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Contract Manufacturing:
We specialize in helping all size businesses expand their ideas using either our natural and organic stock cosmetic bases or a custom cosmetic formulations. With a combination of packaging, graphic design, and the best botanical ingredients you can’t go wrong and the world will be waiting for your new product. Let us help you get started.
What are your minimums & how long does it take?
We have one of the lowest minimums in the contract packaging and manufacturing industry on custom formulated products. Only 500 units on most items. Most competitor contract filling companies will require much larger minimums (5000+ units) but with us you can have what you want with a minimal investment. And our typical lead time is only 4 to 8 weeks depending on the job and it's parameters. Lead times can be longer for larger jobs and during the busy season.
How does this work?
We can create a custom formulated product or you can use one of our stock bases that we can scent, fill and label with your labels for that professional look. Contact our Graphic Design Department for help with your labels. If you would like us to create a custom formulation or if you simply want to use one of our stock bases that we can scent and even color or add some extra ingredients then just let us know. We offer several options to fit any budget and our natural formulations are backed by our Minimum Shelf Life Guarantee. Just contact us today with the details of your project and we can help you get started right away.
What about the packaging?
Our packaging abilities include almost any bottle or jar. We offer a great selection of stock packaging or you can use your own custom packaging choice. Just send us a sample of your packaging, along with your Quote Forms from the Starter Pack, to see if it will qualify to be filled by our equipment. To help with your search for unique packaging options simply to go our Packaging page for a list of suppliers around the world. Once you have decided on the packaging for your project you can order your packaging and simply have it drop shipped directly to our warehouse. If you want us to source your packaging, then we can certainly offer this service as well.
Essential Wholesale/Labs can even offer you tube filling for that extra professional look. So if you don't want your product filled into bottles or jars, then using plastic tubes would be another option. Our Stock tubes include 1, 2, 4 and 8 oz, white tubes with white caps. Or you can have your own tubes sent to us as long as they are in a size that our equipment can fill. Samples are required for testing before a quote can be offered. We recommend this option, if you are using a naturally preserved product to help avoid contamination. (Note: While we can fill and seal your tubes, we do not provide labeling on tubes.) We suggest that you have your tubes silk screened and we can help you get that done too. Our minimum to screen or fill tubes are 1000 units.
How much does is cost?
The total estimated cost for your project can only be determined once we have all the details like the product(s) chosen plus packaging, quantity, labeling requirements, and finishing details. Customized ingredients will result in additional costs. Additionally, we do require that you obtain a pre-production sample of any customer product. You can see a Price Chart below or you can call for details.
What about labels and the legal stuff?
For information on legal labeling requirements, then just click here for our LABEL TIPS information. Or feel free to email us to have one sent via email or fax. If you need to know the FDA's label requirements, see the CFR 701 for details. Labels and their content are your ultimate responsibility, but we are happy to review your label proofs at no charge to help you avoid any possible issues if we are filling your products for you. Just have your label printer email them to us for review prior to printing.
Note: We must already have a contract for work before we can offer this free service. We do not review non-client labels. Ultimate responsibility for label content is yours, be sure you are FDA compliant.
Where do I get labels done for my project?
Depending upon what you are looking for, our in-house graphics design department can make it happen. We can have short or long run labels done for you at a competitive cost. If you are looking for other options, like POP Displays, Boxes, Brochures, Banners, Posters, CD's, and so much more, then contact our Graphic Department for details on how we might be able to help with your needs.
How long does a quote take?
Your general quote can take up to 10 business days to complete once we get all required information and can be emailed or faxed. (International Clients will only be emailed) Should you have additional questions about the quote, be sure to list those questions ahead of time so that we don't waste time getting you the information you need. The first quote is free, any additional quote due to changes may be billed at our regular rates. Reworking a quote several times due to indecision or lack of detailed information from you will result in delays of any project requests. If you do not reply to our queries about your quote request, we will file your request till we hear from you. Note that quotes are only good for 5 to 15 days, so if you are not ready to place your order you may want to delay the quote request. We would appreciate it.
What happens next?
Once you confirm your project details and send us a purchase order, we will email or fax you a contract with all the details so that there are no misunderstanding. We must receive this signed contract and any other required forms along with your down payment, as well as all the other items that you will be supplying before we will put your project on the production schedule. Our normal lead time is 4 - 12 weeks depending on the project and season but can be more or less depending on production scheduling issues, supplier delays, size of the job or other events outside of our control. Plan ahead. Note that poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on ours. While we will jump through every hoop you can throw at us, we are only human and can only fit so much in to a full day. Did I mention that you should plan ahead.
NOTE: Please do not request a quote if you are not going to be ready to start production within 15 days as the quotes are only good for 5 to15 days. Having us spend time quoting and not doing the project will cause additional delays as we will need to completely re-quote your project. Plan ahead.
What about my privacy?
Essential Wholesale/Labs has done contract manufacturing and packaging for hundreds of companies around the world and we are very committed to our policy on privacy for our clients. We will sign an Confidentiality Agreement with all new clients. This Confidentiality Agreement should be sent to us before we issue any quote for any type of custom formulation or private labeling project. If you have additional documents that your company requires us to sign then we will need to review and approve those documents prior to starting your project.
Note: If your additional documents alter or change the intent of our agreement, then we will not be able to sign them.
What credentials also do you have?
We are one of the leading natural and organic personal care manufacturers in the industry and we are an FDA Registered, USDA Organic Certified and cGMP Compliant facility, with one of the largest selections of naturally derived cosmetic bases in the world. We are members of the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD), the Organic Trade Association (OTA), Private Label Manufacturing Association (PLMA) and many other trade groups.
Many of our clients products can be found in places like Wild Oats, Whole Foods, Wegman's, Trader Joe's, Made in Oregon, Bendel's, Nordstrom's, Stroud's, Sephora as well as stores and boutiques all over the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. They have been featured in magazines like Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Zink, O, Modern Woman, Parent, American Spa, People, Lucky, American Spa and so many more.
You never know, you could be using one of our clients products right now...but we would never make and tell.
Our staff of scientists, formulators, certified aromatherapists, estheticians, graphic designers and private labeling experts can help you take and idea and turn it into reality. With over 80 years combined experience in the world of natural personal care, we can certainly offer your company a level of expertise that most companies only dream about. If it is natural you want, then you want us on your team.
CONTRACT PACKAGING & CAPACITY DETAILS:
As companies chose a more natural approach to contract manufacturing, our company can help by offering one of the largest selection of naturally derived cosmetic formulation options in the world along with our unwavering commitment to your project. We can offer both small (500 unit minimum) and large (1,000,000 unit) per run capacity to meet any companies needs and our FDA Registered (Reg. No. E1002151), USDA Organic Certified & cGMP Certified facility and professional staff can deliver on any promise we make. We have several tanks for production runs from 5 gallons to 10,000 gallons.
We welcome companies large and small to outsource to us for part or all of your contract manufacturing/packaging and private labeling project needs. Let Essential Wholesale/Labs be your one stop resource for custom cosmetic Contract Manufacturing, Packaging or Custom Formula work including Certified Organic production which is another way we can help you.
Our Services Include:
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Research and Concept Development
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New Product Development
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Reverse Engineering
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Reformulation Service
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Automated Production & Filling
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Liquid Pouching / Sample Pouching
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Tube Filling / Sealing
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Label Application & Encoding
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Shrink Wrap & Induction Sealing
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Product Testing
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Marketing & PR Resources
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Graphics Design Services
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POP Display Development
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and so much more...
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Fees |
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Product Customizing - Adding select ingredients* to current stock base |
5 - 40 Gallons**
500 - 1000 pcs |
$50 set up fee for bulk or $125 set up fee for filled and cost of a pre-production sample***. |
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Reformulate a current stock base |
40 - 55 Gallons*
500 - 5000 pcs |
$750 to $2500 development fee***** depending on requirements, plus cost of any non-stock ingredients. Includes 5 hours of lab/research time and 2 sets of samples.
Additional hours are $170 per hour. |
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New Product Development |
40 - 55 Gallons*
500 - 1000 pcs |
$2500 development fee***** depending on requirements, plus cost of any non-stock ingredients. Includes 5 hours of lab/research time and 2 sets of samples.
Additional hours are $170 per hour. |
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Custom Perfume/Cologne
Custom EO Blends |
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$2500+ per Perfume/Cologne
$675 per EO Blend plus lab time & materials
($1500 - $3500 to own the EO Formula) |
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Manufacturing Service
(Using your formula/methodology) |
40 - 55 Gallons
500 - 5000 Units |
$170 per lab hour and $95 for a pre-production samples plus the cost of any ingredients. |
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Product Base |
Minimums |
Customizing Options |
Alternative Preservative Options |
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Crèmes, crème cleansers and crème scrubs |
5 gl
500 pc |
scent, liquid herbal extracts, cosmetic glitter, color*, jojoba beads |
potassium sorbate & essential oils & extracts, methyl/propyl parabens & EDTA |
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Lotions |
5 gl
500 pc |
scent, liquid herbal extracts, cosmetic glitter, color*, jojoba beads |
potassium sorbate & essential oils & extracts, methyl/propyl parabens & EDTA |
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Serums |
5 gl
500 pc |
scent, liquid herbal extracts |
potassium sorbate & essential oils & extracts, methyl/propyl parabens & EDTA |
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3 in 1 Gels, shampoos |
40 gl
500 pc |
scent, color*, liquid herbal extracts |
sutticide, methyl/propyl parabens & EDTA |
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Conditioners |
40 gl
500 pc |
scent, color*, liquid herbal extracts |
methyl/propyl parabens & EDTA |
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Gel Cleansers |
40 gl
500 pc |
scent, color*, liquid herbal extracts |
methyl/propyl parabens & EDTA, sutticide |
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Jellies |
40 gl
500 pc |
scent, liquid herbal extracts, glitter, color*, carrier oils @ low % |
methyl/propyl parabens & EDTA, sutticide |
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Melt & Pours |
35 lb
500 - 5000 pc
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scent only |
none but what is currently available online |
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Masques (wet) |
50 lb
500 pc |
scent, liquid herbal extracts |
none but what is currently available online |
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Toners, Astringents, Sprays, Splashes |
5 gl
500 pc |
color*, scent, liquid herbal extracts |
methyl/propyl parabens & EDTA |
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Scrubs & Polishes (oil or butter based) |
50 lb
500 pc |
scent, small % of other salts, sugars |
none but what is currently available online |
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Gel Scrubs |
40 gl
500 pc |
scent, herbal extracts, color* |
methyl/propyl parabens & EDTA, sutticide |
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Salts & Soaks |
50 lb
500 pc |
scent, color*, ingredients in powder form |
none but what is currently available online |
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Powders/Dry Products, Powder Masques |
50 lb
1000 pc |
ingredients in powder form, scent |
none but what is currently available online |
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Liquid Household |
40 gl
500 pc |
scent |
none but what is currently available online |
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Liquid Laundry |
40 gl
500 pc |
scent |
none but what is currently available online |
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Oils |
5 gl
500 pc |
scent, oil extracts |
none but what is currently available online |
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Customizing Options:
• These are ingredients that can be added to our stock bases without being considered a custom formulation.
• We require that customers who choose to order one of our customizing options, order a preproduction sample.
• Customer can request a pre-production sample when choosing options of scenting and extracts. The cost is $39 - $95 each + lab hours + cost of ingredients.
• Small lab samples are not always a true representation of the final product from manufacturing due to scale up.
* For color, pre-production samples are always required. The cost is based on a 1/2 gallon size of that product + lab hours + ingredients and shipping. Due to natural variations in natural cosmetics, colors are not exact from batch to batch.
Preservative:
• If customer would like to see one of our stock bases with a preservative change from our online options, they must order a pre-production sample.
• That cost for a preservative preproduction sample is the cost of 1/2 gallon of that product + lab hours + shipping. Micro test may also be required ($150+ product)
• If customer chooses an alternate preservative system like potassium sorbate or sutticide, they must sign a stability release form.
• Many preservatives like Sutticide and Potassium Sorbate may affect color, scent, consistency and shelf life of product. We are not responsible if your product is affected in any of these manners. |
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*Added cosmetic grade ingredients must be compatible with chosen stock base. See customizing guide for details. Maximum total addition of 3% depending on base. See Production Customizing & Preservative Options Table for further details.
**See Product Customizing & Preservative Options Table for exact minimum requirements for specific bases.
****Standard Services that include a new ingredient lists are: Product Customizing & Preservative Options and New Product Development.
*****The Development Fee does not give you rights to the formula. This fee is for the cost of development to include labor and material. If you'd like to own the formula then please contact your rep for details. |
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Fees & Services: |
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Services |
Fees |
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Color Matching |
$75 /p color plus $95.00 p/hr |
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Research Fee (includes material search) |
$150.00 per hour |
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Pre-Production Sample Fee*** |
$170.00 per lab hour
$39 - $95 per sample |
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In-House Laboratory Services |
$75 to $7,500 |
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Outside Laboratory or Clinical Testing Fees |
$150 to $15,000 |
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* Other fees may apply based on your project requirements |
* All fees or service charges will be discussed and agreed upon in writing prior to any service being rendered.
** A signed contract is required for all Custom Formulation work. See contract for additional details.
All percentages pertaining to the customizing of a formulation, and all custom formulations are the property of Essential Wholesale. Custom Formulations are available for purchase and costs range from $3,500-$35,000.
MISSION: Our mission at Essential Wholesale/Labs is to provide our clients with a total experience including the highest quality all natural and organic ingredients with the finest manufacturing processes while offering excellent customer service and complete satisfaction in all we do for you. Our ability to develop from concept to completion is why Essential Wholesale/Labs will make your idea a reality.
We encourage you to compare our products and ingredients to other brands and manufacturers. We are certain you will notice the incredible difference and will then be able to make an informed decision for your special project. Let us help you get started today.
PRIVATE LABEL SELECTOR ORDERS ONLY: Any orders from the Private Label Selector of pre-filled private label products will have a 10 to 15 day lead time for shipping of the order. If you have ordered other items on the same invoice number then those items will be held till the entire order can be processed. If you wish to have items shipped separately then you must place a separate order for those items. If you are unclear about this policy for any PRIVATE LABEL SELECTOR order, then feel free to contact us by phone for clarification. Be sure that you have read the PRIVATE LABEL SELECTOR POLICY page before ordering as receipt of your order will constitute your full acceptance of all terms and policies.
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All items, prices and minimums subject to change without notice
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