Formulation Control

Mar-Kov’s advanced formulation control software gives batch manufacturers complete command over every recipe. Protect your intellectual property, maintain product consistency, and integrate formulations seamlessly with costing, production, inventory, and compliance workflows.

Whether you’re developing a new SKU or scaling a proven product, Mar-Kov delivers the formulation control, traceability, and flexibility you need to streamline development, accelerate time-to-market, and simplify regulatory audits.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

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Our formulas are the very foundation of our business and we like knowing they can’t get lost or corrupted, Mar-Kov’s ability to store and instantly access everything from finished goods batch numbers to raw material inventory, and chemical specifications really sold us because it gives us complete control and transparency.

Stephanie KellyQuality Manager, Titan Coatings International
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After 10+ years of using the same software, we were very reluctant to change. With Mar-Kov, things have worked out better than expected – we replaced all the functionality we had under our old software and have added new capabilities as well. Now we are in a really good place

John DalyPresident of Surfacelogix
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With Mar-Kov, we’re more in the loop and more informed about our business and manufacturing processes. Mar-Kov has more data which is better because it provides insights and answers if anyone in management has a question.

Lucas BerryDirector of Operations, Acrylux Paint Mfg. Co

Built-In Formulation Controls That Scale with Your Business

Role-Based Access Controls

  • Assign granular permissions for “view,” “edit,” and “approve” actions. 
  • Restrict access to sensitive formulas to authorized personnel only. 
  • Automatically align permissions with job roles or departments. 
  • Track user activity logs for accountability and audit readiness. 
  • Easily update access rights as teams grow or shift responsibilities. 
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Barcode-Enforced Workflows
formula versioning

Master Formula Versioning

  • Maintain complete, time-stamped audit trails for every formula change. 
  • Manage Approvals from different stakeholder 
  • Quickly restore prior versions without losing new development work. 
  • Lock historical versions to preserve compliance records. 
  • Link formulas to related documents, test results, and production notes. 
  • Meet GMP, FDA, and ISO traceability requirements with built-in version control. 
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Easy to Use

  • Work in multiple units of measure (grams, liters, pounds, gallons, or custom) without manual conversions. 
  • Maintain consistent ingredient names, instructions, and quality terms across all teams and sites 
  • Embed in-process testing and adjustment steps directly into formulas for real-time quality control. 
  • Find formulas, ingredients, or test protocols instantly with smart search and advanced filters. 
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Integrated Costing Viewer

Integrated Costing View

  • See real-time ingredient, labor, and packaging costs during formula editing. 
  • Model “what-if” cost scenarios before approving changes. 
  • Track cost fluctuations over time for better budgeting and supplier negotiations. 
  • Quickly quote potential customers without labourious calculations.  
  • Ensure pricing decisions are backed by accurate, up-to-date cost data. 
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Multisite & Multiformat Support

  • Maintain identical formulations across multiple facilities and regions. 
  • Support product variations in liquid, powder, concentrate, or other formats. 
  • Apply consistent naming conventions and coding across locations. 
  • Enforce site-specific restrictions or ingredient substitutions automatically. 
  • Reduce variability and ensure quality regardless of production site. 
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Inventory Replenishment Automation

99.9%

Inventory accuracy year over year

2X

Production without hiring additional staff

30%

Improvements in margins

60

Seconds to run a mock recall

12

Months ROI

Ready to bring precision and control to your formulation process?

Business Benefits of Mar-Kov’s Formulation Control Software

1

Safeguard Your Competitive Edge

Protect your formulas with secure, permission-based access and full change tracking so your IP stays safe and your team stays aligned.
2

Improve Product Consistency

Reduce variability and ensure high-quality output every time. With accurate batch scaling and locked tolerances, you deliver consistency customers can trust.
3

Bring New Products to Market Faster

Accelerate your R&D cycle. Streamline approvals, monitor costs in real time, and adapt quickly to changing market demands, all within a single platform.
4

Lower Your Development Costs

Avoid unnecessary rework and expensive ingredients. With instant costing feedback, you make smarter choices earlier in the process - reducing time, waste, and spend.
5

Scale with Confidence

Easily manage formulation updates across multiple sites, formats, and regions. Whether you’re expanding globally or onboarding contract manufacturers, Mar-Kov keeps everyone working from the same source of truth.
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Be Always Ready for Audits

Stay ahead of compliance requirements. Built-in version control, digital sign-offs, and workflow logs ensure you're always audit-ready for the FDA, Health Canada, EU, and more.

Expertise Across Industries

Food 

Stay compliant with GFSI, FSMA, and retailer standards by automating sanitation checks, allergen controls, and end-to-end traceability with audit-ready digital batch records.

Ice Cream 

Manage dairy allergens, temperature-sensitive ingredient tracking, and clean-in-place (CIP) validation to meet FDA and SQF standards, while generating mock recall reports in minutes.

Chemicals 

Track hazardous materials and generate compliant SDSs. Maintain OSHA, WHMIS, and international chemical labeling standards with complete batch traceability.

Cosmetics 

Meet clean-label, INCI, and GMP requirements with electronic batch records, verified raw material certificates, and allergen management tailored for regulatory inspections and private-label compliance.

Pharmaceuticals 

Enforce 21 CFR Part 11 with secure access, digital signatures, and full audit logs. Ensure every process step, from formulation to QA release, meets GMP and FDA expectations.

Beverages 

Comply with FDA, CFIA, and HACCP standards by enforcing SOPs for cleaning validation, lot tracking, and raw material approvals in both carbonated and non-carbonated production lines.

Alcohol 

Maintain excise audit trails, fermentation logs, and cleaning records to satisfy federal and provincial alcohol manufacturing regulations, while proving ingredient traceability.

Commercial Bakery 

Meet GFSI and allergen separation standards with barcode-driven ingredient tracking, FIFO enforcement, and instant document generation for regulatory and brand audits.

Dietary Supplements 

Support both FDA and Health Canada regulations by automating CoA validation, traceability, and GMP-required documentation across formulas, suppliers, and production batches.

Paints & Coatings 

Stay compliant with VOC, SDS, and hazard labeling regulations. Generate compliance reports and audit logs across solvent-based and water-based product lines.

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Work Smarter With Seamless Integrations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I scale formulas automatically across different batch sizes? 

Yes. Mar-Kov’s formulation control software dynamically scales ingredient quantities while preserving accurate ratios. For regulated industries, you can also define fixed formulas by batch size to meet validation and compliance standards. 

Does Mar-Kov track who edited or approved a formula?

Absolutely. Every formula change is automatically logged with time stamps, user IDs, and approval status giving you full visibility and traceability for audit and compliance purposes.

Can I see the cost impact of a formula change before it’s produced? 

Yes. You’ll get real-time costing insights, including ingredients, labor, and packaging as you build or modify a formula. This helps you catch cost overruns before they hit the production floor.

Is Mar-Kov suitable for managing private label or contract manufacturing formulations?

Yes. Mar-Kov supports multiple formula versions for the same product, including client-specific and site-specific variations. It’s ideal for private label, co-manufacturing, and white-label production models.

Can I control access for different teams like R&D, QA, and production?

Yes. You can set granular role-based permissions by department, facility, or individual user. This ensures that only authorized team members can view, edit, or approve formulas based on your internal workflows.