PHASE 03

REPEATABLE
SCALE — Low-MOQ cosmetic and skincare contract manufacturing

contract manufacturing & production.

Nanuvo Labs is a low-MOQ cosmetic manufacturer based in Buffalo, New York, USA. Our contract manufacturing and private label skincare services take approved formulas through compounding, filling, labeling, and packaging assembly. Small-batch production starts at 1,000 units; 500–999-unit pilots are available through formulation and product-development engagements.

LOW-MOQ
FLEXIBILITY

We bridge the gap between bench chemistry and mass production. For emerging brands and prestige indies, massive minimum order quantities are a barrier to entry. We provide accessible pilot runs and low-MOQ manufacturing that allow you to launch, test the market, and scale predictably without compromising on quality or tying up capital in excessive inventory.

FILLING, LABELING &
ASSEMBLY

A premium formula demands flawless execution on the shelf. Our production line encompasses precision filling for varied viscosities — from thin serums to dense creams.

We manage labeling alignment, lot coding, packaging assembly, and quality control. Your product leaves our factory retail-ready, built to the exact specifications established during prototyping.

FORMATS RUN ON OUR LINE
  • SERUMS
  • CREAMS
  • LOTIONS
  • GELS
  • MISTS
  • CLEANSERS
  • MASKS
  • OILS
  • BALMS
BATCH SIZE LADDER

Scale with us at every stage.

TierUnitsBest for
PILOT500 – 999Discovery batch and first-market test
LAUNCH1,000 – 4,999Retail-ready inventory for a founding SKU
SCALE5,000 – 24,999Multi-SKU line, expanding channels
PRODUCTION25,000 +Established brand at full velocity

Manufacturing runs start at 1,000 units. Pilot runs available through our formulation and product development engagements.

TIMELINE EXPECTATIONS

From an approved formula, plan on 6–8 weeks for a pilot batch and 8–12 weeks for a full production run. Timelines depend on component lead times and QC scope, both confirmed during scoping.

COMPLIANCE & DOCUMENTATION

every batch, fully documented.

  • MoCRA-Ready
  • cGMP-Aligned
  • ISO 22716 Practices
  • Batch Traceability
  • QC Retain Samples
SHIPS WITH EVERY PROJECT
  • Master formula & retailer-ready INCI
  • Batch records & certificates of analysis
  • Safety data sheets (SDS)
  • Preservative efficacy testing (PET)
  • Stability summary (accelerated as standard)
  • MoCRA registration support
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
  • Extended real-time stability
  • Third-party clinical & consumer testing
  • SPF, HRIPT, and category-specific claims work
  • OTC monograph review
  • Product Information File (EU market)
  • Retailer clean-list formulation review
WHO IS THIS FOR?

Founders seeking a manufacturing partner that acts like an in-house team. Obsessed with quality, agile in volume, and deeply committed to the final aesthetic. Exploring contract manufacturing or private label? Let’s discuss your project and whether it’s a fit.

DISCUSS PROJECT SUITABILITY

PROJECT QUESTIONS

MANUFACTURING QUESTIONS

How many units do cosmetic manufacturers require?

Minimum order quantities vary by manufacturer, product and packaging. At Nanuvo, manufacturing runs start at 1,000 units. The 500-999-unit pilot tier is available through formulation and product-development engagements, not as a 500-unit standalone manufacturing minimum. Our batch ladder continues through launch, scale and production runs. Share your formula status, packaging and target quantities so we can confirm the suitable production scope.

Discuss your batch size

What is the difference between private label and custom formulation?

Private label generally starts with an existing formula that a brand sells under its own identity; the permitted customization depends on the supplier and project. Custom formulation develops a formula around your brief, ingredient strategy, sensory targets and product requirements. The routes differ in development work, testing needs and ownership terms. Nanuvo supports private label and custom projects; ask which approach fits your brief and clarify customization and formula ownership before committing. Ownership of Nanuvo custom formulas can be purchased upfront.

Explore custom skincare formulation

What should I discuss with an OTC skincare manufacturer?

Start with the product's intended use, proposed active ingredients and claims, because these determine whether the project is a cosmetic or an OTC drug and which requirements apply. Nanuvo offers OTC development readiness and monograph review on request. Confirm the specific development, testing, documentation and manufacturing scope before proceeding. OTC support is not a guarantee of regulatory approval or a substitute for product-specific regulatory review.

Discuss regulatory claims and OTC readiness

HAVE A PRODUCT
IN MIND?

let's define the work.

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