How to Find a Reliable Manufacturer to make an ODM ...

In our recent communications with customers, we found that many of them want to have unique at home beauty devices of their own brands. They expect the devices to be different from those facial toning devices the marketplace already had. True that well-designed and nice-looking home use beauty devices will be outstanding among so many of the competitors&#; products. It also helps strengthen the brand impression of their users.

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Question is, they usually don&#;t know how to make ODM at home beauty devices for their own brands. Some think it is an easy task. They can simply find a factory and pay money, then the factory will deliver the expected device as they wished. Yet, they might be somehow disappointed and overwhelmed later by tons of work back and forth with the factory. Some are afraid that it must be too costly and complicated to accomplish. If they think so, they may miss an opportunity to grow their business and profit in this fast-increasing business sector.

That&#;s why we have to spend a lot of time introducing the whole process to every customer to help them start and finalize their ODM home use skincare device projects.

So, in this article, we will guide you through step by step on how to develop and make a beauty device for your own brand. There are things you must know and issues you need to avoid.

You will find that making your own facial toning device is not something that tricky and difficult if you do things right. Now, here we go.

Framework for implementing an ODM beauty device project.

Step 1: Setting up your project

Step 2: Find a Reliable Manufacturer

Step 3: Manufacturer Assessment

Step 4: Negotiation with Your Manufacturer Partner

Step 5: Development Process of a Beauty Device Project

Step 1. Setting up your project

To set up your project, there are a few things you need to get well prepared for. And we believe you must have done a lot of market research before you reach out to us asking for manufacturing cooperation. If you didn&#;t do much homework, don&#;t worry, try to follow the below tips to make a thorough preparation.

1. Find a target competitor

Sometimes you might be inspired by a skincare device in the market from another brand or company. You like it very much but find it is not the perfect type you want. You happen to get an idea to make a better version. This new idea and device may help people enhance their skincare experience at home. And grow their business and profit in the meantime. You need to purposely search for this kind of skincare device in the marketplace that can inspire you.

2. Define the functions of your beauty device

What kind of skincare purpose would you like your device to do? What technology would you prefer to use to fulfill the purpose? Anti-acne, anti-aging, whitening, tightening, reduce wrinkles, improve absorption, etc. There are some major technologies most beauty devices adopted. You can use a single technology in one device for a specific purpose. Or you can integrate several of them to make multiple functional devices.

Here are a few major technologies you can find from most of the facial toning devices in the market and the core skincare results they can bring to you.

1. Microcurrent or EMS: microcurrent devices can stimulate skin muscles and lift the skin. It helps you enjoy microcurrent facials at home easily.

2. Radiofrequency: Radio frequency skin tightening devices can tighten the skin, heat tissues, increase elasticity, and boost collagen. It enables you to have a radio frequency skin tightening at home.

3. Sonic vibration: Massage and relax the skin.

4. Heating therapy: Promote circulation, diastolic pores, accelerate the absorption of nutrition.

5. Cold therapy: Shrink pores, soothe the skin, lock up moisture.

6. Ion therapy: deep cleansing, to improve absorption.

7. Plasma: Kill bacteria, purify pores, anti-acne, lighten spots.

8. LED light therapy: the LED light therapy devices usually use red light, blue light, green light, and orange light to let you experience the light therapy at home. The benefits of LED light therapy include stimulating collagen reproduction, anti-acne, whitening, tightening, and rejuvenation.

There are many other skin rejuvenation technologies. We keep investing to research and verify the effectiveness of these technologies. We believe there are many skin care experts among our readers and visitors. We would love to cooperate with you and create truly efficient portable skincare devices together.

3. Product Positioning

According to the most popular marketing tactics, you shall find a good positioning strategy for your new beauty device.

Will it be a high-end or mid-end one?

Will it be for young people or users aged 30-40?

Will it be for specific niche target customers?

Will it be sold online or in a store?

Ask questions like these to find an appropriate positioning of your new device.

4. Budget

You will also need to set up a budget for your ODM beauty device project. Think over how much you will invest roughly and how much do you expect to get payback.

5. Timeline

Time is always important. In most cases, the market only leaves you a very small window to cut into. Think over when to initialize, how long you need to finalize, when to start selling, etc.

6. Market and Sales outlook, market analysis.

Make an objective evaluation of how many devices you are going to sell. This can be based on thorough market research before you start the project.

Step 2: Find A Reliable Manufacturer

When you finish the above preparations, it is time to find a reliable manufacturer partner to help you fulfill your idea and bring the product alive.

There are several resources where you can find a manufacturing partner.

Option 1: Contract manufacturing company

A local contract manufacturer can be an easy option. The local contract manufacturers usually offer one-stop turn-key solutions. With their support and service, you can easily get your project done. Communication is easier and more efficient. Cost is more expensive. Most of these contract manufacturing companies have their supply chain in Asia. They may do the designs, and give other jobs to their partners in Asia.

Option 2: China manufacturers

There is no doubt that there are hundreds of factories in China that can help you do your project. However, you will need to invest some time exploring and find a suitable partner. The simplest way is to Google &#;beauty device manufacturer&#; or &#;skincare device supplier&#;.

Once you get a list of potential manufacturers from Google search results, filter the list to find out the right ones for you. The following tips may help you do the screening more efficiently and dig out the right partners for your beauty device project.

Step 3: Manufacturer Assessment

1. Qualification

A qualified manufacturer partner should have a design, molding, plastic injection, and production capabilities. You may also choose multiple partners for different tasks: an ID design company, a molding company, a plastic injection company, and an assembly factory. However, we don&#;t really suggest you do so. It makes things more complicated. You will need to communicate with every factory and deal with too many trivialities during the product development.

2. Experience

Check out if the skincare device supplier has experience in making similar projects. An experienced partner will save lots of money and time for you. They understand exactly what you want and need. They know what to do step by step to guide you through the whole process.

3. Product match

The beauty device manufacturers usually have their own product lines. Although you are not going to buy their existing models, your preference on their current selection is also quite important for your decision. If you love their devices, at first sight, no matter it is because of their design, function, color, or even package, there are more possibilities you will choose that manufacturer as your potential partner.

4. Cooperation Intention

The manufacturer&#;s intent of cooperation is another key factor to consider. You can check this out by evaluating whether your communication is as smooth as you expected with the manufacturer. Sometimes the factory is only interested in selling their existing products to you. When a sales guy is actively responding to your questions and requests, the company he is working for is more likely to coordinate with you and support you.

Some people may tell you that you&#;d better choose a big factory or a reputable brand factory. They think these big factories are more reliable. Be alert of this. Big factories do seem reliable, to some extent. Nevertheless, the MOQ, cost, or other requirements for working with big factories are no doubt much higher. On the contrary, a medium-sized factory is more likely with a stronger intention to coordinate with your needs. Because they can be very flexible.

Step 4: Negotiation with Your Manufacturer Partner

Now that you&#;ve decided to choose one or two manufacturers to continue a more detailed negotiation, including product design, costs, manufacturing, and shipment, etc.

1. NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)

Remember, before diving into any product ideas, drawings, or specifications with the manufacturer, we&#;d suggest you sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) with your new partner. This is vital to protect your original design, idea, or patent. Here is a copy of the NDA template we are using. You can refer to our file to make yours.

2. Product idea, Design, Function

After signing an NDA, you are secured to share your product design ideas with your manufacturing partner. Now you can explore the manufacturer&#;s professionality, whether they are capable of doing your job right and precisely.

1. You have your own design solution ready to use.

You may already have a ready-to-use ID for your device. This means you&#;ve gone far enough. The only thing left is to find the right manufacturing partner to bring it alive. In this case, you can move forward to the next step.

2. You have just ideas or sketches.

In most cases, customers came to us with just ideas or some rough sketches. Don&#;t worry. Our ID designers will help you make a creative design based on your rough ideas or sketches.

3. Costs

Once you are settled with the rough design ideas, you can talk about numbers with your manufacturing partner.

The cost of making a new beauty device usually includes Design cost and Molding cost. Design cost varies. It depends on whether you have your own ID design solution or not. Molding cost is something you must invest in. Whatever your beauty device will look like, it will have housing. No matter if it is metal or plastic, you need a mold to make the housings.

As to the unit price of your beauty device, at this step, you will only receive a rough evaluation from your manufacturing partner, since most of the details are not confirmed.

4. Timing

Better to make clear your timeline before initializing the project. Both you and your manufacturing partner have to follow a practical timeline. The timeline guides the project to run efficiently. Everyone involved shall follow this timeline to carry out every step.

Here is a timeline of one of our previous projects.

Design 21 days, exterior and interior design, engineering and electronics design, including communication and a few rounds revisions.

Molding 62 days, including 3 revisions, T0 and T1 sampling

Pilot run production 15 days

Mass production 33 days

5. Terms

Terms include Payment term and Shipping term.

You need to clarify Payment terms and Shipping terms with your ODM beauty device manufacturing partner.

The payment term has two parts, R&D (including molding) and mass production. First, R&D cost, normally we request a 50% deposit and 50% balance when mold is ready. Second, mass production, 30% deposit, and 70% before shipment.

Shipping terms are the so-called FOB, CIF, EXW, DDU, DDP, etc. It depends on how you would like your order to be shipped.

6. Contract

Now everything is cleared. It&#;s time to sign a contract. You shall include all the details discussed and agreed upon in a formal contract. The project can be kicked off now.

7. Factory audit

It is always necessary to have a factory audit or inspection. There are a few ways to implement an inspection.

1. You can fly to China and meet with your manufacturer face to face, and make an inspection by yourself. However, in the current pandemic situation, traveling among different countries is not easy.

2. A video conference via Zoom or Skype can be an option so that you can visually check the facilities and capabilities of a partner.

3. Inspection by a third-party QC company is the best solution. They will do the inspection more professionally.

8. Payment

Contact us to discuss your requirements of Beauty Device Manufacturer. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

After all these efforts, you are about to bring your beauty device alive. Pay the deposit to your manufacturer partner to activate the project now.

Step 5: Development Process of a Beauty Device Project

The development of an ODM beauty device includes the following processes.

1. Design

Product design includes exterior design, interior design, and packaging design. Understanding this will help you better communicate with your beauty device supplier on your needs and requests.

Exterior design decides how your beauty device looks like.

The interior design fulfills its functions.

Packaging design attracts customers&#; attention to your beauty device. And demonstrate your brand image to your customers.

Sometimes you have to choose what to sacrifice or what to insist on in each part. Because there shall be a balance among design, function, cost, etc. Good ideas are not always able to be fulfilled at a reasonable cost. Or it is barely able to be carried out with current technologies.

2. Molding

3. Sampling

T0

T1

T2

T3

4. Pilot Production

5. Mass Production

6. Quality Control

7. Shipment

Conclusion

In this article, we shared with you how to develop a home-use beauty device from scratch for your own brand. We hope you find it helpful for you to grow your business and profit.

Let&#;s have a quick review of the whole process in the end.

To make a successful project of your own ODM skincare device, follow the below steps.

Step 1: Setting up your project

Step 2: Find a Reliable Manufacturer

Step 3: Manufacturer Assessment

Step 4: Negotiation with Your Manufacturer Partner

Step 5: Development Process of a Beauty Device Project

And you can refer to the forms and documents we shared in this article to better manage your ODM beauty device project.

 

Finally, we look forward to creating unique beauty devices together with you.

Write to us with your requirements now, please!

Thank you.

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Below are frequently asked questions and our answers to them.  We have also provided links to learn more information about each of the specific topics identified below. Feel free to contact the FDA - CFSAN - Outreach and Information Center (salesforce-sites.com) for general cosmetic questions or for specific questions regarding Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of (MoCRA), please contact .

1. Does FDA regulate cosmetics?

2. How do I know if my products are regulated as cosmetics, and not as drugs or some other product category?

3. Do I need to have my cosmetic products or ingredients approved by FDA?

4. What do I need to know about using color additives in cosmetics?

5. Do I need to register my cosmetic product facility or list products with FDA?

6. Can I manufacture cosmetics in my home or salon?

7. Can I label my cosmetics &#;natural&#; or &#;organic&#;?

8. Must I test my products and ingredients?

9. Using available safety data

10. Doing additional testing

11. Can I use a Post Office (P.O.) box or website for the address on the label?

12. Where can I learn more about labeling requirements?

13. What are the local requirements for starting a cosmetics business?

14. Do I need to get a license from FDA to manufacture or market cosmetics?

15. Where can I find more information on FDA requirements I need to know about?

1. Does FDA regulate cosmetics?

Yes. FDA regulates cosmetics under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Under MoCRA, which expanded FDA&#;s authority under the FD&C Act law, cosmetics must not be adulterated or misbranded. For example, they must be safe for consumers under labeled or customary conditions of use, and they must be properly labeled. Any color additives they contain must be approved for the intended use, and some must be from batches certified in FDA&#;s own labs. Packaging and labeling must not be deceptive. If you manufacture or market cosmetics, you have a legal responsibility for the safety and labeling of your products.

To learn more, see &#;Resources for You: Industry&#; and &#;Cosmetics: Guidance and Regulations,&#; where you will find overviews of the laws, links to the laws and regulations themselves, and more.

2. How do I know if my products are regulated as cosmetics, and not as drugs or some other product category?

A product&#;s intended use is determined by factors such as product claims, consumer expectations, and certain ingredients. A product is a cosmetic if it is intended for uses such as cleansing the human body, making a person more attractive, or changing a person&#;s appearance. Here are some examples of products marketed as cosmetics:

• Makeup
• Moisturizers
• Hair dyes, permanent waves, straighteners, and removers
• Perfumes and colognes

If a product is intended to affect the way a person&#;s body works, or to treat or prevent disease, it&#;s a drug, but sometimes it is both a cosmetic and a drug depending on its claims. Drugs must meet different requirements.

Some &#;personal care products&#; are regulated by FDA as medical devices or as dietary supplements, while others, including some soaps, are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). To learn more about these product categories, including how FDA determines a product&#;s intended use, see Is It a Cosmetic, a Drug, or Both? (Or Is It Soap?).

Here are some more resources:

3. Do I need to have my cosmetic products or ingredients approved by FDA?

The law does not require cosmetic products and ingredients, except for color additives, to be approved by FDA before they go on the market. However, cosmetics must not be adulterated or misbranded. This means that they must be safe for consumers when used according to the labeling, or as people customarily use them, and they must be properly labeled. To learn more, see Key Legal Concepts: Interstate Commerce, Adulterated, and Misbranded.

With the exception of color additives and ingredients that are prohibited or restricted by FDA regulations, you may use any ingredient in your cosmetic, as long as it does not cause the product to be adulterated in any way. You are legally responsible for making sure your cosmetics are safe and properly labeled, in compliance with all the laws and regulations that apply to them.

Remember, however, that not all &#;personal care products&#; are regulated as cosmetics under U.S. law. For example, some are regulated as drugs. If your product is a drug under U.S. law, it must meet the requirements for drugs, such as premarket approval. For more information about how some &#;personal care products&#; are regulated by FDA as medical devices, while others are regulated by the CPSC, see #2 above.

4. What do I need to know about using color additives in cosmetics?

A color additive, other than coloring materials intended for use as coal-tar hair dyes, must be approved by FDA for the intended use. These color additives are listed in regulations called &#;listing regulations.&#; Some may be used only if they are from batches certified in FDA&#;s own labs. Here are some resources to help you learn more: 

• Color Additives and Cosmetics &#; An overview
• Color Additives Permitted for Use in Cosmetics &#; A quick-reference table, with links to the listing regulation for each of these color additives
• Color Additive Regulations &#; For links to the color additive regulations themselves

5. Do I need to register my cosmetic product facility or list products with FDA?

Yes, you may need to register your facility and list your cosmetics products. Please see our Draft Guidance that describes the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of (MoCRA) requirements for facility registration and product listing, and the exemptions under MoCRA for certain small businesses.

MoCRA exempts certain small businesses from facility registration and product listing.

However, such exemptions do not apply to manufacturers or facilities that manufacture or process the following cosmetic products: 

• Products that regularly come into contact with mucus membrane of the eye under customary or usual conditions of use.
• Products that are injected.
• Products that are intended for internal use.
• Products that are intended to alter appearance for more than 24 hours under customary or usual conditions of use and removal by the consumer is not part of such conditions of use. 

Exemptions also exist for certain products and facilities that are subject to requirements for drugs and devices (For ex. Class 1 and Class II Device Exemptions).

If, however, your products are drugs, or both cosmetics and drugs, they must meet the requirements for drug registration. Similarly, importers of cosmetic ingredients that are also classified as food products must meet the registration requirements of the Bioterrorism Act of .

6. Can I manufacture cosmetics in my home or salon?

It&#;s not against the law to manufacture cosmetics in your home. Keep in mind, however, that it&#;s your responsibility to manufacture products in an environment that will not cause them to become adulterated.

Here are some of the ways in which a cosmetic can become adulterated:

• Color additive violations: Misuse of color additives makes a product adulterated. (See examples at Import Alerts & Refusals Involving Color Additive Violations)
• Prohibited and restricted ingredients: Violating the restrictions on the use of these substances makes a cosmetic adulterated. (See Prohibited & Restricted Ingredients in Cosmetics)
• Packaging: The composition of its container may make the contents "injurious to health," such as a lipstick packaged in a container with lead coating.
• Microbial contamination: Cosmetics are not required to be sterile, but microbial contamination can pose a health hazard, making a product adulterated. (See Microbiological Safety and Cosmetics)
• Other contaminants: Unwanted substances from a number of sources may adulterate a product, such as asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics. (See Potential Contaminants in Cosmetics)
• Any other problem that could make the product unsafe for consumers when they use it according to directions on the label, or as it is customarily used. (See the FD&C Act, Section 601)

FDA intends to conduct rulemaking as part of the implementation of MoCRA, which requires FDA to establish good manufacturing practices (GMP) that, to the extent practicable and appropriate, are consistent with national and international standards. If you manufacture homemade cosmetics or own a salon, exemption from GMP requirements may apply. For more information on GMP, please see: 

7. Can I label my cosmetics &#;natural&#; or &#;organic&#;? 

The same requirements for safety and labeling apply to all cosmetics, no matter what their source. This includes, for example, making sure that all your labeling is truthful and not misleading. 

FDA has not defined the term &#;natural&#; and has not established a regulatory definition for this term in cosmetic labeling. 

FDA also does not have regulations for the term "organic" for cosmetics. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the use of the term &#;organic&#; for agricultural products under the National Organic Program (NOP). If you have questions about the use of the term &#;organic,&#; contact USDA. Answers to some common questions about "organic" cosmetics are available on our website under &#;&#;Organic&#; Cosmetics.&#; 

Don&#;t use terms such as &#;natural&#; as part of an ingredient statement, because ingredients must be listed by their common or usual names, without additional description. 

And remember, choosing ingredients from sources you consider &#;organic&#; or &#;natural&#; is no guarantee that they are safe. You are still responsible for making sure your ingredients are safe when used according to the labeling, or as they are customarily used, no matter what kinds of ingredients you use.

8. Must I test my products and ingredients?

In general, a manufacturer, packer or distributor whose name appears on the label of a cosmetic product is required to ensure adequate substantiation of safety of their cosmetic product and to maintain records that support substantiation. Adequate substantiation of safety means tests or studies, research, analyses, or other evidence or information that is considered, among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate the safety of cosmetic products and their ingredients, sufficient to support a reasonable certainty that a cosmetic product is safe. Animal testing is not a requirement. It&#;s important, however, that all data used to support the safety are derived from scientifically robust methods.

FDA does not require specific tests to demonstrate the safety of individual cosmetic products or ingredients. Nor does FDA require cosmetic companies to share their safety information with FDA prior to marketing of their products. However, if certain conditions are met, FDA can access and copy records, including safety substantiation data for cosmetic products and their ingredients. 

FDA has consistently advised manufacturers to use whatever testing is necessary to ensure the safety of their products and ingredients. Firms may substantiate safety in a number of ways. FDA has stated that "the safety of a product can be adequately substantiated through: 

1. reliance on already available toxicological test data on individual ingredients and on product formulations that are similar in composition to the particular cosmetic, and 
2. performance of any additional toxicological and other tests that are appropriate in light of such existing data and information." (Federal Register, March 3, , page ).

Additionally, there are regulations that prohibit or restrict the use of several ingredients in cosmetic products. (See 21 CFR 700.11-700.35.)

For more resources on cosmetics safety substantiation, please see Product Testing of Cosmetics.

9. Using available safety data

Manufacturers can use relevant safety data that is already available to support the safety of their products.

Here are some examples:

• Cosmetic ingredient suppliers often have safety data on their products.
• Safety data may be published in scientific journals (sources include PubMed and ToxNet). 

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) website has information on the safety of cosmetic ingredients that they have reviewed. (CIR is an industry-funded panel of scientific and medical experts who review the safety of cosmetic ingredients. FDA participates in CIR meetings, but does not vote, and we may agree or disagree with CIR conclusions. However, we do take CIR reviews into consideration when we evaluate cosmetic ingredient safety.)

10. Doing additional testing

You may also need to do toxicological testing to fill in any gaps in the information that&#;s available. Toxicology or other testing methods may be necessary to determine the safety of each ingredient and the finished product. And don&#;t forget microbiological safety. Cosmetics do not have to be sterile, but they must not contain any harmful microorganisms, and the number of aerobic microorganisms per gram must be low. To learn more, see &#;Microbiological Methods for Cosmetics.&#;

Many factors can affect how your product may become contaminated, including use by consumers, such as dipping one&#;s fingers into a jar. If you do not have the technical expertise to determine the best way to ensure that your product is protected from contamination, you may want to work with a consultant.

For more resources on cosmetics safety substantiation, please see Product Testing of Cosmetics.

11. Can I use a Post Office (P.O.) box or website for the address on the label?

A post office box or website address is not adequate for this labeling requirement.

The FD&C Act requires cosmetic labels to identify the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. By regulation, this includes the street address, city, state, and ZIP code, although you may omit the street address if your firm is listed in a current city or directory. You may use the main place of business instead of the actual place where the cosmetic was manufactured, packed, or distributed, unless such a statement would be misleading.

If you use the distributor&#;s address, you must use a phrase such as "Distributed by" or "Manufactured for," followed by that firm's name and place of business. The name of the firm must be the corporate name. See the regulation on name and place of business at 21 CFR 701.12.

12. Where can I learn more about labeling requirements?

Cosmetic labeling is not subject to premarket approval by FDA. It&#;s your responsibility to make sure your labeling meets all requirements. For specific labeling questions, please contact the FDA - CFSAN - Outreach and Information Center (salesforce-sites.com) or for specific questions regarding Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of (MoCRA), please contact .

Here are some useful resources:

• Cosmetic Labeling and Label Claims: An overview to help you get started
• Cosmetic Labeling Guide: For step-by-step help that answers many common questions
• Cosmetic Labeling Regulations: For links to the full text of the regulations that apply to cosmetic labeling

Some cosmetic labeling requirements are regulated by other federal agencies. For example, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission regulates claims of &#;Made in USA.&#; Other country of origin labeling is regulated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (see &#;Chapter 13-Country of Origin Marking&#;).

You may wish to work with a labeling consultant. FDA, as a government agency, does not provide referrals to private consultants.

13. What are the local requirements for starting a cosmetics business?

You will need to contact your state and local authorities for that information. The Small Business Administration can also help.

14. Do I need to get a license from FDA to manufacture or market cosmetics?

FDA does not license cosmetics firms. However, state or local authorities may require licensing or have other requirements you need to know about. You will need to contact your state or local authorities directly. Again, the Small Business Administration may be able to help.

15. Where can I find more information on FDA requirements I need to know about?

See &#; Resources for You: Industry" for a list of resources for members of the cosmetics industry, large and small. You will find information on labeling, color additives, imports, exports, other agencies you need to know about, links to the laws and regulations, and more.

 

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