How Contract Manufacturing Works. Understanding how cosmetics contract manufacturing in Bangladesh works is essential for any entrepreneur planning to launch a skincare or beauty brand. The contract manufacturing process is designed to make brand creation simple, affordable, and professionally managed — allowing businesses to focus on marketing, sales, and customer experience, while the manufacturer handles the technical and production tasks.
The entire process is streamlined, systematic, and built to maintain high-quality standards from concept to final delivery. Below is a complete breakdown of how the system works:
4.1 Step-by-Step Workflow Overview
The contract manufacturing process typically includes:
- Consultation & requirement analysis
- Formula selection or development
- Sample creation
- Packaging design & approval
- Bulk production
- Quality testing
- Packaging & labeling
- Final delivery
Each step is interconnected to ensure that the final product meets both regulatory standards and the brand’s market vision.
4.2 Understanding Product Requirements
The process begins by collecting detailed information about:
- Product type
- Skin concern
- Preferred formulation
- Budget & category
- Packaging ideas
- Target consumers
This helps the manufacturer understand the brand’s goals, market positioning, and product expectations.
4.3 R&D and Custom Formulation Development
The Research & Development team evaluates ingredient compatibility, safety standards, texture goals, and fragrance preferences. Depending on the brand’s choice between OEM, ODM, or Private Label, the R&D team creates either:
- A fully custom formula
- A modified version of an existing formula
- A ready-made formula with branding customization
The primary focus is to ensure safety, effectiveness, and skin suitability for the Bangladeshi climate.
4.4 Sample Creation and Approval
Once the formulation idea is confirmed, the manufacturer produces a sample batch.
The brand owner evaluates the sample based on:
- Texture
- Fragrance
- Skin feel
- Absorption rate
- Color
- Performance
- Packaging compatibility
Feedback is collected, and adjustments are made until the brand is fully satisfied.
4.5 Packaging Selection & Branding
After sample approval, the packaging stage begins.
Brands can choose from:
- Bottles
- Jars
- Tubes
- Pumps
- Boxes
- Stickers
- Labels
The design team helps finalize:
- Brand logo placement
- Color theme
- Label text (ingredients, instructions, claims)
- Box design
- Barcode
- Batch coding space
Packaging plays a critical role in product appeal, customer trust, and market differentiation.
4.6 Bulk Production & Manufacturing
Once the formulation and packaging are approved, the factory begins bulk manufacturing following GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards. This includes:
- Measuring raw materials
- Mixing & homogenizing
- Heating & cooling cycles
- Stability checks
- Filling into containers
- Sealing & capping
- Batch coding
- Warehouse staging
Strict hygiene protocols and controlled production environments ensure consistency and safety.
4.7 Laboratory & Safety Testing
Before dispatch, products go through multiple quality tests such as:
- Microbial test
- Stability test
- pH test
- Viscosity test
- Allergen check
- Packaging durability test
This ensures the product is safe, effective, and BSTI-compliant.
4.8 Packaging, Labeling & Final Touches
Products are filled, sealed, labeled, and packed carefully to avoid leakage, damage, or contamination. The packaging team checks:
- Label alignment
- Weight accuracy
- Seal integrity
- Print quality
Proper packaging ensures professional presentation and long shelf-life.
4.9 Delivery to Client
After final inspection, the products are dispatched either:
- Directly to the client’s warehouse
- Or delivered to their business address
Brands can now begin marketing and selling their finished, ready-to-launch products.
Conclusion of Step 4
The contract manufacturing process is designed to provide brands with a hassle-free, cost-effective, and professional manufacturing solution. From idea to finished product, every step is handled by experts — allowing entrepreneurs to build high-quality skincare and cosmetics brands without technical challenges or heavy investments.
