Topicals manufacturing
Creams, gels, and plasters for products that are applied rather than swallowed. Covers both cosmetic skincare and licensed topical health products.
Topicals sit apart from the rest of this list because the product never gets swallowed, which changes the formulation work, the packaging, and the regulatory route. Our catalog already carries licensed topical products, including an analgesic cream and a plaster, and our partner network runs cosmetic skincare alongside them.
The regulatory path depends on what the label claims rather than what is in the jar. A topical that makes a therapeutic claim is a natural health product in Canada and needs an NPN before it can be sold. A product that is purely cosmetic follows the cosmetic notification route instead. We work out which one applies before anything is filed, because it decides both the timeline and what the label is allowed to say.
Packaging matters more for a topical than for a capsule. The jar, the tube, and the closure are part of how the product is used and how it holds up, so we source the container alongside the formula rather than treating it as an afterthought. Minimums start at 5,000 units.
Manufacturing features
- Creams, gels, and plasters
- Jars, bottles, and tubes
- Licensed topical health products as well as cosmetics
Best for
Minimum order
5,000 units
What a first run of topicals costs
The published minimums and typical costs for Topicals. Every project gets an itemized quote covering your format, ingredients, and packaging.
Lead time
6 to 10 weeks from the catalog (network range 4 to 12 weeks). A custom formula takes 8 to 12 weeks before production.
First run
2,000 units usually lands at USD $8,000 to $15,000 all-in, depending on format, ingredient grade, and packaging.
Always included
GMP-certified manufacturing, a third-party ISO 17025 Certificate of Analysis on every batch, regulatory handling, and one account lead.
Formula feasibility reviews are free. Get an itemized quote for your format and volume.
Compatible packaging
Bottles
HDPE, PET, and glass bottles with child-resistant or standard caps
Jars
Wide-mouth jars for powders, gummies, and bulk capsule counts
Where we manufacture
Our GMP-certified partner facilities run in six regions across Canada and the United States. Each region page covers the local network, dosage forms, and regulatory ground.
Ready to Manufacture Topicals?
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