• Opening a CMO

    Posted by kage65 on July 18, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    I’m looking for a consultant who can guide me in pricing out everything I need to open a manufacturing facility, down to the last details.
    The facility would be making: 
    body washes
    shampoos
    conditioners
    skin balms
    skin creams

    I’m trying to create a list of all necessary equipment needed to produce from 1000 up to 15000 units, as large as 16 to 24 ounces. 
    In addition I need to figure out the total personnel I would need to hire as well as their areas of expertise. Mainly, who would I need to hire to produce the batches that would then be manufactured. 

    In addition
    what type of building
    all permits needed
    hvac requirements
    waste/disposal requirements

    I would still be hiring outside formulators to create the unique formulas, at least initially.  

    Thank you. 

    Sponge replied 6 years, 2 months ago 5 Members · 4 Replies
  • 4 Replies
  • EVchem

    Member
    July 19, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    That is a huge undertaking. I think this will be pretty location dependent- where are you planning to put this facility? Will you work with formulators remotely or bring them onsite? Are you going to manufacture, fill, and ship product and over what distances? How will you market your products? There are so many questions to address!

    You can look at these posts which should provide some starting points:
    https://chemistscorner.com/what-are-the-startup-costs-for-a-cosmetic-business/

    https://chemistscorner.com/cosmeticsciencetalk/discussion/641/laboratory-set-up-equipment-list#latest

  • Microformulation

    Member
    July 19, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    Do you have a Technical Background in Cosmetic Manufacturing? If not, it is a risk. There is another thread here that outlines the dangers (financial) if you do not.

  • DavidW

    Member
    July 23, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    @kage65 if you contact me privately I may be able to give you some guidance. 

  • Sponge

    Member
    July 25, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    You need the Cosmetic Chemists Corner Crew! (Seriously, you need a team for this, not just a chemist(s).)

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