Allow four to ten weeks for prototype formulation, then three to six months for accelerated stability testing at ICH conditions (40 °C / 75% RH). Regulatory dossier and INCI labeling take one to two additional weeks. Total timeline from brief to first commercial run is typically seven to twelve months. Starting with a clear brief on AJ Cosmo Labs compresses early-stage delays significantly.
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