Selection criteria for choosing OEM factories for care brands and cooperation path with Daimei Yashi

For brands planning a shampoo product line, finding a suitable OEM factory is a key factor in determining product quality and project progress. Although the outsourcing mode can reduce the investment pressure of self built production lines, the selection of factories requires a pragmatic evaluation method.

Three reference criteria for screening contract manufacturers

Firstly, production qualifications and hardware configuration. The brand should first verify whether the factory holds a cosmetics production license, and the license scope includes "shampoo and hair care" products. Simultaneously pay attention to hardware conditions such as workshop cleanliness level, pure water preparation system, and emulsification equipment configuration. During on-site inspections, attention can be paid to the factory's annual inspection records and recent equipment maintenance records, which can reflect the daily management situation.

Secondly, quality control and testing capabilities. A reliable factory will establish a full traceability mechanism from raw material storage to finished product delivery. The brand may request to view the factory's raw material supplier files, batch sample records, and self inspection reports for routine items such as microorganisms and heavy metals. Some factories are also equipped with gas chromatographs and other equipment for verifying the content of active substances, which is beneficial for ensuring the consistency of formulas in different batches.

Thirdly, there is room for formula development and adjustment. There are differences in the positioning of shampoo among different brands - specific needs such as oil control, dandruff removal, and repair correspond to different surface active systems and functional ingredient combinations. The ideal partner should be able to make adjustments within the framework of the basic formula according to the skin feeling, foam volume, washing performance and other parameter requirements proposed by the brand, rather than forcing the implementation of its fixed formula.

Daimei Yashi's customized processing cooperation process

As a OEM service provider specializing in the washing and care category, Daimei Yashi's cooperation process is divided into four stages:

Requirement docking stage: The brand provides product positioning ideas (such as target audience, usage scenarios, expected pricing range). Based on this, the technical staff of Daimei Yashi provided suggestions for formula types and communicated the minimum order quantity and estimated lead time.

Sample confirmation stage: After receiving 2-3 sample products, the brand arranges internal trials or small-scale user testing. If you need to adjust the texture, aroma, or post wash feel, you can propose specific modification directions, and the factory will complete the formula fine-tuning.

Contract and Production Stage: After both parties confirm the samples, a contract for commissioned processing is signed, specifying the ownership of the formula, division of labor for packaging material procurement, delivery time, and other terms. Daimei Yashi then organizes raw material procurement and packaging production, and the brand can choose to conduct on-site sampling or entrust a third-party organization to conduct pre shipment inspection.

Delivery and continuous improvement: After the product is delivered on schedule, the factory retains the corresponding batch samples for six months. Subsequent orders can iterate the formula based on market feedback, such as adjusting the moisturizing agent ratio or changing the fragrance type.

The brand retains the intellectual property rights of the formula during cooperation, and Daimei Yashi does not resell the customized formula to third parties. From the initial contact to the delivery of the first batch of products, it usually takes 45 to 60 working days, depending on the packaging customization cycle.