What this covers

• Turn your concept into a buildable spec — ingredients, dosage form, strength, format
• Structure an RFQ suppliers can quote on, apples to apples
• Flag requirements that are vague, unusual, or quietly expensive
• Highlight the spec points that move price and quality most, so you can prioritise

What you get

• An annotated spec sheet in plain language
• A ready-to-send RFQ you can forward as-is
• A short list of the spec points that most affect price and quality

How it works

1. You send your idea or notes. A short brief, a formula, or a rough concept is enough to start.
2. I draft the spec and RFQ in the fields suppliers actually quote on, so responses are comparable.
3. You get a clean document plus watch-points — what most affects price and quality, in plain language.

Best for

Brand owners and practitioners who have a formula or concept — but no technical spec a factory can quote against.

What this covers

• Verify business claims — licences, scope, and certifications on record
• Separate real factories from traders and resellers
• Flag mismatches between what a supplier claims and what’s on file
• Shortlist who deserves a deeper look, with plain risk notes

What you get

• A supplier scorecard you can compare at a glance
• A shortlist with pros, cons, and risk notes
• Flags on anything that doesn’t add up — so you ask the right questions

How it works

1. You send supplier names, links, or quotes. Whatever you’ve collected is enough to start.
2. I run a desktop check and compare claims against the public record — what adds up, and what doesn’t.
3. You get a shortlist plus risk notes — a clear read on who’s likely a real factory and who needs more scrutiny.

Best for

Buyers comparing two to five suppliers who want to know who’s genuine before committing.

What this covers

• Read the fields that matter — identity, assay, heavy metals, microbes, contaminants
• Check the COA against your spec and the actual batch
• Flag missing tests, mismatches, and signs a document was edited
• Show you what a trustworthy result should look like

What you get

• An annotated interpretation of the COA, field by field
• A plain-language read on what passes and what doesn’t
• Questions to put to the supplier before you accept the batch

How it works

1. You send the COA or test report plus your spec. A single PDF or photo is enough to begin.
2. I review it field by field — what’s tested, what’s missing, what doesn’t match.
3. You get an annotated interpretation plus the concerns and questions worth raising.

Best for

Buyers who receive COAs and test reports and aren’t sure what to trust.

What this covers

• MOQ, pricing terms, and how they shift with volume or timing
• Penalties, delays, and quality failures — who actually carries the risk
• IP ownership and confidentiality, so your formula and brand stay yours
• Recall, liability, and dispute terms — with supplier-favouring clauses flagged

What you get

• A clause-by-clause risk summary
• Red flags translated into what they mean in practice
• Suggested points to negotiate, so you negotiate from strength

How it works

1. You send the draft contract. Word or PDF is enough — I don’t need a final version.
2. I read the risk-bearing clauses for what protects you and what quietly shifts risk onto you.
3. You get a marked-up summary with plain-language notes and points to negotiate before you sign.

Best for

Buyers about to sign an OEM or supply agreement who want the risk-bearing clauses read properly.

What this covers

• Map the certifications your product likely needs for each target market
• Label and claim rules, so you never promise what you can’t substantiate
• Claims that need scientific backing before they reach a label
• The right type of third-party testing for your product

What you get

• A market-by-market compliance roadmap
• Certifications worth pursuing, in priority order
• Claim do / don’t guidance, so your label stays defensible

How it works

1. You tell me the market and product type — which countries you’ll sell in, and what the product is.
2. I map the requirements — certs, claim rules, and the order to tackle them in.
3. You get a roadmap with clear steps — a practical plan you can hand to your team or supplier.

Best for

Brand owners entering the US, EU, or beyond who want to know what’s really required.

What this covers

• Talk through your specific situation on a focused call
• Straight answers and a practical next step you can act on
• No preset package and no upsell — just the time you actually need
• Walk away with a clearer read on the risk in front of you

What you get

• A focused call, billed by the hour — you pay only for the time used
• A brief written recap of what we covered
• Clear next steps you can act on the same day

How it works

1. You book a slot and send a little context. A sentence or two on what you’re weighing is enough.
2. We talk it through on a call — straight answers to your specific questions, no script.
3. You get a short written summary — a recap of what we covered and the next steps.

Best for

Buyers with one clear question and no need for a full engagement.

What this covers

• Ongoing review of specs, suppliers, COAs, and contracts as they arrive
• A consistent buyer-side voice from screening through to shipment
• Ad-hoc questions answered as they arise, without re-opening a project
• One advisor who knows your products and your history

What you get

• Continuous advisory across your sourcing, not a one-off review
• A monthly summary of what we reviewed and the risks to watch
• Direct access for questions as they come up, within the retainer

How it works

1. We set the scope and cadence — what you’ll send, and how often we’ll touch base.
2. I review each month’s materials before you commit — specs, suppliers, COAs, and contracts.
3. You get continuous guidance and a monthly summary — a clear record of what we reviewed and what to watch.

Best for

Buyers running ongoing sourcing who want a steady second pair of eyes across every order.