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Cosmetics manufacturing and sourcing in China for companies

We coordinate cosmetics manufacturers in China for brands and distributors: feasibility by product and market, an existing or customised formula developed with the manufacturer and competent professionals, samples, packaging, documentation and production through to import.

Manufacture my cosmetic productRead the cosmetics import guide

This page covers cosmetic products. Beauty devices (LED, EMS, radiofrequency) 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.

  • 01

    Brand with an existing formula

    You want to produce an already defined reference in China or adapt it to new packaging.

  • 02

    Distributor or retailer

    You want to develop an own-label line with a manufacturer and need to compare options.

  • 03

    Company with a concept

    You start from a product idea and need feasibility, a formula developed with the manufacturer and samples.

  • 04

    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.

Find a cosmetics manufacturer

Journey

How a cosmetics project moves forward

Each stage closes a specific decision before moving on to the next.

  1. 01

    Define the product

    Category, use, market and intended claims.

  2. 02

    Requirements and data

    Which documentation and technical data already exist and what is missing.

  3. 03

    Compare manufacturers

    Capabilities, references, good practices and terms.

  4. 04

    Samples

    Formula, packaging and label reviewed together until a reference is agreed.

  5. 05

    Documentation

    Coordination with specialists and the designated Responsible Person.

  6. 06

    Production and control

    Batches, agreed controls and evidence.

  7. 07

    Import and delivery

    Documentation, freight, clearance and receipt under the agreed model.

Seven-stage journey: define the product, requirements and data, compare manufacturers, samples, documentation, production and control, import and delivery.

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.

Approved reference
  1. 01

    Formula

    Composition, stability and behaviour in the intended container.

  2. 02

    Packaging

    Material, closure, dispensing and decoration compatible with the formula and the filling process.

  3. 03

    Label and claims

    Mandatory particulars, language and communication consistent with the formula and its documentation.

Diagram: the approved reference depends on three elements validated at the same time: formula, packaging, and label with its claims.

What you receive during coordination

Depending on the scope agreed in the proposal, the project may include:

  • Manufacturer comparison against agreed criteria
  • Approved references for formula, packaging and label
  • Documentation status and open points by owner
  • Tracking of samples, changes and decisions
  • Control plan and results of the agreed checks
  • Shipping and import documentation

Not every project requires every deliverable: they are set out in writing before we start.

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

LED, EMS, radiofrequency or facial-cleansing devices are electrical products with different technical and documentary requirements. We cover them on a dedicated page.

See beauty device development

Regulation: 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.

Full guide: importing cosmetics from China into the EU
  • The CPNP is a pre-market notification, not an approval or authorisation of the product.
  • EC HolaHome does not act as Responsible Person, safety assessor or laboratory, and does not provide CPNP notification itself: we coordinate the work with whoever assumes each role, without promising approval or conformity.
  • When the operation includes importing, we define beforehand who will be the responsible operator and which activity requirements apply. In Spain, importing cosmetics directly from third countries requires a responsible declaration to the AEMPS, which is separate from the product notification in the CPNP.

Official sources

MOQ, cost, lead time 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.

How we work: fees and ways of working

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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 to the manufacturer and its compatibility with the packaging; without one, it is developed with the manufacturer and competent professionals from your brief.

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 and use, destination market, formula or brief, packaging references, expected volume if known and the documentation available. With that we define the next step.

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.

Request a proposal

First conversation with no commitment. Scope and terms in writing before we start.