Experienced Cosmetic Chemist and Regulatory Expert in Consumer Goods Industry. Special expertise in Natural and Organic Industry. Flavor, Fragrance, Product Development, Packaging, Manufacturing Expertise. Essential Oil Expertise. CBD Expertise.

Since 2016 I've created over 400 products for 30+ brands/companies in my R&D lab. I've created - Supplements (vitamins, herbs, aminos, metals, etc) - Sexual enhancement products (male & female) - Beverage flavorings, electrolyte blends, colors - Skincare products, therapeutic and beauty products - Veterinary products (dogs, cars, horses, monkeys, poultry) - Tobacco flavorings/blends The types of products range from dissolvable powders to capsules, creams/lotions to suppositories, flavored waters to cigars...the possibilities really are endless! After leaving 17 years in pharmaceutical product development and QA, I started my own R&D lab in 2016 to focus of start up brands/companies. My objective is to 1) develop a solid product that meets the brand's requirements, 2) provide small scale manufacturing to get product reviews, social, and marketing up and going, then 3) transfer the production to a larger manufacturer that can satisfy the brand's growing needs What I can offer consulting on: 1) Developing new products like stated above 2) Formulations, calculations, interactions, etc. 3) GMPs of how to do things properly 4) Shortcuts how to do it cheap and effectively If needed, as a project, I can also... 1) Create production records 2) Create SOPs and Personnel Training plans 3) Create FDA compliant labels and publications 4) Audit websites, social media, and other publications for FDA compliance. To find out more about me, Google: "dan brandt nadsdabs"

Michael Nova's inspiring story has been featured on Entrepreneur.com and many other publications. He has developed a proven track record of overseeing multiple businesses & creative projects simultaneously. As president of Nova Music Productions, Inc., Michael was featured in the New York Times as a pioneer in helping independent music artists take control of their own careers to achieve success in the music industry. Michael then created Nova Disc and Nova Custom Printing, divisions of the corporation that would focus on offering services to businesses exclusively. Over the years, Nova's clients grew to include NASA, MTV, BET, Google, L’Oreal, Halston, Palm Pictures, & The United Way, and many others. Because the business was doing well, Michael found a calling to give back to the community. He co-founded Metrofly, a non-profit organization that hosted fundraising events for charity. Then, with the intention of also making a difference through his work, Michael fully funded, wrote, directed edited and produced the film portion of the multimedia project, "X: The Human Condition"​ for Hypnotical Entertainment, while composing and co-producing the music. During production, Michael lost his eyesight due to illness, but manifested a miraculous recovery, inspiring people around the world with his story. The project has received rave reviews globally, from Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia to North & South America. To date, the majority of all proceeds have been donated to charity. Michael then founded the worldwide community website, RiseUpEight.org, with its mission to inspire people to overcome challenges in life. The website profiles every day people as well as celebrities overcoming adversity. Michael is also Podcast Producer & Host at RiseUpEight, Writer with Yahoo Voices, Sports Illustrated's Buckets Over Broadway. Specialties: Business Management, Entrepreneurism, Manufacturing, Project Management, Video Production, Audio Production, Sports Production, Film and Video Direction, Graphic Design, Label Printing, T Shirt Printing, Writing, Multimedia, Performance