Buyer preparation guide

ODF Project Brief Checklist

Prepare the technical and commercial inputs needed for a useful oral dissolving-film feasibility review. A clear brief helps distinguish private label, custom development and technology-transfer projects.

Submit your project briefReview capabilities
ODF project brief and technical planning
Faster qualificationKey inputs supplied early
Clearer feasibilityConstraints visible upfront
Better scopingResponsibilities defined
Useful quotationVolume and pack included

Direct answer

What should an ODF project brief include?

An ODF project brief should identify the intended market and product category, active or ingredients, target amount per film, use case, formula status, desired film and sensory characteristics, testing or evidence available, packaging, forecast volume, launch timing and required documentation. Unknown items can be marked for development rather than guessed.

Choose the entry route

Start by describing what already exists.

A private-label enquiry begins with product fit and branding requirements. A custom project begins with a target product profile. A transfer project begins with the existing formula, process, analytical and stability package.

Calling the route correctly prevents an incomplete quotation and helps define who owns formulation, evidence, artwork, registration and supply responsibilities.

Five-part checklist

Give the technical team a decision-ready starting point.

01

Market and use

Country, product category, audience, intended use, proposed claims and launch channels.

02

Formula

Active or ingredients, forms, suppliers, target amount per film, excipients and formula status.

03

Product target

Film size, disintegration or release goal, flavour, mouthfeel, appearance and performance needs.

04

Evidence and pack

Analytical, prototype and stability data plus pack format, barrier and artwork requirements.

05

Commercial scope

Forecast, order assumptions, launch timing, destination, documents and buyer responsibilities.

Detailed inputs

Separate confirmed facts from desired outcomes.

Confirmed information

  • Ingredient names, forms and specifications
  • Available formula, method or test data
  • Destination markets and pack preference
  • Forecast and target launch window

Target requirements

  • Amount per film and intended use
  • Disintegration, release and sensory goals
  • Claims, shelf life and storage target
  • Required documentation and service scope

Open development questions

  • Loading and compatibility feasibility
  • Taste masking and polymer selection
  • Analytical and stability programme
  • Scale-up, packaging and commercial fit

Minimum buyer information

Inputs needed before commercial confirmation.

Intended marketCountry or region, product category, audience and proposed claims
Ingredient briefNames, forms, suppliers where known, target amounts and restrictions
Development statusConcept, existing formula, prototype, pilot, transfer or commercial product
Pack and forecastPreferred format, pack count, annual or launch volume and timing
Responsibility splitFormulation, evidence, registration, artwork, labels, logistics and document ownership

What happens next

A project review is not yet a manufacturing commitment.

Initial qualification

Lagom reviews project fit, missing inputs, technical risks, intended market, facility relevance, packaging, volume and likely development route.

Defined scope

If suitable, the parties clarify confidentiality, responsibilities, stage gates, deliverables, assumptions, evidence needs, commercial terms and information required before work begins.

Choose your pathway

Use the checklist with the right capability page.

01

Private label

Begin with product fit, brand, pack, market and forecast.

Frequently asked questions

Questions buyers ask before submitting a brief.

Can we submit an ODF enquiry without a finished formula?

Yes. A custom-development enquiry can begin with the intended market, active or ingredient concept, target amount, use case, product goals, packaging assumptions and forecast. Unknowns should be identified as development needs.

Is a confidentiality agreement required before sharing details?

Confidentiality requirements can be discussed before sensitive formula or process information is exchanged. A high-level non-confidential brief can usually support initial project qualification.

Why are market and claims needed so early?

Product classification, ingredient status, evidence, testing, label responsibilities and permitted claims differ by market. These factors can change formulation and commercial feasibility.

Why must expected volume be included?

Volume affects equipment fit, development route, packaging configuration, material sourcing, project economics and supply planning. A realistic range is more useful than leaving the field blank.

Can Lagom provide a quotation from an ingredient list alone?

An ingredient list is not enough for a reliable scope. Amounts, ingredient forms, market, claims, formula status, pack, testing, volume, timing and service requirements also influence feasibility and cost.

What should be attached to a technology-transfer brief?

Where available, attach formula and specifications, manufacturing instructions, material details, analytical methods, validation or development reports, stability data, packaging specifications, sample information and change history.

Ready for project qualification?

Share the market, formula status, pack, timing and expected volume.

Submit a manufacturing brief

Project note: Submission of a brief does not confirm feasibility, quotation, timeline, regulatory acceptability or commercial supply. These are confirmed only after project-specific review.