Guides
Practical, fact-checked guides for brands developing and manufacturing personal care, beauty and pet care products.
How much does it cost to make a private label product?
What actually goes into the cost of a first production run of skin care, hair care or pet care products, and how to budget for it.
What MOQ means, and how to find low-MOQ manufacturers
Minimum order quantity explained, the different kinds of minimums, and how to find manufacturers that take small first runs.
MoCRA registration and listing explained for small brands
What the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 requires: facility registration, product listing, adverse event reporting, safety substantiation, and the small business exemption.
How to start a private label pet shampoo line
A step-by-step guide to developing and manufacturing your own dog or cat shampoo: formulas, claims, minimums, packaging and finding a manufacturer.
New suppliers, once a month
Newly added formulators, manufacturers, pet grooming makers and packaging sources, by email.