contract manufacturing for cosmetics

What is the difference between a contract manufacturer and a co-packer?

A contract manufacturer develops and produces your entire formula from scratch; a co-packer fills and packages your pre-made formula into containers. Manufacturers offer more creative input; co-packers are faster for existing formulas. Most cosmetic facilities do both. Your choice depends on whether you need formula innovation or just production scaling.

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