CONTRACT MANUFACTURING
Your formula, our lines, at scale.
At ALFA Manufacturing Group, we specialize in custom and private label manufacturing for haircare, skincare, and beauty brands seeking high-quality, effective, and market ready products. Whether you are launching a new brand or expanding an existing line, our team of expert product development specialists, R&D chemists, and regulatory advisors are here to bring your vision to life.
One roof covers the whole build — formula to freight.
Custom Formulations
Work directly with our lab to develop unique haircare, skincare, bath & body, or other liquid-based formulations tailored to your brand's needs.
Ready-To-Go Base Formulations
Choose from our extensive library of proven, lab-tested formula bases that can be customized for your brand to fast-track your time to market.
Scalable Production
From small test batches to full-scale production runs, we manufacture your products at our FDA-registered facility with strict quality control standards in compliance with all GMP protocols.
Full-Service Capabilities
We provide end-to-end support from R&D / formulation development to packaging selection and sourcing, graphic design, labeling and printing services, manufacturing, and product testing.
PROJECT STAGES
Four stages from first call to freight.
Every project moves through the same four stages. Open any step to see exactly what happens and what it costs.
Induction
Free consultation to discuss the manufacturing process and project options.
Initial Meeting
We start by learning about your brand, product goals, target audience, and regulatory requirements. This ensures that we are fully aligned with your vision when developing a product to reflect your brand's identity and marketing position.
Budgeting & Feasibility
One of the most critical points to define at the outset is a project budget range. This way we can ensure expectations are able to be met when discussing the available packaging and formulation options with the specific product type, size, and order quantities in mind.
Project Definition
The type, size, minimum order quantity, lead times, and pricing for all packaging components are defined and samples are obtained for approval. We calculate the labor costs based on the order quantity - higher order volumes result in a lower labor cost per unit. The specific ingredient requirements are outlined to ensure regulatory alignment.
R&D Payment
An R&D payment per formulation is collected to cover labor, materials, and shipping for prototypes. This fee is credited towards your initial production order and ranges from $500 to $1,000 based on complexity.
R&D
The R&D lab fee is required for each formulation to begin work on the project. Fee will be applied to initial MOQ order.
Formulation
One of our R&D Chemists will take the Formulation Request Form submitted and begin development of the formulation while taking into consideration all the requirements provided.
Prototype Samples
Initial formulation prototype samples are produced typically within 2-4 weeks of receiving the R&D Payment and Formulation Request Form depending on material availability / sourcing needs. Additional rounds of samples for adjustments are typically processed within 1-2 weeks. Most projects require between 1-3 rounds of samples.
Sample Approval
Once the formulation has met all feel, smell, application, and performance targets a conditional sample approval is provided at which time an ingredient list is generated for final review and approval.
Pricing
Once the formulation has been approved and packaging has been defined/quoted we will have all our costs at which time we can provide a quote for the final product. This quote will be good for 30 days and will remain in place so long as the material costs remain constant.
Registration
Some countries will require registration of products before manufacturing begins.
Artwork
A printing die line for the packaging will be provided for the client to generate artwork on and return for review. Artwork for products sold in the USA must adhere to FDA labeling guidelines.
Artwork Approval
Once artwork is submitted to the printer, the printer will provide a digital .pdf proof that will need to be signed off on and approved by the client. Physical proofs can be requested from the printer, but they cost an additional fee that will be passed on and billed for.
Registration
We can assist with any documentation required for the registration of products along with any additional testing needed. All 3rd party tests for custom formulations will be billed to the client, i.e. Stability & Shelf Life Testing, Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET), Toxicological Risk Assessment (TRA), Microbiological Testing, etc.
50% Order Deposit
We require a 50% deposit with the Purchase Order to start the production process.
Manufacturing
The production process begins with a minimum order quantity that is based on the product type and size.
Procurement
Raw materials and packaging are procured for the order.
Manufacturing
Once all materials are in-house, the order is scheduled, picked, batched, filled, QC tested, and prepared for shipment.
Final Payment
Once the order is ready, a final invoice will be generated, and the final payment will be required to release the shipment.
Product Release
A packing list will be made available along with the weights and dimensions of the shipment for the client to schedule a pickup.
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Built for brands that plan to grow.
Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities
Our production department contains 17 high-speed filling lines for product sizes ranging from 0.5oz to 32oz and can service all types of bottles, tubes, vials, sachets, hot-pour jars/sticks, display box pack outs, labeling, graphic steam-shrink sleeving and more.
Our compounding department is equipped with 16 stainless steel, jacketed mixing tanks ranging from 20 to 2,000 gallons for full production scalability.
State-of-the-Art, Modern Laboratory
We use all of the latest tools and technology when it comes to our Research & Development Program. Whether it is reverse engineering existing formulas or delivering some of the most advanced custom formulations on the market, we have you covered.
In addition to this, our Quality Control Lab is fully equipped to handle all of the incoming raw material and batch testing in-house.
Product Testing
Not only do we offer a vast selection of haircare, skincare, and bath & body formulations, but we also conduct in-house product performance testing at our full-service hair and nail salon that is located on-site. This ensures that the formulations we are providing to our clients are best-in-class when compared to the leading brands.