What each one means
Private label. A licensed factory already makes a proven formula. Your label goes on it. With Orvanes, one batch is shared by several brands, each with its own label. You order a small number of units, and we take care of production.
Contract manufacturing. You deal with a factory yourself. You order a full batch, and the whole batch is yours. You file the licences and arrange the lab testing.
In both cases a factory makes the product and your brand name is on the pack.
The two side by side
| Contract manufacturing, on your own | Private label with Orvanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Who handles production | You | We do |
| Smallest order | 500 units or more of each product | 50 tubs of whey protein, or 100 units of any other product |
| Cash to start | About ₹1.6 to 2.6 lakh for each product | From ₹46,552 |
| Licences | You file them | We file them |
| Lab testing | You arrange it | Every batch, included |
The figures for going on your own are estimates. Ask each factory for a written quote before you compare.
The ₹46,552 is our smallest first order: 100 multivitamins at ₹30,800, plus the launch fee of ₹15,752.
When private label fits
Private label fits when you want to start small.
- You want a small first order. 50 tubs or 100 units, not a full factory batch.
- You already have buyers. Gym owners, trainers, coaches and clinics have members who trust them.
- You do not want the paperwork. We file your FSSAI registration and check your label against supplement rules.
- A proven formula is enough. We offer four products to start: whey protein, creatine, multivitamin and omega-3.
It has limits, and you should know them.
- You choose from the products we offer. Whey protein comes in one flavour, chocolate.
- You change the name, the logo, the colours and a set of approved lines on the label. The legal parts are locked.
- Batches follow a calendar. Each batch closes on the 25th, and a first order takes about six weeks.
When contract manufacturing fits
Contract manufacturing fits when you need something that a shared batch cannot give you.
- You want your own formula or your own flavour.
- You can sell a full batch. That is 500 units or more of each product.
- You have the cash. About ₹1.6 to 2.6 lakh for each product, before you sell one unit.
- You are ready to do the paperwork. You file the licences and arrange a lab test for each batch.
If you want your own flavour or a rollout across a gym chain, talk to our team. We look at custom requests one by one.
What to check in any factory
Whichever route you choose, a factory makes your product. Check five things.
- An FSSAI licence and a GMP certificate. Check the licence number online.
- Stock formulas that are already in production.
- An in-house lab and recent test certificates.
- Product liability insurance.
- The factory itself. Visit in person before your first order.
If you sign with a factory yourself, put the important points in writing: the exact formula, the pack, the test limits, a test certificate with every batch and what happens if a batch fails. Have a lawyer draft the agreement.
Every Orvanes batch is produced in FSSAI-licensed facilities. Every batch comes with a lab report that your buyers can open from a QR code on the pack. Our page on quality and testing shows how a batch is checked.
How to decide
Answer three questions.
- How many units of one product can you sell?
- How much cash can you put in before your first sale?
- Do you need your own formula, or is a proven one enough?
If you can sell fewer than 500 units, want to keep your starting cash low and are happy with a proven formula, start with private label. If you can sell a full batch and you need your own formula, contract manufacturing may suit you better.
Not sure yet? Our guide to starting a supplement brand in India shows the costs and the steps.