FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions brand owners ask before launching with L’Origine: MOQs, timelines, OEM vs ODM, certifications, product registration and more.
Cosmetics Manufacturing FAQs
Which product categories can L’Origine manufacture?
We manufacture across four worlds: cosmetics — hair care, skin care, body care, sun care (SPF 5–50+), baby and kids, and men’s grooming; perfumes — from eau de parfum and body mists to solid perfumes; aerosols — sprays, deodorants, hair colour, shaving foams and more, from our dedicated aerosol facility; and home care and detergents — cleaners, laundry care, disinfectants, air fresheners, candles and bakhoor. Few manufacturers cover all four, so you can develop a full range with a single partner.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Our typical minimum order quantity is around 5,000–10,000 units, depending on the product type, formulation and packaging format. We also stay flexible: depending on the product, we can accommodate smaller pilot runs or scale up to much larger volumes. Tell us your product and target quantities and we’ll confirm the exact minimum for your project.
How long does it take to develop and produce a product?
A typical project runs around 8–12 weeks from concept to delivery, depending on the product’s complexity and whether you need a custom formulation or start from an existing one. Your project moves through five clear stages — brief and NDA, price estimation, development and sampling, final quote and registration, then production and delivery — and we give you a schedule up front so you always know where things stand.
Can I get samples before committing to production?
Yes. During development we create samples so you can test the formula, texture, scent and packaging, run stability checks, and refine everything with us until the product is exactly right before we move to full production.
Can you create a custom formulation, or do you have ready-made ones?
Both. Our R&D team can develop a custom formulation to your brief, or you can start from our library of over 10,000 ready-made formulas across every category and customise from there — faster and lower-risk. We can also benchmark a reference product you like and develop a comparable formula. Three R&D innovation centres and a team of more than 20 chemists, engineers and formulators sit behind every project.
What certifications and quality standards does L’Origine hold?
Our manufacturing is GMP certified and holds ISO 22716:2007, the international standard for cosmetics good manufacturing practice, along with the Emirates Quality Mark (EQM). Quality runs through every stage: multi-stage checks from formulation to delivery, full batch traceability and raw-material inspection, CTFA-compliant microbiology testing, and a dedicated QC team managing quality end to end.
Can you register my products for the markets I want to sell in?
Yes. Our regulatory affairs team handles product registration in your target markets as part of the project, so your products meet the requirements to be sold regionally and internationally — across MENA, Europe and beyond. We guide you through the regulatory and labelling steps for each market you’re entering.
Do you handle packaging as well as the product?
Yes. We provide end-to-end support including packaging design, selection and sourcing — bottles, jars, tubes, pumps and closures — plus label and graphic design, and filling into your chosen format, so you receive a finished, shelf-ready product rather than bulk.
Where is L’Origine based, and do you export?
L’Origine is headquartered at the SAIF Zone in Sharjah, UAE, and operates eight manufacturing sites worldwide — across the UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Italy, the UK and Brazil — supported by three R&D innovation centres. This footprint lets us reduce logistics costs, navigate regional regulations, and serve markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Our products already reach customers in 27 countries.
How do I start a private-label project with L’Origine?
Tell us about your product idea, target market and volumes through our contact page — everything covered by an NDA from the start. We’ll estimate pricing to fit your business plan, develop and test samples, confirm a final quote and handle registration in your markets, then produce, quality-check and deliver to your warehouse. From concept to shelf, with you guided at every step.
Still Have Questions?
Tell us about your product idea and we’ll come back with a plan, a timeline and a quote — all under NDA.