How to find a suitable shower gel OEM for brands: screening criteria and cooperation path with Daimei Yashi

For cosmetic brands, choosing a suitable shower gel OEM is related to product quality, delivery stability, and long-term development. There are numerous contract manufacturers in the market with varying capabilities, and brand owners need to establish a practical screening standard and understand the cooperation process. The following is a reference based on industry practice experience and the cooperation mode of Daimei Yashi's customized shower gel processing.

1、 Four criteria for screening shower gel OEM factories

1. Qualification and compliance review

Firstly, verify whether the OEM factory has a cosmetics production license, and whether the license scope includes "rinse off" products. Check whether the factory operates in accordance with the requirements of the "Cosmetic Production Quality Management Specification" and has completed relevant system certifications (such as ISO22716). Request the factory to provide recent product inspection reports, sampling qualification records, and whether there are any administrative penalty records. Compliance is a prerequisite for cooperation.

2. R&D and formulation capabilities

Obtain the existing formula library catalog that the factory can provide and understand its development cycle. Inquire about the flexibility of laboratory personnel configuration, sampling speed, and formula adjustment. The brand side shall require 3-5 times of proofing to compare foam, washing feeling, skin feeling and other indicators. At the same time, confirm whether the factory supports ingredient screening, fragrance matching, and efficacy testing (such as moisturizing sensation and cleaning power) - all efficacy promotions must be supported by testing reports to avoid exaggeration.

3. Production and Quality Control System

Conduct on-site inspections of the production workshop, observe cleanliness zones, raw material storage conditions, and the degree of automation of the filling line. Confirm whether the factory has established a raw material traceability system and a semi-finished and finished product sample retention system. Request to view batch production records and inspection records from the past year. In terms of handling quality fluctuations, inquire about the factory's handling process for non-conforming batches. Quality control capability determines product consistency.

4. Service and Delivery Capability

Understand the minimum order quantity (MOQ), sampling cost, lead time for bulk production, and packaging coordination method (whether bottle procurement and label design assistance are provided). Inquire whether the factory can provide a stable supply channel for raw materials to avoid production disruptions caused by upstream supply disruptions. At the same time, review the brand cases served by the factory (not required to be well-known, but with actual cooperation records) to understand its reputation in contract performance and after-sales problem handling.

2、 The cooperation mode of Daimei Yashi's custom processing of shower gel

Daimei Yashi is a cosmetics OEM factory with qualifications for producing washing products, providing one-stop services from formula development to finished product delivery. The brand partners with Daimei Yashi to customize shower gel, usually following the following steps:

Step 1: Requirements Communication

The brand proposes product positioning (such as refreshing and moisturizing), preference for fragrance, packaging form (pump head bottles, hoses, etc.), budget range, and expected shipment volume. Daimei Yashi provides existing formula references and ingredient catalogs.

Step 2: Sample making and confirmation

Daimei Yashi prepares 2-3 samples according to demand, each with an ingredient list, usage instructions, and preliminary cost accounting. Brand owners organize internal trials or commission third-party organizations to conduct user experience evaluations. Adjust the formula until it meets expectations.

Step 3: Sign the contract and file for record

After confirming the formula, price, and delivery time, both parties will sign an OEM contract. Daimei Yashi assists the brand in completing the compliance review of the product packaging design draft, and provides samples for non cosmetics registration or uploading to the information platform of the National Medical Products Administration.

Step 4: Production and Delivery

Daimei Yashi arranges raw material procurement and production scheduling. Open batch sampling during the production process, and the brand can send personnel to follow up at the factory. The finished products shall be inspected according to the contract before leaving the factory, and shall be delivered to the designated warehouse of the brand after passing the inspection.

Step 5: After sales service

Daimei Yashi retains corresponding batches of samples to assist the brand in handling consumer inquiries or quality disputes. If you need to fine tune or upgrade the formula, you can initiate a new round of sampling process.