GMP Certified · AYUSH Manufacturing Registration · US FDA MoCRA

Private Label Personal Care Manufacturing in India

Auriga Research is a private label personal care manufacturer in India, backed by 40+ years of Arbro Group excellence. Auriga Research was established in 2007 and is part of the Arbro Group, which has supported the pharmaceutical and personal care industry since 1985.

Our manufacturing facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh is GMP certified, holds AYUSH Manufacturing Registration, and is registered with the US FDA under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act. Brand owners can supply their own formulations or work with our team to develop new products.

Stability, safety, and analytical testing are supported by our NABL accredited testing laboratories under the same group. Claim substantiation is supported by eight in-house instruments through our CDSCO approved clinical division, so brands can build performance claims without engaging a separate third-party agency.

Product Categories We Manufacture

Six personal care categories supported across creams, lotions, serums, washes, shampoos, oils, and gels.

Skincare products: serums, creams, face washes

Skin Care

Moisturisers, serums, face washes, toners, eye creams, sunscreens, and treatment formulations.

Haircare products: shampoos, conditioners, oils

Hair Care

Shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, serums, hair masks, anti-dandruff and scalp care.

Body care products: lotions, washes, scrubs

Body Care

Body lotions, body washes, scrubs, hand creams, foot care, and after-shower products.

Baby care products: lotions, shampoos, washes

Baby Care

Baby lotions, baby shampoos, baby washes, baby creams, and gentle hypoallergenic formulations.

Pet care products: shampoos, paw creams

Pet Care

Pet shampoos, conditioners, paw creams, ear cleaners, deodorising sprays, and dental products.

Intimate care products

Intimate Care

Intimate wash, intimate hygiene wipes, and pH-balanced intimate care formulations.

Product category photographs will be added shortly.

From Concept to Market

Six stages from product concept to commercial launch under one CDMO relationship.

01

Concept Brief

Share your product concept, target consumer, claim ambitions, and regulatory destination with your SPOC.

02

Formulation

Develop a new formulation or use one from our existing library. NDA protection applies to all client formulations.

03

Prototype & Iteration

Lab-scale prototypes prepared, evaluated, and refined based on sponsor feedback.

04

Stability & Testing

Accelerated and real-time stability testing in our NABL-accredited testing laboratories. Safety and claim substantiation as required.

05

Pilot Batch

A pilot batch is manufactured and tested to confirm process parameters and consistency.

06

Commercial Manufacturing

Commercial production runs under GMP at our Baddi facility with documented batch records and release testing.

Who Engages Auriga Personal Care CDMO

Eight buyer profiles use our private label personal care manufacturing service.

D2C Skincare Founders

Direct-to-consumer skincare brands launching serums, moisturisers, cleansers, and sunscreens through e-commerce and modern retail.

D2C Personal Care Founders

Founders building haircare, body care, baby care, and intimate care brands and looking for a single partner across formulation, testing, and manufacturing.

Health & Wellness Brands

Health and wellness brands extending into personal care and looking for a GMP-certified manufacturing partner with integrated analytical and stability testing support.

Startup Brands Launching New Products

Early-stage brands launching their first SKU and looking for a CDMO partner that supports them from formulation through commercial production.

Established Brands Expanding Product Portfolios

Existing brands adding new product lines or extending into adjacent categories and needing additional manufacturing capacity with consistent quality.

Private Label Businesses

Retailers, distributors, and aggregators developing their own private label ranges across personal care categories.

Retail Chains Launching Own Brands

Pharmacy, beauty, supermarket, and specialty retail chains building in-house brands across personal care.

Pharma Companies Expanding Categories

Pharmaceutical companies extending into skincare, personal care, or wellness categories and looking for a partner familiar with pharma quality standards.

Why Choose Auriga

Seven reasons brands choose Auriga as their personal care manufacturing partner.

GMP Certified Manufacturing

Our manufacturing facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh is GMP certified, with documented batch records, in-process controls, and a finished product release process.

AYUSH Manufacturing Registration

AYUSH Manufacturing Registration is in place for Ayurvedic and herbal personal care formulations.

US FDA MoCRA Registered

The facility is registered with the US FDA under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act for brands with cosmetic products in the US distribution scope.

In-House Claim Substantiation Instruments

Eight claim substantiation instruments available in-house, so brands can substantiate moisturisation, hydration, anti-ageing, skin lightening, anti-acne, and other claims without a third-party agency.

In-House Stability and Safety Testing

Stability and safety testing runs in our NABL accredited testing laboratories under the same group, alongside the manufacturing operation.

Integrated Formulation Development

Formulation development is available through the same group, so a single relationship covers idea, formulation, testing, and manufacturing.

Low MOQ, Flexible Batch Sizes

We support pilot, small commercial, and full commercial batches. Run size is confirmed by your SPOC based on your forecast and dosage form.

Group Clients

Auriga Research and the wider Arbro Group support brands and businesses across personal care formulation, clinical research, testing, and manufacturing.

An approved client list is shared on request during the proposal stage, in accordance with our confidentiality commitments.

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Accreditations and Registrations

Manufacturing and testing credentials held across the Auriga Research and Arbro Group ecosystem.

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GMP

Good Manufacturing Practices certified manufacturing facility.

AYUSH logo
AYUSH

AYUSH Manufacturing Registration for Ayurvedic and herbal products.

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US FDA MoCRA

Facility registered with the US FDA under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act.

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NABL Accredited Testing Laboratories

NABL Accredited Testing Laboratories supporting product testing. NABL accreditation applies to the testing laboratories, not to the manufacturing facility.

Regulatory Compliance

Documentation prepared at Auriga aligns with the regulatory frameworks applicable to personal care products manufactured in India.

CDSCO Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 2020

Compliance with the Cosmetic Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO under the Drugs and Cosmetics framework.

BIS Standards

Alignment with applicable BIS standards including IS 4011 for cosmetic product safety.

ISO 22716

Manufacturing operations aligned with ISO 22716 cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practices.

Export Documentation

Export documentation support is provided as per applicable regulatory requirements for your target market.

Add Clinical Claims to Your Product

Once your formulation is locked, our CDSCO approved clinical division can run instrument-based studies to support performance claims for your packaging and marketing. This is an optional add-on to the manufacturing scope.

Corneometer

Moisturisation and hydration claims.

Mexameter

Skin lightening and radiance claims.

Cutometer

Anti-ageing and skin firmness claims.

Tewameter

Skin barrier and antiperspirant claims.

Sebumeter

Anti-acne and pore-refining claims.

pH Meter

pH-balanced and scalp health claims.

BTBP Clarity 2D and 3D

Wrinkle, texture, and pigmentation imaging.

DermLite DL5

Hair and scalp imaging.

Studies include HRIPT, BIS 4011 patch testing, SPF claim substantiation, and instrument-based efficacy studies under Independent Ethics Committee oversight.

Explore Cosmetics Clinical Studies

Instrument photographs will be added shortly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product categories does Auriga manufacture under private label?
Skin care, hair care, body care, baby care, pet care, and intimate care. Within each category, common dosage forms include creams, lotions, serums, face washes, shampoos, conditioners, oils, scrubs, and washes, in tubes, jars, bottles, and sachets.
What is the minimum order quantity for private label cosmetics?
Minimum order quantities depend on the product type and packaging. For most skincare products such as creams, lotions, and serums, MOQ typically starts around 500 units per SKU. For liquid products such as shampoos and body washes, MOQ typically starts around 1,000 units. Run size is confirmed by your SPOC at the quote stage.
How long does it take to develop and manufacture a private label product?
The typical timeline from formulation brief to finished product delivery is 8 to 14 weeks. This includes formulation development, accelerated stability testing, regulatory documentation, manufacturing, and packaging. Selecting from our existing formulation library shortens the development phase. Rush timelines are available for established formulations.
Does Auriga provide claim substantiation for personal care products?
Yes. Eight claim substantiation instruments are available in-house, including Corneometer, Mexameter, Cutometer, Tewameter, Sebumeter, pH Meter, BTBP Clarity 2D and 3D, and DermLite DL5. Studies are conducted by our CDSCO approved clinical division under Independent Ethics Committee oversight.
What regulatory compliance does Auriga provide for cosmetics?
For India, we support documentation aligned with CDSCO Drugs and Cosmetics Rules 2020, BIS standards (including IS 4011 safety where applicable), and ISO 22716 cosmetics GMP. Export documentation support is provided as per applicable regulatory requirements for your target market. The applicable regulatory framework and documentation scope are confirmed at proposal stage.
Does Auriga protect intellectual property and formulations?
Yes. All client formulations, product concepts, and proprietary information are protected under NDA signed before project initiation. Custom formulations developed for you remain your intellectual property. Our facility maintains strict batch segregation and client-specific raw materials and packaging are stored separately.

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GMP certified. AYUSH Manufacturing Registration. US FDA MoCRA registered. In-house claim substantiation. Get a manufacturing quote within 5 business days.

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