Can I start a U.S. fragrance pilot order with 300–500 units per SKU, and what usually blocks it?

Quick Answer (for busy buyers)

Here’s the buyer-first summary. If your brand name is on the label, you usually act as the responsible person and must ensure the listing is submitted and kept current.

• For LAEYO Labs, most items start at 1000-3000 units per SKU.
• A 300-500 unit pilot is usually blocked by factory MOQ and by packaging suppliers’ minimums, especially for glass bottles, pumps, and decorated components.
• The most practical path is to finalize the concept and formula with samples first, then launch with 1000 units on a hero SKU (or consolidate multiple SKUs into one shared bottle/box structure).
• Typical workflow is: scientific product selection -> proposal confirmation -> contract -> brand/pack design -> sample confirmation -> production -> shipment.
• We can support customized formula development and lab sampling, plus product architecture, instructions, and price list copy if you need it.
• Timing is mainly driven by packaging and testing.
• Packaging ordering often takes 10-30 working days (e.g., glass bottle about 15 days; acrylic can be 30 days).
• Bulk production lead time is commonly 10-20 working days after final sample approval.
• We can arrange product testing and track test reports, and provide documentation support (e.g., required certificates and barcode information) while avoiding any guarantee of U.S. regulatory approval.