Quick Answer (for busy buyers)
Here’s the buyer-first summary. If your brand name is on the label, you usually act as the responsible person and must ensure the listing is submitted and kept current.
- SPF 50 formulations typically require 20-30% higher concentrations of UV filters like avobenzone and octocrylene, plus additional photostabilizers such as diethylhexyl syringylidene malonate to prevent degradation.
- This increases raw material costs by 15-25% compared to SPF 30.
- MOQ for SPF 50 is typically 5,000 units versus 3,000 for SPF 30 due to higher ingredient costs.
- Sampling takes 2-3 weeks longer for SPF 50 as we conduct additional photostability testing.
- Documentation includes enhanced SPF validation testing per FDA guidelines.
- Packaging requires UV-blocking materials to maintain stability, adding 5-10% to packaging costs.
- Lead time extends by 7-10 days for SPF 50 production due to more complex quality control checks for photostability and uniform dispersion.
Buyer outcome
A launch-ready compliance plan: inputs collected, roles assigned, and update cadence defined.
Most common blocker
Missing facility information + inconsistent ingredient/label snapshots across SKUs.
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This page is a practical buyer guide. For definitive requirements and updates, use FDA resources and qualified regulatory counsel.