Identification & shortlisting
Two to three vetted manufacturers matched to your format and volume.
Service · Manufacturer Sourcing
Manufacturer sourcing & GMP clearance navigation
Finding the right manufacturer is one of the hardest parts of bringing a product to market, and one of the most consequential. We take the guesswork out of it by vetting partners for TGA GMP clearance, capability fit and minimum-order viability.
Scope
What the engagement includes
TGA GMP clearance verification
Clearance confirmed before you send anyone your formula.
Capability matching
Format, volume and certification checked against what each plant can actually run.
Technical briefing package
Your dossier sent out with a structured brief, so quotes are comparable.
Quote facilitation
Quotes gathered and normalised into a like-for-like comparison.
China manufacturing guidance
For brands weighing offshore production, with the compliance trade-offs made explicit.
Protocol
How it runs
- 01
Discovery call
Format, volume targets, budget and timeline.
- 02
Manufacturer shortlist
Two to three suitable manufacturers identified and vetted.
- 03
Technical brief
The formulation dossier goes out with a structured briefing.
- 04
Quote review
Quotes compared side by side so the decision is an informed one.
For founders who need a manufacturer identified, brands wanting an independent review of their current one, and anyone needing a TGA-compliant alternative at short notice.
Questions
Questions we're asked about sourcing
Do you take a commission from the manufacturers you recommend?
No, and that is the reason the shortlist is worth reading. We take nothing from manufacturing, so a plant appears on it because it fits the brief, never because it pays to be there.
Am I obliged to use one of your manufacturers?
No. The shortlist is a recommendation, not a requirement. You are free to use your own, and the formulation can be built to that plant's capabilities instead.
How do you know a manufacturer is legitimate?
TGA GMP clearance is verified before your formula is sent anywhere, alongside a capability check that the plant can actually run your format, your volume and any certification the line depends on.
Will I know the minimum order quantities before I commit?
Yes. MOQ sits in the shortlist beside cost, location and packaging, so the commercial picture is visible before you open a conversation with anyone.
Can you help if I am considering manufacturing offshore?
Yes, China included, with the compliance trade-offs stated plainly at the outset rather than discovered later at the border.
What if my current manufacturer is not working out?
The incumbent is reviewed independently and, where it is warranted, we identify a TGA-compliant alternative, including at short notice when supply is at risk.
Next step
Begin with a 30-minute discovery call
A focused conversation to understand your product and scope what's possible. No pressure, no pitch.