Request for quote: Supplement product
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Supplement RFQ spec builder
A request for quote (RFQ) tells a manufacturer exactly what to price: the product, the formula, the packaging, how many units and by when. Fill in what you know and print it or copy it into an email. Your entries stay in your browser.
Your spec sheet
Add a product name or dosage form to export.
Send it to manufacturers
Shortlist up to 5 manufacturers and send one quote request; paste this spec into your message or attach the PDF.
What to put in a supplement RFQ
- The dosage form, serving size and servings per container: they decide which equipment and which facilities can make the product.
- The exact form of each ingredient and the amount per serving: magnesium glycinate and magnesium oxide are priced differently, so name the form, source and any standardization you want.
- Your first order size and how often you expect to reorder: both shape the price per unit and whether a manufacturer can take the job.
- Packaging: container, count, closure, and who supplies label artwork.
- Certifications and markets: these decide which facilities can make your product.
- Testing: ask what is included per batch, such as a certificate of analysis.
- Your timeline and budget, so a manufacturer can tell you early if they don’t fit.
Before you send it
- Check each manufacturer’s certifications on the issuer’s own list (certification guide).
- Send the same spec to every manufacturer so quotes are comparable.
- Ask what is included and what costs extra (for example testing, label design, shipping).
Common questions
What is an RFQ for supplements?
A request for quote: a document that tells a contract manufacturer what you want made so it can price it. It covers the product, formula, packaging, quantities, timing and any certifications you need.
What does a manufacturer need to give me a quote?
At least the dosage form, the formula with the form and amount of each ingredient, the serving size and count per container, the packaging, and how many units you want. The more exact the spec, the more comparable the quotes.
Do I need a finished formula?
No. Tick “I don’t have a formula yet” and describe what you want the product to do; some manufacturers offer formulation help. Say so in the RFQ so they can quote for it.
Should I share my formula with manufacturers?
Many brands ask manufacturers to sign a non-disclosure agreement before sharing a full formula. You can send a first RFQ with the dosage form, key ingredients and quantities, and share the full formula once you are talking to a shortlist.
How many manufacturers should I ask?
Enough to compare a few quotes on the same spec. On this site you can shortlist up to 5 manufacturers and send them one quote request.