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Lead time depends mostly on whether the formula is stock or custom and whether ingredients are in stock. Here are the steps under the cGMP rule and the timelines makers publish.
Researched against our directory of 195 makers, maker-published documents and official sources. Last reviewed October 2026. Figures change, so confirm with the maker before budgeting.
| Maker | Published lead time |
|---|---|
| Randal Optimal Nutrients | Normal turnaround 2 weeks |
| F.A.M.E. Health Labs | About 4 weeks for ready formulas |
| Albert Max | Average turnaround 4 weeks |
| Alaska Spring Pharmaceuticals | 4–6 weeks for private-label orders |
| Your Gummy Vitamins | 4–6 weeks stock gummies; 6–12 months to develop custom gummies |
| Aqua Nutraceuticals LLC | 6–10 weeks for most supplements |
| BL Bio Lab | 8–12 weeks new products; 6–8 weeks reorders |
| Factory6 | 8–10 weeks first order; 6–8 weeks reorders |
| NutraStar | 8–12 weeks from formula approval |
| Eva Nutra | 10–12 weeks for full turnkey runs |
Start on a stock formula, confirm ingredients are in stock before signing, and get label artwork approved early. Reorders are typically faster than first orders, as several makers above publish. Minimums go hand in hand with lead time: see low MOQ manufacturers.
Published lead times range from about 2 weeks for stock runs to 8–12 weeks for new custom products. Custom gummies can take 6–12 months to develop. Reorders are usually faster than first orders.
The smallest order a manufacturer will accept for one product, usually stated in bottles, units or capsules. Stock formulas have far lower MOQs than custom formulas.
Only in a facility that registers with the FDA and follows the dietary supplement cGMP rule (21 CFR part 111). Most brands use a contract manufacturer.