The SA Starter Kit

Start your own supplement brand.

The real costs, rules and step-by-step plan to launch your own supplement brand in South Africa, before you spend a cent.

R299 13-page guide (PDF) + Excel costing calculator · instant download

Buy the kit · R299 What's inside

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Ever looked at a R500 tub of supplements and thought "I could make my own"?

You can. Most brands on pharmacy shelves don't own a factory. They use a contract manufacturer, put their own label on it, and focus on selling. This kit shows you exactly how that works in South Africa, and what it really costs before you spend a cent.

What you get

What's inside

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The 13-page Starter Guide (PDF)

How contract (white-label) manufacturing actually works
How to choose a first product that people reorder
11 questions to ask every manufacturer before you sign
The South African rules: SAHPRA, health claims, and what you can and can't say
Label anatomy diagram, so you don't reprint 1,000 labels
Where to sell: your own store, Takealot, gyms, pharmacies
A 30-day launch plan, week by week
The 10 most expensive beginner mistakes, and the fix for each
Infographics on every page, plus a tap-through link to every official source (SAHPRA, the Acts, CIPC, GS1, ARB)

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Costing Calculator (Excel)

Type in your quotes and see your total launch cost instantly
True cost per unit, including the hidden one-off costs
Profit per sale online vs. through a retailer
Your break-even point: how many units before you're in profit
A price ladder showing your profit at every price from R149 to R599

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Bonus: free manufacturer match

Design your product in our free formulation builder
See a live ballpark cost per unit as you go
Send your brief and we'll match you with South African contract manufacturers that suit your product and batch size

Sneak peek

A look inside the guide

How the supplement business really works — How the business works

Finding a manufacturer and the questions to ask — Find a manufacturer

Launch costs, profit and break-even infographics — Do the maths

Anatomy of a supplement label — Anatomy of a label

Your 30-day launch plan — 30-day launch plan

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Who it's for

Gym owners, personal trainers and coaches
Fitness and wellness creators with an audience
Pharmacists, nurses and health practitioners
Anyone who's been sitting on a supplement idea

Who it's not for

People looking for a "get rich quick" button. A supplement brand is a real business, and this kit helps you start it with your eyes open.

FAQ

Questions

How do I get the kit after paying?

Instant download straight after payment. Payhip also emails you the download link, so you can get it again later.

How do I pay?

Checkout is handled securely by Payhip and paid via Paystack in rand. We never see your card details.

Do I need Excel?

The calculator is an Excel (.xlsx) file. It also opens in Google Sheets and Apple Numbers.

Is this specific to South Africa?

Yes. Everything is written for the South African market and priced in rands, including the local rules (SAHPRA) and where to sell.

Will you help me find a manufacturer?

Yes. Use the formulation builder to send your brief, and we'll match you with suitable South African contract manufacturers. Transparency: we may have working relationships with, or receive referral fees from, some manufacturers we recommend. We'll always tell you when that applies, and the final choice is always yours.

Ready to start with your eyes open?

Guide + calculator, instant download.

Buy the kit · R299

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Disclaimer

This kit is general business education, not legal, regulatory, medical, tax or financial advice. Example figures are ballpark estimates. Always confirm requirements with qualified professionals and get real quotes before you invest.