Hair Care OEM/ODM FAQs (MOQ, Samples, Packaging & QA)

European buyers for private label hair care products commonly require specific documents for regulatory compliance and quality assurance. The Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirms each batch meets ingredient and performance specifications. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is mandatory under EU CLP regulations for safe handling and transport. Stability test reports, often covering 3-6 months under […]

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, shampoo and conditioner labels must display INCI ingredients in descending order, PAO symbol with months if shelf life after opening is under 30 months, batch code for traceability, and warnings like ‘avoid contact with eyes’. We review these elements during the sampling stage to prevent rework. Our MOQ for […]

For accurate hair care RFQs, include your US market/channel details, complete SKU list with formats/sizes, and packaging direction. Specify claims boundary and target cost band. We need launch date to assess feasibility. MOQ starts at 5,000 units per SKU with sampling in 4-6 weeks. We support documentation and testing for FDA compliance. Lead time is […]

We manufacture salon-grade hair masks for the US market with MOQ starting at 3,000 units per SKU. For sampling, expect 4-6 weeks from formula lock to delivery. We conduct pH, viscosity, and microbial testing, plus stability studies at 25°C/60% RH. Packaging should include airless pumps to prevent oxidation. Lead time for production is 8-10 weeks […]

Pump bottles are the most Amazon-safe choice for conditioners and hair masks, as they minimize leakage risks during transit and meet Amazon’s packaging requirements. Our MOQ for custom pump bottles is 5,000 units per SKU, with sampling taking 2-3 weeks including drop testing. We provide ISTA 6-FAM testing reports to simulate Amazon fulfillment conditions. Tubes […]

For US hair care brands, we recommend switching from glass to PET bottles with metallic finish labels – this saves 30-40% on packaging while maintaining shelf appeal. Consider upgrading to airless pumps instead of flip caps, which reduces product waste and allows for smaller fill volumes. Our MOQ for shampoo is 5,000 units per SKU, […]

Our fragrance control starts with GC-MS fingerprinting of every fragrance batch before production. We maintain a master reference profile for each scent and compare every incoming batch against this standard. For hair care formulations, we blend fragrances in temperature-controlled rooms (22±2°C) with automated mixing to ensure uniform dispersion. Each production batch undergoes headspace GC analysis […]

Standard shampoo production has a lower MOQ of 3,000 units with an 8-week lead time from PO confirmation. Anti-dandruff OTC shampoos require a higher MOQ of 5,000 units and 12 weeks lead time due to additional FDA-required testing and documentation. For OTC products, we conduct stability testing, efficacy validation, and complete dossiers for FDA registration. […]

In the US, dandruff control claims can trigger OTC drug regulations if they imply therapeutic effects. We recommend using cosmetic-only claims like ‘helps reduce visible flakes’ with mild actives like zinc pyrithione at 0.5-1% concentration. Our MOQ starts at 5,000 units for sampling, with 2-3 week turnaround for stability and compatibility testing. We provide full […]

For US market compliance, we commonly formulate with pyrithione zinc (0.3-1%), selenium sulfide (1%), salicylic acid (1.8-3%), ketoconazole (1%), and coal tar (0.5-5%). Our MOQ starts at 3,000 units for standard formats. Sampling takes 4-6 weeks including stability testing. We provide full documentation including ingredient specifications and safety data. Packaging must consider active compatibility with […]