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German natural cosmetics startup is looking for a contract manufacturer for the design, formulation and production of cosmetics under a commercial agreement

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRDE20250618026
Term of Validity
18 June 2025 - 18 June 2026
Company's Country
  • Germany
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A German startup is specialised in unisex natural cosmetic products for face and body. They are seeking a contract manufacturer to support product development, testing, market readiness, and production, ideally also offering services such as packaging design and fulfillment. The company plans to launch with a small series of around 1,000 units per product under a commercial agreement.
Full Description
The German startup company develops unisex natural cosmetic products for face and body (non-decorative cosmetics). It concentrates on simple formulations with a high percentage of organic and fair ingredients.

They are looking for a contract manufacturer who can support the German startup in developing effective formulations, get them tested and ready for market as well as produce them. Ideally the sought cooperation partner offers further services like support in packaging design, packaging, fullfillment solutions etc.

The products oil and water based cosmetic products (serum, cleanser and fluids) are natural, i.e. contain a high percentage of organic and fair ingredients, they are vegan and microplastic free. The company will start with a small series of about 1000 pieces per product.

Cooperation under a commercial agreement is envisaged.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
The sought partner should have experience in the development and production of natural and organic non-decorative, oil and water based cosmetics. Furthermore, he should be interested in cooperating with a startup and therefore initially with smal quantities.
Stage of Development
  • Concept stage
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The German natural cosmetics company is looking for a full-service custom manufacturer for private label development and production.

The tasks of the sought partner will be:
- support in developing effective formulations
- laboratory testing
- get the products ready for market launch
- production of the products (natural, organic, and fair cosmetics like serum, cleanser and fluids) in a small series of about 1,000 pieces per item
- packaging design
- packaging
- fullfilment solutions
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 50 - 249
  • Other
  • SME <=10
  • Big company
  • SME 11-49
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 07004008 - Other consumer products
  • 07004002 - Health and beauty aids
Targeted countries
  • All countries