Technical transfer
We review formula, process order, temperatures, mixing conditions, raw materials, specifications and expected batch behaviour.
Contract manufacturing
Cosmetic Contract Manufacturing in Europe
If your formula already exists, the job is different from private label development. Contract manufacturing is about transferring the product into a controlled production environment, protecting repeatability and making sure the formula, process and packaging work together at commercial scale.
- EU facility Production in Karlovo, Bulgaria
- Second source A practical route for brands reducing supplier risk
- 240,000 Tubes delivered in a high-volume partner project
- ISO 22716 + ISO 9001 Certified quality systems
Transfer the product, not the uncertainty
A contract manufacturing transfer starts with the actual production package: formula, raw-material specifications, manufacturing instructions, target batch size, packaging components, quality criteria, testing expectations and market requirements. We review the complete system before committing to production.
For brands moving an existing SKU or adding a second manufacturer, the goal is consistency. That means identifying the variables that matter before the first commercial batch rather than discovering them after launch.
Capabilities
Where contract manufacturing projects usually need the most attention
Scale-up verification
Laboratory or pilot instructions are checked against the equipment and batch size used for commercial manufacturing.
Packaging transfer
Existing bottles, jars, tubes or pumps are reviewed for dimensions, filling, closure, compatibility and line handling.
Batch repeatability
The process is documented around the parameters that control appearance, viscosity, fill weight and other agreed specifications.
Second-source manufacturing
A second manufacturing route can reduce dependence on one supplier and provide extra capacity when the primary source is constrained.
Owner-level decisions
When a transfer raises a technical or commercial issue, you can reach the people who can actually make the decision.
Process
A controlled transfer from your current production route
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Transfer package
You share formula, process, raw-material and packaging information under the agreed confidentiality framework.
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Technical review
Our team identifies missing information, raw-material equivalents, equipment constraints and testing needs.
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Trial or pilot
Where required, we verify the process and product behaviour before the first full commercial run.
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Packaging line check
Components are reviewed against filling, closure, coding, labelling and packing requirements.
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Commercial batch
The agreed process is manufactured, filled and packed with batch documentation and quality controls.
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Repeat orders
Approved specifications and learnings are carried forward so the next production run begins from a controlled baseline.
Technical detail
What buyers usually need to know before the project starts
What we need for a technical transfer
A complete transfer is faster when the original product package is clear and controlled.
- Full quantitative or authorised manufacturing formula
- Raw-material specifications and approved suppliers where relevant
- Manufacturing instructions and critical process parameters
- Finished-product specifications
- Packaging drawings or component samples
- Existing stability, compatibility and microbiological data
- Target batch size and annual volume
- Destination market and regulatory status
Second-source production
Many established brands do not want to replace a functioning supplier. They want a qualified alternative that can support continuity, capacity or geographic diversification. We can evaluate whether an existing SKU is suitable for a second-source transfer and what validation work would be required.
Production formats
Our manufacturing and filling capabilities cover a broad range of skincare, body care, hair care and hygiene products and the packaging formats already presented on our main website.
- Creams, emulsions and lotions
- Serums, gels and treatments
- Oils, balms and anhydrous products
- Cleansers, foams and wash products
- Tubes, jars, bottles, airless, droppers and sprays
- Sheet masks, wet wipes and sachets
Capacity case 240,000 finished tubes
Delivered in less than two months
A US partner needed a large volume on a compressed schedule. Tubes were supplied in under a month and the factory ran two shifts to complete manufacturing and packing within the remaining production window. The case demonstrates available scale, but every new transfer is assessed against the actual formula, packaging and schedule.
Talk to the owners Good to know
Cosmetic Contract Manufacturing FAQs
Can you manufacture a formula developed by another laboratory?
Yes, provided you have the rights and technical information needed for the transfer. We review the formula, process, raw materials, packaging and specifications before confirming feasibility.
Can Tsilkov act as a second manufacturer for an existing SKU?
Yes. Second-source manufacturing is a common use case. We evaluate the technical transfer and validation work required to reproduce the approved product consistently.
Will you use the same raw-material suppliers as our current manufacturer?
Where practical and authorised, we can review the same suppliers. If changes are necessary, any substitute must be technically assessed and agreed before production.
Do you require a pilot batch?
Not every transfer requires the same validation route. A pilot or trial may be recommended when scale-up, equipment, raw materials or packaging create meaningful technical risk.
Can you handle large production volumes?
Yes, subject to product, packaging and schedule. Our previous work includes a 240,000-tube project delivered in less than two months.
How do you protect confidential formulas?
Confidentiality and use of transferred technical information should be covered by the NDA and manufacturing agreement agreed for the project.
Tell us what you want to make
Share the product, quantity, packaging idea or manufacturing challenge. One of the owners will reply personally.