

Phase 3: Pilot Production

Before transitioning into full-scale manufacturing, the formulation is transferred into pilot production.

During this phase:

• Pilot batches are produced under real manufacturing conditions

• Process parameters are validated

• Manufacturability is assessed

• Initial packaging concepts are tested

This step ensures that a laboratory-developed formulation can be reliably reproduced on industrial production equipment.

Customers also receive production-representative samples for internal testing, market planning, or additional validation processes.

Phase 4: Regulatory & Quality Approval

Regulatory requirements and quality management are integrated from the very beginning. However, this phase ensures formal approval before market entry.

Our Regulatory Affairs team supports you with:

• Reviewing ingredients for legal compliance

• Label and compliance verification

• Preparation of product-related documentation

• Marketability assessments

• Coordination of product notifications (if required)

By integrating regulatory considerations early in the process, we minimize the risk of later adjustments or delays.

Quality Approval

Before commercial production begins, the following steps are completed:

Specification review by Quality Control

Finalization of documentation

Evaluation of stability data

Completion of additional internal quality procedures

Only after successful approval is the project transferred into the production phase.

Phase 5: Production & Market Launch

Following approval, industrial manufacturing begins.

Production is carried out under certified standards (GMP, IFS, FSSC, HACCP, and ISO-based systems) using defined and validated process parameters.

Batch documentation and quality controls ensure reproducibility and full traceability.

Launch Support

Beyond manufacturing, we also support our customers with:

• Packaging coordination

• Marketing and branding aspects

• Logistics and distribution

Our structured support ensures a smooth transition from development to successful market launch.

Behind the Scenes: An Experienced R&D Team

Behind every successful formulation is a strong team. Our research and development activities are driven by interdisciplinary experts, including food chemists, nutrition scientists, and experienced production specialists.

By combining scientific and technical disciplines, we evaluate product ideas holistically — from efficacy and safety to technological feasibility, sensory characteristics, and regulatory compliance.

This enables us to develop solutions on equal footing with demanding partners from the pharmaceutical, medical, and scientific sectors.

R&D for Proprietary Products and Customer Projects

In addition to customer-specific developments, we actively invest in our own research and innovation projects.

We continuously evaluate new technologies, raw materials, and dosage forms — in some cases in cooperation with external research partners.

Examples of our R&D activities include:

Improving bioavailability through innovative ingredient forms

Development of plant-based capsule shells

Testing new ingredient combinations for modern supplement concepts

This ongoing innovation work also benefits our customers and enables future-proof product solutions.

Let us turn your idea into a market-ready product.