What is Contract Manufacturing?
Contract manufacturing is the manufacture of a finished or semi-finished product for a client exclusively on a continuous basis generally for a minimum annual, quarterly or monthly quantity. The retailer, buyer or client has the option to modify the product as per their brand or HimPharm can develop a new product based on the buyer’s selling & marketing requirements.
HimPharm has successfully executed contract manufacturing projects with a number of global supply partners including major pharmaceuticals & FMCG companies.
A contract manufacturing agreement is an agreement to supply & purchase between the manufacturer & the buyer that details the terms and conditions settled between the supplier & the buyer, including length or time the agreement will be valid for, the details of the product(s), quality, frequency of the supply runs, specifications of packaging, logistics, payments and so on. A contract manufacturing agreement is for a longer duration or for on-going supply by the manufacturer to the buyer.
"Everyone should have access to great quality natural products."
- HimPharm
We want to enable people to do the things that they are passionate about or love – to make this a reality HimPharm offer’s itself as a sustainable infrastructure for people to utilize their services to manufacture natural products & sell these products in their own brands & names. To get better control of their lives, to have financial freedom & in the hope of a better future.
Who would benefit from HimPharm's Contract Manufacturing ?
Retailers, individuals, consultants and companies that need a sustainable source for delivering products to meet their growing demands for food products, health supplements, natural nutritional solutions, skin, body & hair care herbal cosmetics or specialized natural products are a group that can take advantage of HimPharm’s experience & expertise in the Natural Product manufacturing domain.
HimPharm also works as an ingredients supplier for a large base of manufacturing companies that need to meet their own Pharmaceutical APIs or bulk herb extracts requirements. HimPharm has worked on Job work contracts & third party manufacturing solutions for global manufacturing businesses that have required capacity enhancement without wanting to invest in new infrastructure. HimPharm specializes in such turn-key tolling arrangements.
Why Use HimPharm's Contract Manufacturing Services
How does Contract Manufacturing work at HimPharm
Contract Manufacturing Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Can I get a UPC code or bar code on my labels?
Yes absolutely, HimPharm will be happy to put your bar-code or UPC code on the label. While it is not a mandatory requirement, however if you supply HimPharm with the UPC code or bar code - HimPharm will include it on the label for your product.
What is a Contract Manufactured Product at HimPharm?
At HimPharm a contract manufactured product is a natural product that has either been customized to the buyer's requirement or has been developed from scratch as a new product. This product's packaging and labels have been specially developed for the client in case the client is sourcing a finished product.
HimPharm generally services exclusive products to the client under contract manufactured products that it does not sell to any other retailer, client or buyer. The contract manufactured product is sold by HimPharm at an agreed price as per the contract agreement. The client mostly sources products regularly based on their supply purchase agreement with HimPharm with a guaranteed minimum quantity that is sourced every month, quarter or year.
What is the minimum quantity to order a Contract Manufactured product?
HimPharm does not undertake contract manufacturing for a quantity less than 10,000 units per product SKU.
What if my requirement for a product is less but regular - can I order less than 10K units per product SKU per month?
Please fill out the contact form at the end of this page with more details of the product & your requirement - HimPharm's global sales team will get back to you very shortly.
Can I order a large variety of products manufactured under contract but work with smaller MOQs ?
Yes, you can order multiple products from HimPharm to manufacture under contract for you. We can discuss minimums if you are ordering more than one product under contract manufacturing, however in this case your total monthly requirement for all products should be in excess of 10000 units & also HimPharm will not manufacture less than 3000 units per product SKU per month in case it is manufacturing multiple products for you under contract manufacturing.
Does HimPharm ship contract manufactured products internationally?
HimPharm ships contract manufactured products - both finished and ingredients internationally to most all locations.
Does HimPharm help with documentation if I am importing Product(s) into another country?
HimPharm has a lot of experience in shipping internationally. They manage exports to mostly all countries through their shipping teams. HimPharm already has documentation that is generally required for import into most countries. In-case some special document, certificate or test is required, then HimPharm works with our clients to provide the additional documents.
Does HimPharm help with FDA labeling compliance, How can HimPharm help me make sure I am compliant?
HimPharm follows FDA compliant manufacturing practices & also makes sure that your labels are FDA compliant. Our product design team will help provide support by proofing your labels around FDAs latest requirements.
What does a Contract manufactured product cost to source?
HimPharm offers many different products that can be sourced though its Contract Manufacturing service. To know more about the price, please fill up the contact form below to contact our sales team. They will quickly be in touch.
Are there any other fees or charges, set up fees or label plate charges that are charged extra on Contract manufacturing of a product from himpharm?
HimPharm will provide a single price (per unit or SKU price) for the selected product under its Contract manufacturing "request for a quote". All other charges including custom designing, regulatory authority registration, tax, freight or warehousing charges will shared with the product cost. To request a quote - fill up the contact form below.
What are the packaging options under contract manufacturing?
HimPharm offers a wide range of packing options to choose from under contract manufacturing. You can also choose a packaging of your choice, share pictures and details of the packing with HimPharm & then HimPharm can source that packaging for you.
Why does the product label need to carry my company's name, address & Phone Number?
This is a mandatory requirement as per regulations. Also its smart in case your client wants to re-order from you or get in touch.
Why does the label need to carry HimPharm or Healing Herbs name & address?
This is a mandatory requirement as per manufacturing regulations.
Can I set my own retail price on a product? Are there any restrictions on the retail price?
Yes absolutely, you can set any retail price on your product. There are no restrictions on the retail price.
I want to provide my own packing & labels. will HimPharm use these on the contract manufacturing product that they manufacture for me?
Yes, HimPharm will use your packing and labels if you provide them as long as the packing and labels confirm to laws & regulations.
What other services does himpharm offer other than Contract Manufacturing?
HimPharm offers Private Label & White Label services apart from Contract Manufacturing for sourcing or buying products in your label.
Can I source sample(s) of product(s) before I place an order?
Yes, HimPharm would be happy to send out paid samples. HimPharm gets numerous requests for samples and it wouldn’t be viable for them to send out as many samples as they send out – for free.
Charging a token sample amount + the shipping freight for these samples enables HimPharm to offer the highest quality of products that they possibly can, so that you have the freshest & best quality product available for your testing.
Can I order products without sourcing samples ?
Yes, you can order products without sourcing samples - however we strongly advise you to source a sample to satisfy and appraise yourself of HimPharm's commitment to manufacturing great quality products.
I received the quote & samples from HimPharm. How do i order products ?
If the quote & samples are in line with your expectations, you can email HimPharm your order - head over to contact us to see our global sales emails.
HimPharm will provide on email the documents that you will need to sign for the order - this shall include a purchase order & the supply purchase contract with details of the price, payment terms, dispatch dates and all other details.
How long will it take to manufacture my product once I have signed a contract? What are the supply time lines, Turnaround or lead time?
You'll love HimPharm's transparency. We'll share detailed timeline schematics on the first run for your product and then the schematics for re-runs as per our contracted supply. The first run under Contract manufacturing take just a little longer that the re-runs as all inputs need to be arranged and sourced as per your requirement. On the re-run unless your requirment for packaging or labels changes, we can achieve a faster turnaround time when compared to the first run.
How can I find the status of my order or production run?
You'll love the communication at HimPharm!
When an order comes in, someone from our team will be made in-charge of your account. The account manager shall be the point person for all communications with you.
Your account manager shall share an email status update with you once every week with the option to get on a call to discuss the status update the next business day. If you have any queries you can reach out to your account manager on a Voice call, Skype, Facetime audio or WhatsApp audio.
The communication strategy stays the same, as long as HimPharm is executing your contract you will get weekly status updates on the progress of your order(s).
Will HimPharm warehouse or distribute my finished products for me?
HimPharm offers warehousing of finished goods for Contract Manufacturing clients. This warehousing space is chargeable based on area and volume usage.
HimPharm does not offer drop-shipping or does not distribute finished products.
But HimPharm ships all over the world and can ship the products to local warehousing companies, logistics, drop-shipping or fulfillment companies nearby that can assist you with your distribution requirements.
Can I change the ingredients of a stock formula to customize it for my requirement in contract manufacturing?
Yes, you can make changes to HimPharm's stock formula to suit it to your own need and requirement.
How does HimPharm accept payments?
HimPharm accepts payments through multiple channels including bank transfers, wire transfers. Speak to our Sales Team for more methods of payment & payment terms for your orders.
I would like HimPharm to manufacture an ingredient or product in bulk and supply it to me as my raw material - Is this something HimPharm will do?
Yes, HimPharm will provide un-fininshed, semi-finished products to meet your manufacturing requirements. If you want to source an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, or crude herb or an ingredient for use in your manufacturing process or as a raw material then HimPharm will be able to step in to provide such un-finished products or in-process bulk ingredients or crude herbal extracts to you.
Products HimPharm Can Contract Manufacture For You
Contract Manufacturing of Single Herb Extracts as Dietary Supplements.
Contract manufactured Gels, creams, lotions & other natural skin products
Caffeinated & Decaf Teas or Tisanes available under contract manufacturing
Shampoos, conditioners, shower gels & other washes through contract manufacturing
supplements with many herbs in a single product manufactured under contract.
Contact manufactured Men’s & Women’s products & Aphrodisiacs
Contract Manufactured herb enriched oils for Skin, Body & Hair care
Powdered herb mixes & health foods contract manufactured
Hydro-Alcoholic, Hydro & standardised Total extracts – Contract manufactured
Handmade vegetarian natural & gentle soaps
Honey & honey with herbs and natural extracts contract manufactured
Contract Manufactured health juices
