PACKAGING

Q: What are your packaging minimums and lead times?

A: The packaging minimums begin at 5M decorated, but this number varies per component.

Average lead times vary. For a new project, lead times average 3 months but for reorders, the average lead time is 45-55 days.

Q: What are plastic packaging resin codes?

A: They are available here: http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/bin.asp?CID=1102&DID=4645&DOC=FILE.PDF

LABORATORY

Q: Is Non-Disclosure a matter of routine business practice?

A: Yes, this is used to protect Seacliff Beauty and our customer. It is a legal contract between the two parties that outlines confidential materials or knowledge the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes, but wish to restrict access to others. It is a contract through which the parties agree not to disclose information covered by the agreement.

Q: Is SeaCliff Beauty a full turn-key facility?

A: Yes, we provide full turn-key purchasing of Formulation, Raw Materials, Components, Printing, Secondary Packaging, Graphic Design/Artwork, MRP, Project Development, Regulatory Control, Stability, Microbiology, Kitting, and Manufacturing of the product.

Q: Does Seacliff Beauty carry private label products?

A: Yes, Seacliff carries a variety of private label products. Contact us to find out more about our library of stock formulas.

Q: What is the process for the formulation of an SPF product?

A: In order to make an SPF claim, the product must be tested by an independent laboratory. Costs related to testing are the responsibility of the customer. Prices range from $1,000-$20,000 depending on the claims you are trying to make. If the sunscreen product is manufactured, please note that each time a batch is reordered and manufactured, it must be tested (this applies to reorders of the same product).

SPF testing is performed two ways: in vivo (on humans) and in vitro (in the lab). Cost for in vivo testing are based on the number of people placed in the panel. A typical panel could consist of 5, 10, or 20 people. Products tested in vivo are able to claim a specific SPF number. Products that are tested in vitro can only claim “contains sun protection”.

Q: What are the Organic Labeling Requirements?

A: Products labeled “organic” must consist of at least 95% organically produced ingredients (excluding water and salt). Any remaining product ingredients must consist of nonagricultural substances approved on the National List of nonorganically produced agricultural products that are not commercially available in organic form. Products labeled “organic” can not be produced using excluded methods, sewage sludge, or ionizing radiation.

If you have any questions at all regarding packaging, the lab, or any other department, please contact the Sales Department at sales@seacliffbeauty.com or call us directly at 949.955.1239.