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Production Lead Times (How long does it take?)

At Aurora Global Brands, we pride ourselves on speed-to-market. However, timelines vary depending on whether you are buying standard stock (Private Label) or manufacturing from scratch (OEM).

1. Private Label Orders (Standard Stock)

  • Total Turnaround: Approximately 2-4 Weeks after artwork approval (rush: 3-7 days), plus shipping. Air shipping via UPS DDP (duties included) usually takes 15-20 days.
  • Breakdown:
    • Design Approval: 1-3 business days (depends on how fast you approve the mockup).
    • Mold Creation: 2-3 days (Creating your unique hot-stamp plate).
    • Production: 7-10 business days (Printing, assembling, packing).
    • Quality Control (QC): 1-2 days.

2. OEM / Custom Formulation Orders

  • Total Turnaround: Approximately 3-5 Months.
  • Breakdown:
    • R&D & Prototyping: 2-4 weeks.
    • Stability Testing: 1-2 months (Required for safety).
    • Packaging Production: 30-45 days (Bottles/Boxes).
    • Filling & Assembly: 2-3 weeks.

Note: Timelines start from the day Payment is received and Design is approved.

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