Cosmetics Contract Manufacturing & Packing
Cosmetics contract manufacturing & packing offers a full range of primary and secondary packaging services for the beauty industry. Capabilities include cartoning, case packing, shrink and over wrapping, kitting and POP display assembly. Printing, glueing and labeling are also available. Container styles include jars, tubes, bottles, pouches, cans, and tins. Cartons can be made with inserts, dividers, pockets, clamshells, hinges, fin-seal cello over wrappings, tamper-evident seals and club pack assemblies. Pre-packaging, collating, special glueing and special finishing services are offered as well as serialization, lot numbering and EDI and international fulfilment/shipping services.
Quality Assurance in Cosmetics Contract Manufacturing
Cosmetic formulation, manufacturing and packaging are complex and require a high level of expertise, especially when it comes to the highly-regulated cosmetics industry. A reputable contract manufacturer will have the resources and experience to ensure your products are created, tested and packaged correctly to meet or exceed all relevant industry standards.
A cosmetics contract manufacturer can take the guesswork out of many aspects of product development and production, allowing you to focus your energy on marketing and promoting your brand. This type of service is especially useful when launching an innovative, new product in a fast-paced industry.
Hiring a contract manufacturer to handle the entire manufacturing process is much cheaper than trying to do it on your own. It’s a great way to save money and still have your product manufactured to the highest legal standard.
Contract manufacturing companies can also provide you with a wide array of other services. These services include formulation, raw material sourcing, pilot scale production, filling and packaging – primary and secondary. This is a great option for start-ups that may not have the budget to purchase or rent equipment, hire expert formulation chemists and process engineers, or build an in-house lab.
A contract manufacturer can help you develop and manufacture your formulas at a fraction of the cost of doing it yourself. They will also have access to tools and resources that you may not have, which will help cut costs and time. A cosmetics contract manufacturer can save you a significant amount of money, especially if you’re producing a large number of products.
Contract manufacturers can also perform important safety tests to help you overcome any regulatory hurdles that your product might need to clear. These tests can include sterilization validations, microbiology testing, accelerated ageing, Ethylene Oxide (EO) residual testing and bacterial endotoxin testing. Make sure the contract manufacturer you choose can conduct these tests before hiring them for your sterile cosmetics. They should be able to demonstrate that they are a trusted and reliable partner by providing you with proof of their cGMP compliance certifications. Before you decide to outsource your manufacturing, be sure to create and sign a contract that clearly outlines service expectations, timelines, pricing, and confidentiality. This is called a master service agreement, or MSA, and it’s vital to protect yourself from legal headaches down the road. It is best to consult with a lawyer to ensure that your contract is properly drafted.
