An Indian ayurvedic hair care brand has a warehouse in Chicago and wants to sell in the US and exhibit at Expo West. What are the key steps?

The gap between homemade and US-legal is manufacturing certification. US-sold products must come from a licensed GMP-compliant facility. Homemade production does not qualify, regardless of formulation quality.

• The path runs through a CDMO, a contract manufacturer holding GMP certification willing to run small initial batches for an early-stage brand.
• The Chicago warehouse removes the US logistics barrier once manufacturing is certified, a meaningful head start.
• Expo West is a realistic 2026 target if the manufacturing transition happens within the next few months. It is the right venue for this brand and the buyers it needs.