Laboratory & Science
Most manufacturers hand you a formula.
We build you one you can defend — scientifically, clinically, and regulatorily.
UNO Nutrition is Malaysia's specialist clinical and functional nutrition contract manufacturer — combining a 27-instrument in-house laboratory, proprietary computational modelling, and 15+ years of formulation expertise. We do not adapt stock formulas. We build formulations from the molecular level up, validated by our own scientists, for clients where product failure is not an option.
Why UNO
The Standard OEM Approach Is Not Enough for Clinical Nutrition.
There are dozens of OEM manufacturers in Malaysia. Most hold the same certifications, make the same claims, and offer the same private label service. For generic supplement brands, that may be sufficient. For hospital procurement officers, clinical dietitians, pharmacy chains, and healthcare brands — the bar is different. UNO is.
Certifications shown belong to the factory — brand owner has limited visibility into formulation
ISO 9001 certified R&D operations at UNO level means every formulation decision is documented, traceable, and scientifically justified — before it enters any production facility
“R&D team” often means a small team that adapts existing stock formulas to your label
In-house 27-instrument laboratory enabling original formulation development — from molecular modelling through pilot batch validation
Testing is outsourced — results come back days or weeks later, slowing iteration and adding cost
All analytical testing conducted in-house by the same scientists developing your formula — faster decisions, tighter feedback loops, no third-party lag
Stability and shelf-life data gathered only from real-time studies — 12 to 24 months minimum before you have answers
Computational modelling generates predictive shelf-life and stability estimates from accelerated data — reducing uncertainty before committing to production scale
Generic OEM positions itself for any product category — your clinical formula competes for attention with gym supplements and beauty drinks
UNO specialises in clinical and functional nutrition — diabetic management, hospital-grade meal replacement, clinical protein formulas — where scientific rigour is non-negotiable
You receive a Certificate of Analysis at the end — a report of what was produced, not insight into why it performed that way
Clients receive data-backed formulation intelligence at every milestone — not just a COA, but the scientific rationale behind every parameter
Four Capabilities That Set UNO Apart
Quality Assurance
Two Layers of Quality Assurance. Transparent About Both.
UNO operates a dual-layer quality system — our own ISO 9001 certified scientific operations, and the ISO 22000, Halal, and GMP certified manufacturing facilities we partner with. We are intentionally transparent about which certifications sit where.
ISO 9001:2015
Held by UNO Nutrition Sdn Bhd
Governs R&D processes, laboratory documentation, supplier evaluation, and project management.
ISO 22000
Held by our certified manufacturing partners
International food safety standard governing production facilities.
Halal JAKIM
Held by our certified manufacturing partners
Full Halal compliance from raw material sourcing through finished product.
GMP
Held by our certified manufacturing partners
Validated equipment, controlled environments, trained personnel.
What this means for you: Your formulation is developed and validated under UNO's ISO 9001 certified processes. Manufacturing takes place in partner facilities that hold their own ISO 22000, Halal JAKIM, and GMP certifications. Every stage is documented, traceable, and auditable.
In-House Laboratory
The Same Scientists Who Develop Your Formula Also Test It.
Most contract manufacturers outsource analytical testing to third-party laboratories. At UNO, we do not. Our 27-instrument in-house laboratory means the same team building your formulation is also running the tests.
Rheometer
MalvernMeasures viscosity, flow behaviour, and textural properties across the full shear rate range. Critical for protein beverages, RTD products, gels, and pastes.
Zetasizer
MalvernCharacterises nanoparticle size and zeta potential — the primary indicator of emulsion and colloidal stability.
FTNIR Spectrometer
BrukerNon-destructive, rapid compositional analysis. Enables at-line raw material verification — protein, fat, moisture — in minutes, without sample destruction.
Osmometer
KnauerMeasures osmolality — a clinically critical parameter for enteral nutrition, diabetic formulas, and oral rehydration products.
Rheometer
MalvernMeasures viscosity, flow behaviour, and textural properties across the full shear rate range. Critical for protein beverages, RTD products, gels, and pastes.
Zetasizer
MalvernCharacterises nanoparticle size and zeta potential — the primary indicator of emulsion and colloidal stability.
FTNIR Spectrometer
BrukerNon-destructive, rapid compositional analysis. Enables at-line raw material verification — protein, fat, moisture — in minutes, without sample destruction.
Osmometer
KnauerMeasures osmolality — a clinically critical parameter for enteral nutrition, diabetic formulas, and oral rehydration products.
Computational Science
R&D That Moves at a Different Speed — and a Different Depth.
Instruments generate data. The question is what you do with it. At UNO, every analytical output feeds into a proprietary computational modelling framework. This is not industry-standard practice among Malaysian OEM manufacturers.
Predictive Stability Modelling
Arrhenius-based shelf-life prediction. Shelf-life estimate in 3–6 months without waiting 24 months for real-time data.
Molecular Formulation Modelling
Ingredient interactions screened computationally before physical trials begin. Fewer failed batches, faster convergence.
Batch Intelligence & Deviation Analysis
Multi-batch QC trending, raw material lot variability impact modelling. Deviations detected and root-caused early.
Regulatory Data Structuring
Nutritional calculations, claim substantiation mapping against KKM, NPRA, and export markets. Regulatory package structured from day one.
Our Process
From First Brief to Batch Release — One Connected Scientific Process.
At UNO, the laboratory and computational modelling layer are a single integrated system. Every instrument output feeds our modelling pipeline. Every computational prediction is validated by physical testing. Every decision is documented and traceable.
Raw Material QC Intake
FTNIR, Zetasizer, Microscope
Incoming lot verification report
Formulation Development
Molecular modelling + Lab trials
Formulation brief and computational screening summary
Analytical Testing
Full 27-instrument battery
Full analytical characterisation report
Computational Modelling
Stability, batch intelligence
Predictive stability report and batch intelligence summary
Scale-up & Validation
Pilot batch + QC checkpoints
Pilot batch report
Batch Release & COA
Release testing + documentation
Certificate of Analysis + regulatory data package
Raw Material QC Intake
FTNIR, Zetasizer, Microscope
Incoming lot verification report
Formulation Development
Molecular modelling + Lab trials
Formulation brief and computational screening summary
Analytical Testing
Full 27-instrument battery
Full analytical characterisation report
Computational Modelling
Stability, batch intelligence
Predictive stability report and batch intelligence summary
Scale-up & Validation
Pilot batch + QC checkpoints
Pilot batch report
Batch Release & COA
Release testing + documentation
Certificate of Analysis + regulatory data package
Our Clients
Built for Clients Where the Science Has to Be Right.
Hospitals & Clinics
Clinical nutrition — enteral feeds, diabetic formulas, wound healing nutrition, post-surgical meal replacement. Products must meet clinical osmolality, GI tolerance, and micronutrient density specifications.
Pharmacy Chains
Premium supplements recommended by pharmacists — where clinical credibility and regulatory documentation are expected, not optional. Label claims must be substantiated and defensible.
Healthcare Brands
Functional and condition-specific nutrition — low GI, high protein, sarcopenia management, bone health. Formulation science that goes beyond flavour and texture to clinical outcome metrics.
Sports & Lifestyle
Performance nutrition with scientific backing — protein quality (PDCAAS/DIAAS), amino acid profile validation, digestibility modelling. For brands that want to differentiate on evidence, not marketing.
Bring Your Formulation to a Laboratory That Thinks Beyond the Test.
Whether you are developing a clinical nutrition formula for hospital procurement, a private label protein supplement for pharmacy retail, or a condition-specific functional food — UNO's laboratory and computational science team are ready to support you from first brief through to production-ready formulation with documented scientific rationale at every stage. We do not hand you results. We give you understanding.