Sector · Cosmetics
Cosmetics manufacturing and sourcing in China for companies
We find cosmetics manufacturers in China for brands and distributors. We coordinate the formula, packaging, samples, production and importing.
This page covers cosmetic products. Beauty devices follow a different technical path: see Beauty Tech
Who it is for
For brands, distributors and companies with a cosmetic product
We work B2B with teams that need to turn a formula or a concept into a manufactured, documented and imported reference.
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Brand with an existing formula
You want to produce an already defined reference in China or adapt it to new packaging.
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Distributor or retailer
You want to develop an own-label line with a manufacturer and need to compare options.
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Company with a concept
You start from a product idea and need feasibility, a formula developed with the manufacturer and samples.
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Recurring purchasing
You already manufacture and want stronger coordination, control and documentation between batches.
What we coordinate
From feasibility to import, with roles clearly assigned
We coordinate the work of the manufacturer, the specialists and your team. We do not manufacture, formulate or carry out chemical assessments ourselves.
Feasibility by product and market
Category, use, intended claims and destination-market requirements before committing to development or orders.
Cosmetics manufacturers
Identification, comparison and validation of manufacturers with capability for the category and for the European market.
Formula
Work with an existing formula, customisation or development with the manufacturer and competent professionals, depending on your starting point.
Samples and compatibility
Sample rounds, adjustments and review of formula-packaging compatibility until a reference is agreed.
Packaging and labelling
Container selection, decoration, secondary packaging and artwork coordination in line with labelling requirements.
Production, control and import
Batches, agreed controls, shipping and import documentation and delivery in Europe under the agreed model.
Formula, packaging and label are validated together
A change in one of the three affects the other two. The approved reference is only useful when all three match.
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Formula
Composition, stability and behaviour in the intended container.
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Packaging
Material, closure, dispensing and decoration compatible with the formula and the filling process.
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Label and product claims
Mandatory particulars, language and statements about the product or its effects, consistent with the formula and documentation.
Diagram: the approved reference depends on three elements validated at the same time: formula, packaging, and label with its claims.
Cosmetics and beauty devices do not follow the same path
Cosmetic product
Creams, serums, cleansers, masks or hair products fall under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: formula, safety assessment, labelling and CPNP notification.
Beauty device
Beauty devices are electrical products with different technical and documentary requirements. We cover them on a dedicated page.
See beauty device developmentRegulation: who does what
Depending on the product, we work with the designated Responsible Person and with specialists on the safety assessment and product information file (PIF), good manufacturing practice, labelling and CPNP notification.
- The CPNP is a pre-market notification, not an approval or authorisation of the product.
- EC HolaHome does not offer a standalone Responsible Person service and does not act as safety assessor or laboratory, nor does it provide CPNP notification itself: we coordinate the work with whoever assumes each role, without promising approval or conformity.
- When the operation includes importing, we set out in writing beforehand who will be the importer and who the Responsible Person under the agreed model: the importer holds the role by default unless a written mandate is accepted by an EU-established person. In Spain, importing cosmetics directly from third countries requires, where applicable, a responsible declaration to the AEMPS, which is separate from the product notification in the CPNP.
Official sources
Minimum order quantity (MOQ), cost, timing and samples are set per project
They depend on the manufacturer, the formula, the packaging and the testing required. The proposal sets out the scope, the fees or supply price and the terms before we start.
Frequently asked questions about cosmetics
01Can I produce with my existing formula, or do I need to develop one?
Both are possible. With an existing formula we review its transfer and packaging compatibility; without one, it is developed with the manufacturer and competent professionals from your requirements.
02I already have a supplier in China. Can you work with them?
Yes. We can coordinate samples, documentation, control and import with your current manufacturer, or compare it with alternatives if you need to.
03Who prepares the product documentation?
The safety assessment, the PIF and the CPNP notification are the responsibility of the Responsible Person and qualified specialists. We coordinate data collection with the manufacturer and follow up on open points.
04Does CPNP notification mean the product is approved?
No. It is an electronic pre-market notification; it is not an authorisation and does not replace the safety assessment or the Responsible Person's other obligations.
05Can I use my own packaging?
Yes, provided it is compatible with the formula and with the manufacturer's filling process. Compatibility and stability are reviewed before the reference is approved.
06What do I need to send to get started?
Product category, use, destination market, formula or requirements, packaging references, expected volume if known and available documents.
Next step
Tell us which cosmetic product you want to manufacture
We review your starting point and propose the right scope: manufacturer search, development with a formula or full coordination through to import.
First conversation with no commitment. Scope and terms in writing before we start.