Working with a cosmetics manufacturer in China — sourced, verified, inspected
Skincare, colour cosmetics, haircare and packaging — sourced from verified GMPC factories at the true FOB price, inspected to AQL 2.5, and tracked live. No hidden trading-company markup.
To source cosmetics from China safely, work with a verified GMPC/ISO 22716 manufacturer, not a hidden trading company. Confirm the production standard, check batch and stability records, and inspect to AQL 2.5 before paying the balance. Trade Entrust acts as your buying office across 500+ verified factories: we find the real maker, negotiate the true FOB price, run independent quality control, and track everything in ImportOS.ai — on a transparent commission with no built-in markup.
Cosmetics & skincare categories
From finished private-label products to standalone packaging and components — sourced from verified factories.
Skincare & serums
Creams, lotions, serums, cleansers, masks and toners — filled, labelled and boxed to your formula and brand.
Colour cosmetics
Lipsticks, lip glosses, eyeshadow palettes, mascara, foundation and pressed/loose powders.
Haircare & body
Shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, body washes, scrubs and hand/body creams.
Cosmetic packaging & components
Airless bottles, droppers, jars, tubes, pumps, compacts and unit/retail cartons — sourced with or separate from fill.
Tools & accessories
Applicators, brushes, sponges, spatulas and reusable/refillable component sets.
Private label & OEM/ODM
Stock formulas under your label, or custom formulation and fill runs matched to your target market.
The certs & materials that actually matter
Cosmetics are regulated products. These are the checks we prioritise — and where responsibility sits.
ISO 22716 / GMPC
Good Manufacturing Practice for Cosmetics is the baseline production standard. We confirm the factory holds it and check that batch records and hygiene controls are real, not paper.
Market compliance (EU / US)
The EU expects CPNP notification, a Responsible Person and a safety assessment; the US follows FDA/MoCRA. We help gather certificates and test reports, but the importer of record owns the regulatory filing.
Stability & micro testing
For formulas, we can request stability and microbiological test reports before production, plus ingredient/INCI lists and any allergen declarations you need for labelling.
Packaging & material safety
Airless, PET, glass, PP components and print — we check food/skin-contact suitability where relevant and align to REACH/RoHS-style expectations for the destination market.
QC, MOQ, lead time & freight
Honest ranges, not marketing numbers — the actual variables that shape a cosmetics order.
Quality control (AQL 2.5)
We inspect fill volume/weight, seal integrity, label accuracy, batch and expiry coding, artwork against your approved proof, and carton condition — before you release the balance. Photos and the report land in ImportOS.ai.
MOQ
Factory MOQs range from low thousands of units for stock private label to larger runs for custom formula or tooling. We work to a $10,000 FOB minimum order value and can consolidate multiple SKUs to reach it.
Lead time
Roughly 30–60 days for production depending on formula complexity, packaging tooling and print, and factory queue. Custom fills and printed components sit at the longer end; stock relabels are faster.
Freight
Ocean from South China typically runs about 30–45 days door-to-door to Europe or North America; air is roughly 5–10 days for smaller or launch batches. Regulated liquids and aerosols may add handling and documentation steps.
You pay the real FOB factory price plus our fees — a Product Investigation Fee of $300–$1,500, a 1.5–2% operations fee, and a 2–8% commission. No hidden markup on your cosmetics.
Cosmetics & skincare sourcing — FAQ
Source your cosmetics line from a verified factory
Tell us your products, formula or packaging, and target quantity. We'll find verified factories, show the true FOB price, and quote our transparent commission within 24 hours.
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