In the modern daily chemical industry, contract processing has become an important way for brand owners to quickly launch products. Shampoo, as a high-frequency consumer product in personal care, involves multiple professional processes in its processing, requiring rigorous collaboration and quality control.
1、 Early communication
The outsourcing process begins with the initial negotiation between the brand and the processing manufacturer. Both parties need to have in-depth discussions on core elements such as product positioning, expected effects, and target audience. The brand proposes product requirements, including expected shampoo efficacy (such as dandruff removal, moisturizing, repairing, etc.), fragrance preference, texture requirements, and packaging ideas. The processing manufacturer provides feasible suggestions from a professional perspective based on these needs and preliminarily determines the intention of cooperation. The key to this stage is to have sufficient communication to ensure that both parties reach a consensus on the product direction, laying the foundation for subsequent development.
Shampoo OEM production company
2、 Product development and formula customization
The R&D team of the OEM factory starts designing shampoo formulas based on the brand’s needs. During this period, factors such as different hair quality demands, raw material quality, and supply stability will be comprehensively considered. After repeated experimentation and testing, the formula has been determined to ensure that the product is clean, has good care effects, and is safe and reliable. Next, make samples according to the determined formula and deliver them to the brand for trial confirmation. The brand evaluates the appearance, odor, texture, and effectiveness of the samples and proposes modification suggestions. The OEM will adjust and optimize accordingly until the brand is satisfied and the samples are confirmed.
3、 Packaging Design and Material Procurement
The brand is responsible for the packaging design of shampoo, including bottle body shape, bottle cap style, label pattern text, etc. The design should not only match the brand image and product positioning, but also take into account practicality, aesthetics, and cost control. After completing the design, submit the packaging design draft to the OEM factory. The OEM purchases packaging materials based on the design draft, ensuring that the material quality meets the standards, is compatible with shampoo products, and can adapt to transportation and storage conditions. At the same time, the procurement cost is controlled to ensure product profit margins.
4、 Production processing and process monitoring
The OEM purchases various raw materials according to the formula and conducts strict quality inspections on each batch of raw materials, including purity, active ingredient content, microbiological indicators, etc. Only after passing the inspection can they be put into production. In the production workshop, shampoo is produced according to established production processes and operating procedures, strictly controlling parameters such as temperature, stirring speed, and reaction time to ensure stable and consistent product quality. Monitor the entire production process and keep production records for traceability and inquiry.
Shampoo processing
5、 Quality inspection
Quality control runs through the entire production process. There are testing points at every stage from raw material entry to finished product delivery. Raw materials entering the factory require inspection certificates and basic indicators; Monitor parameters such as pH value, viscosity, and appearance during the production process; The finished product needs to undergo comprehensive testing, including sensory indicators, physicochemical indicators, microbiological indicators, etc. Only products that meet all internal control standards and regulatory requirements can be allowed to leave the factory.
6、 Filling packaging and finished product delivery
Fill the shampoo that has passed quality inspection into the packaging bottle and control the filling amount. During filling, avoid splashing or contaminating the packaging bottle with shampoo to ensure that the packaging is clean and aesthetically pleasing. After the filling is completed, packaging operations such as labeling, bottle cap installation, and box insertion are carried out strictly in accordance with the packaging design requirements to ensure that the packaging is firm and aesthetically pleasing. Attention is paid to details such as label placement and bottle cap tightening. The manufacturer shall deliver the OEM produced shampoo to the brand manufacturer according to the agreed time and method in the contract. Before shipment, re inspect and count the products to ensure accurate quantity and good quality, and provide product testing reports and qualification certificates.
In short, the process of shampoo processing is interrelated and each link is crucial. Only by closely cooperating with the brand and the OEM factory, strictly controlling each process, can high-quality shampoo products be produced.