Launching a cosmeceutical product needs innovation, precise formulation, testing, and compliance. FRL supports startups and manufacturers with expert guidance and advanced labs to create skincare and beauty products with cosmetic and therapeutic benefits.
From Concept to Clinically-Proven Cosmeceuticals — We Make Innovation Happen.
For manufacturers, startups, and dermatology clinics, cosmeceutical development comes with challenges from lack of technical expertise and infrastructure to balancing innovation, safety, and cost. Clinics launching custom lines also face formulation, compliance, and branding hurdles.
Success demands precise formulation, quality ingredient sourcing, and rigorous safety and efficacy testing. Without expert support, delays, higher costs, and regulatory setbacks are common, especially when meeting safety, claims, and labeling requirements.
FRL’s team of chemists, nutritionists, and skincare experts specializes in developing high-performance cosmeceutical products.
Our advanced labs support precise formulation, testing, and product refinement.
We help ensure your product complies with local and international safety and efficacy standards.
FRL offers customizable solutions for both small-scale launches and full-scale development.
From sourcing ingredients to packaging, we provide all services needed to launch your product successfully..
Gain technical support to develop products that deliver both cosmetic appeal and therapeutic benefits.
Utilize our labs for safety, efficacy, and sensory testing to ensure your product meets regulatory standards and consumer expectations.
Get expert guidance on certifications, safety documentation, and labeling to ensure full compliance.
We assist in sourcing high-quality, compliant raw materials for safe and effective formulations.
We assist in sourcing high-quality, compliant raw materials for safe and effective formulations.
Get expert support in formulation, ingredient selection, and R&D to speed up your cosmeceutical product’s success. Our advanced lab enables manufacturers and startups to test, develop, and refine products with professional guidance.
Each package includes a consultation where clients can provide input on raw material needs, product specifications, and process planning. Clients may bring their own raw materials or choose FRL’s procurement services, which are available as a separate package. Extended lab time, storage, packaging, and regulatory compliance needs are also discussed during the consultation.
| Package | Basic | Premium | Advanced |
| Duration | 3 Days (4-6 hours/day) | 4 Days (4-6 hours/day) | 5 Days (4-6 hours/day) |
| Expertise Provided | Chemists + Nutritionists | Chemists + Nutritionists | Chemists + Nutritionists + Pharmacologists/Regulatory Experts |
| Lab Access | 4 hours per day | 6 hours per day | 6 hours per day |
| Equipment Access | Standard cosmeceutical formulation equipment | Advanced cosmeceutical formulation equipment | Full access to advanced equipment for cosmeceutical production |
| Raw Material Procurement | Client brings materials | Client brings materials / procurement assistance available (additional cost) | Full procurement assistance or sourcing available (additional cost) |
| Storage Facility | Limited storage (up to 1 day) | Storage for up to 3 days (including freezer) | Extended storage (up to 7 days, including freezer) |
| Sensory Testing | Basic testing for cosmetic sensory attributes | Full sensory lab testing (texture, fragrance, etc.) | Full sensory and efficacy testing, detailed report |
| Packaging Assistance | None | Standard packaging advice | Full packaging solutions and regulatory compliance advice |
| Photoshoot / Video | Basic photo documentation | Full video and photo documentation | Full video, photo documentation + advanced editing |
| SOP Provided | Simple SOP with video documentation | Detailed SOP with video documentation | Comprehensive SOP with video, ingredient sourcing, and packaging details |
| Consultation | 30-minute pre-planning consultation | 1-hour pre-planning consultation | Full consultation with ongoing feedback |
| Cost (INR) | ₹70,000 – ₹90,000 | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,30,000 | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Service | Details | Cost (INR) |
| Raw Material Procurement | Full sourcing of raw materials for the project (client-specific needs) | ₹20,000 – ₹40,000 |
| Extended Lab Time | Additional lab access beyond the package (per day) | ₹20,000 per additional 2 hours |
| Extended Storage | Storage for raw materials beyond package duration (up to 1 month) | ₹7,000 – ₹15,000 (per week) |
| Advanced Packaging Solutions | Customized packaging solutions including design, sourcing, and testing | ₹30,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Regulatory Compliance | Assistance with nutritional, functional, or nutraceutical regulatory approvals and documentation | ₹40,000 – ₹70,000 |
| Advanced Photoshoot & Video Editing | Professional photoshoot and video editing for marketing purposes | ₹35,000 – ₹60,000 |
Each package includes a consultation where clients can provide input on raw material needs, product specifications, and process planning. Clients may bring their own raw materials or choose FRL’s procurement services, which are available as a separate package. Extended lab time, storage, packaging, and regulatory compliance needs are also discussed during the consultation.
We begin with an in-depth discussion of your product’s goals, including formulation needs, ingredient functionality, and desired cosmetic benefits.
You can either provide your ingredients or leverage FRL’s sourcing services for compliant, high-quality raw materials (available as an additional service).
Use our lab facilities for 4-6 hours per day (depending on the package) to develop, test, and refine your cosmeceutical product.
Conduct Sensory Testing (texture, fragrance, skin feel) and Efficacy Testing to ensure your product delivers the promised results.
Receive a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with video documentation for future production scaling.
Ensure your product meets regulatory requirements and finalize packaging design and labeling with our expert advice.
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Each package includes 4-6 hours of lab time per day, depending on the package selected. Additional lab time can be arranged at an extra cost.
You can observe the output and results of the product development process, but to maintain efficiency and confidentiality, the actual working process is not open for observation. You will receive real-time feedback and updates.
We offer sensory testing (texture, fragrance, application) and efficacy testing to ensure your product meets cosmetic and therapeutic claims. Safety testing can also be arranged as part of the advanced packages.
If additional lab time is required, it can be arranged at an extra cost. This can be discussed during the consultation or as the project progresses.
FRL provides expert guidance on regulatory standards, including product safety data, labeling requirements, and certification processes, ensuring your product meets both local and international regulations.
Yes, real-time feedback based on product output is encouraged. Adjustments can be made within the allocated lab time. Additional adjustments may require more lab time, which can be arranged at an additional cost.
You will receive a comprehensive SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) along with video documentation of the development process to support future production scalability.
Yes, storage is included for the duration of the project. Extended storage can be arranged at an additional cost if required beyond the package timeline.
Yes, expert selection can be discussed during the consultation phase. Based on your project’s complexity and specific requirements, we will recommend the most suitable experts, and you will have the option to make a choice.
Project costs will vary depending on the complexity of your product development needs. More complex projects, such as those involving multiple stages of testing, advanced formulations, or extensive regulatory compliance, will require more resources and expertise, which may increase the overall cost. During the initial consultation, we will assess your project and provide a detailed cost breakdown based on the specific requirements.
The project cost typically covers lab time, expert consultation, sensory and stability testing, ingredient sourcing (if requested), SOP creation, and documentation. Additional services such as extended lab time, advanced packaging solutions, and regulatory assistance may incur additional costs, which will be discussed during the consultation.
Yes, project scope changes can be requested, but they may affect both the timeline and cost. We recommend discussing any adjustments as early as possible to avoid delays. Major changes to the product formulation, testing requirements, or packaging could incur additional charges based on the complexity of the new requests.
Our team follows a rigorous development and testing process to ensure that the final product meets your quality standards. This includes sensory testing, stability assessments, and, if required, functional efficacy testing. You will receive regular updates during the process, and final approval is always in your hands before the project is completed.
If the product does not meet your expectations based on the agreed-upon project scope, we encourage you to provide specific feedback during the review process. Adjustments can be made within the allocated project time. In cases where further changes are required beyond the initial agreement, additional costs may apply, which will be discussed in advance.
Yes, certain projects may require specialized testing (e.g., advanced nutritional analysis, microbiological testing, or functional efficacy studies) or the use of specialized equipment. These services are not included in the standard package and will be billed separately. We will inform you of any additional costs during the consultation phase.
You will receive regular updates from the assigned expert throughout the project. Milestones, including formulation completion, testing results, and final documentation, will be shared with you. You can also communicate directly with the expert or project manager to discuss any concerns or feedback as the project progresses.
We can assist with obtaining additional certifications such as organic, vegan, or halal, depending on your product’s needs. These certifications require specialized processes and documentation, which may involve extra time and costs. We will provide you with a clear plan for obtaining the necessary certifications during the project consultation.
FRL focuses primarily on product development and initial testing. However, we can provide guidance on scaling up your product for large-scale manufacturing, including connections to co-packers and manufacturers that align with your product’s needs. Our team will also ensure that all the processes we develop are scalable and replicable for commercial production.
If your project exceeds the estimated timeline due to unforeseen complexities, we will notify you immediately. Extensions may incur additional charges, but we will provide a detailed explanation and options to continue or adjust the project scope. We aim to keep timelines as efficient as possible while maintaining quality.
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