Contract Manufacturing Lab
Contract Manufacturing Lab:
Your Formula, Our Factory
GMPC-certified (ISO 22716, SGS-issued) contract manufacturing lab — MOQ from 1,000 units, Guangdong China. Supply your formula and our lab handles production, QC, and global shipping. Full batch documentation and regulatory compliance included.
Request Contract Manufacturing QuoteWhat Is Skincare Contract Manufacturing?
Contract manufacturing is a model where a brand supplies its own proprietary formula and the factory handles everything else — raw material sourcing, production, quality control, regulatory documentation and global shipping. At Skincraftlab this runs on 8 in-house production lines in a 3,886 m² GMPC-certified cleanroom, with 10,000+ units per day capacity and full batch traceability from raw material to finished product.
Every order starts with a feasibility review — formula, packaging compatibility and destination-market regulations — followed by a quote within 48 hours. Standard contract manufacturing MOQ starts at 1,000 units, and FOB, CIF and DDP shipping terms are available to buyers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
What does contract manufacturing involve, and what are the minimum orders?
Contract manufacturing is the route where a brand brings its own formula and the factory produces it to that specification. Skincraftlab reviews your formula and target specs for production feasibility and returns a quote within 48 hours, runs a trial batch with full QC documentation before mass production, then produces in a 3,886 m² GMPC cleanroom certified to ISO 22716:2007 (CN19/31476) and US FDA CFSAN Cosmetic GMP (CN19/31477). Minimum order quantities are 1,000 units for standard catalog formulas, 500 units per SKU for private label and 3,000+ units for a custom formula. Branded samples ship in 3–7 days, bulk production runs approximately 20 days after you confirm the sample, and illustrative unit prices are $0.08–$0.35 per sheet mask and $1.50–$5.00 per serum bottle. In practice, the fastest trials are the ones with a written spec, because QC limits the batch against it.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing since | 2007 |
| Buyer regions | North America · Europe · Middle East · SE Asia |
| Years exporting | 24+ |
| Production capacity | 10,000+ units/day |
| Production lines | 8 (in-house) |
| GMPC cleanroom / covered area / full site | 3,886 / 5,000 / 10,000+ m² |
| Standard MOQ | 1,000 units |
| Custom formulation MOQ | 3,000+ units/SKU |
How Contract Manufacturing Works
Production with Your Formula
Supply your proprietary formula and we handle everything else — raw material sourcing, production, quality control, and global shipping. Ideal for established brands with their own formulations who need scalable, GMPC-certified manufacturing. A feasibility review runs first: our team checks your formula against production capability, packaging compatibility, and destination-market regulations, then quotes within 48 hours. This review catches most problems before they cost you a production run.
Quality Assurance
Inline QC at every production stage. Full batch documentation, microbial testing, pH/viscosity records, and stability test reports are retained for every order. Every batch is traceable from raw material to finished product, so a question about any single unit can be answered from the records. This traceability is exactly what distributors and retailers ask for during their own audits.
Scalability
Production capacity of 10,000+ units per day across 8 production lines. From initial runs of 1,000 units to industrial-scale production of 100,000+ units, the factory grows with your brand. The 8 lines — hydrogel casting, liquid filling, sealing, and patch assembly — sit under one roof in the 3,886 m² GMPC cleanroom, which keeps scale-up fast because nothing depends on an outside subcontractor.
Raw Material Sourcing
We source all raw materials from qualified, audited suppliers with full documentation. Active ingredients, preservatives, and packaging materials are all traceable to source, with COA and MSDS provided with every shipment. For contract manufacturing clients, the sourcing team can also work from your approved supplier list or ingredient specification, integrating your quality requirements into the existing purchasing system.
Regulatory Compliance
Products are manufactured to EU (CPNP/SCPNP), US (FDA), and AU regulatory standards. Full compliance documentation is provided with every shipment, and stability and safety testing are included. With 24+ years of export manufacturing, the compliance team knows which documents each destination expects — and prepares them before the container leaves the factory. For brands selling into the US, our FDA cosmetic registration and MoCRA compliance guide covers exactly which registrations your product needs before it ships.
Shipping & Logistics
FOB, CIF, and DDP shipping terms available. 7–21 day transit to North America, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Full customs documentation and clearance support included. Shipping is coordinated in-house rather than handed to a broker mid-project, so the paperwork and the cargo move together and arrival dates are tracked to your warehouse.
How does the contract manufacturing process work, step by step?
Contract manufacturing is a four-step process that runs from formula review to delivery at your warehouse. Step 1: share your formula, target specifications and order volume; we review for production feasibility and return a quote within 48 hours. Step 2: we produce a trial batch for your approval, with full QC documentation issued before mass production starts and stability testing where the formula needs it. Step 3: the approved formula enters bulk production with inline QC at every stage, running approximately 20 days after confirmation at a minimum of 1,000 units per SKU. Step 4: finished goods ship with export documentation coordinated in-house. Indicative unit prices are $0.08–$0.35 per sheet mask and $1.50–$5.00 per serum bottle. In practice, brands that lock artwork before the trial batch avoid the most common delay.
Production Process
Submit Formula
Share your formula, target specs, and order volume. We review for production feasibility and provide a quote within 48 hours.
Trial Batch
We produce a trial batch for your approval. Full QC documentation provided before mass production.
Bulk Production
Approved formula enters production. Inline QC at every stage. Batch samples retained for reference.
Global Delivery
Finished goods shipped to your warehouse. Full customs documentation, COA, and regulatory compliance package included.
Key Numbers at a Glance
Company figures as published by Skincraftlab on skincraftlab.com. MOQ varies by formula and volume.
Contract Manufacturing FAQ
Q: What is the difference between OEM and contract manufacturing?
A: In contract manufacturing, you supply your own formula and we handle production, QC, and shipping. In OEM, we can also source raw materials and manage the supply chain. Both include full QC documentation and regulatory compliance. MOQ from 1,000 units.
Q: What certifications does Skincraftlab hold for contract manufacturing?
A: Skincraftlab is certified to GMPC and ISO 22716 (SGS-issued), FDA SGS registered, BSCI audited. All certifications are independently audited and available for client review.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for contract manufacturing?
A: MOQ starts at 1,000 units for standard production runs. Custom formulations may require 3,000–5,000 units to cover R&D and stability testing costs. Flexible MOQ negotiable for trial orders.
Q: How long does contract manufacturing take from formula approval to delivery?
A: Standard production lead time is approx. 20 days after confirmation and deposit. Custom formulations require 45–60 days including stability testing. Shipping adds 7–21 days depending on destination.
Q: Can I use my own raw material suppliers?
A: Yes. For contract manufacturing clients, the sourcing team can work from your approved supplier list or ingredient specification. All materials still go through incoming inspection and documentation so batch traceability is preserved.
Q: What does a contract manufacturing lab do for a skincare brand?
A: A contract manufacturing lab turns a brand’s formula into finished, sellable products. It handles raw material sourcing, compounding, filling, inline quality control, stability testing, batch documentation, and regulatory compliance — so the brand can scale production without owning a factory. Skincraftlab’s contract manufacturing lab runs 8 in-house production lines with 10,000+ units per day capacity.
Q: Can you manufacture natural / organic skin care products?
A: Yes. Our contract manufacturing lab produces natural skin care formulas and works with your approved ingredient lists. We manufacture to EU (CPNP/SCPNP), US (FDA), and AU regulatory standards, and can support natural, organic, vegan, and clean-label claims where the formula and documentation allow it.
Q: What skin care products can be made under contract manufacturing?
A: Our lab manufactures creams, serums, lotions, sheet masks, hydrogel masks, acne patches, microneedle patches, cleansers, and more. If your formula is a liquid, gel, cream, or patch product, our production lines can handle it — from 1,000-unit trial runs to 100,000+ unit industrial batches.
Then check the plant you are contracting
Contract manufacturing is a capacity promise. Ours is documented: 8 in-house production lines, a Grade D cleanroom measured at 126,079 particles/m³ against a 3,520,000 limit, an in-house microbiology laboratory, and SGS-issued certificate numbers you can verify with the issuing bodies — plus the transport classification reports carriers ask for before booking freight.
Contract manufacturing, in numbers
Every figure below is on our certification scope and storefront listing — buyers can verify them without contacting us.
MOQ
500 units private label · 1,000 units standard · 3,000+ units custom formulation
Lead time
Samples in 3–7 days; bulk production approx. 20 days after confirmation
Certification
GMPC (SGS-issued): ISO 22716 + US FDA CFSAN · BSCI audited 2026
Factory
3,886 m² GMPC cleanroom · 5,000 m² incl. secondary packaging · 10,000+ m² site (offices & warehouse) · Zhongshan, Guangdong