Third-Party Manufacturing for Cosmetics & Ayurvedic Personal Care in India
Third-party manufacturing means a licensed facility produces cosmetic or Ayurvedic products that another company sells under its own brand. Vaishnavi Gramodyog is a third-party manufacturer in Buranwala, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh 174103, operating under GMP (Schedule M), ISO 22716 and an AYUSH manufacturing licence. We offer 150+ ready formulations across 6 categories, a pilot MOQ of 100 pieces, batches of 100 kg – 1,000 kg and a lead time of 15–20 days working days, for clients including Tata and Khadi.
Who manufactures, where, and on what terms
Third-party, contract and private label manufacturing overlap, but buyers use the terms for different arrangements. "Third-party manufacturing" is the term most Indian buyers use for a licensed unit making finished goods under the buyer's brand, with the manufacturer's licence on the label. It covers both ready formulations and the buyer's own formulation.
Contract manufacturing usually means the buyer brings or co-develops a specification and the manufacturer executes it to agreed terms. Private label usually means picking an existing formulation and rebranding it with minimal changes. Third-party manufacturing sits across both: the commercial question is who owns the formula, whose licence the product ships under, and what documents come with each batch.
In practice: we hold the manufacturing licence and the facility compliance; you own the brand, the artwork and — where you supply or fund it — the formulation. You can start with a pilot of 100 pieces per SKU, then scale to 100 kg – 1,000 kg batches once the market responds.
What we manufacture in this category
Ready formulations
Choose from 150+ tested formulations across soaps, haircare, skincare, body care and salon ranges.
Your own formulation
Supply your formula or specification; we scale it, run stability checks and produce under our licence.
Customised base
Adjust fragrance, actives, colour or claims on an existing base to differentiate your SKU.
Filling & packaging
Bottles, tubes, jars, sachets and soap wraps, with your artwork applied.
Batch documentation
COA, MSDS and Batch Manufacturing Record supplied per batch.
Export support
Documentation for export consignments, aligned to the destination market.
Ready-to-relabel formulations are listed on the contract manufacturing.
What buyers should settle before a first batch
Agree formulation ownership upfront
Put in writing whether the formula is the manufacturer's, yours, or co-developed.
Check whose licence covers the product
The label must show the licensed manufacturer's name, address and licence number.
Confirm MOQ per SKU, not per order
Pilot and production MOQs can differ — ask for both.
Ask for sample batch documents
A redacted COA, MSDS and BMR shows what you will receive with every lot.
Sign an NDA before sharing formulas
Confidentiality should be in place before specifications change hands.
Lock timelines in the PO
Lead time should be stated from artwork and packaging approval.
Stage gates are the same across categories — see the private label process and quality & compliance.
Buyer FAQ
Who owns the formulation in a third-party manufacturing arrangement?
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If you supply or fund a custom formulation, ownership is agreed in writing and stays with you. If you use one of our ready formulations, you own your brand and artwork while the base formula remains ours, and can be customised for your SKU.
What is the minimum order quantity for third-party manufacturing?
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Pilot orders start at 100 pieces per SKU. Regular production runs in batches of 100 kg – 1,000 kg, depending on the product format.
Who holds the manufacturing licence?
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Vaishnavi Gramodyog holds the GMP (Schedule M), ISO 22716 and AYUSH manufacturing licences for the Baddi facility. Your product is made and labelled under our licence, so you do not need your own manufacturing licence to sell the brand.
What documents do you provide with each batch?
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Certificate of Analysis, Material Safety Data Sheet and Batch Manufacturing Record for every batch, with stability data available on request and export documentation for overseas consignments.
Do you sign an NDA for third-party manufacturing?
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Yes. We sign a confidentiality agreement before you share formulas, specifications or launch plans, and client details are not disclosed to other buyers.
How long does third-party manufacturing take?
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Production lead time is 15–20 days working days after formulation, artwork and packaging are approved. Sampling and new formulation development add time depending on complexity.
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Discuss your product
Send category, target volume, pack format and launch date. We respond with feasibility, a sample plan and indicative pricing.