How do I find a contract manufacturer for my FMCG brand?
Step 1: Define Your Requirements
Before approaching manufacturers, prepare: product formulation or specifications, desired MOQ (minimum order quantity), required certifications (FSSAI for food, GMP for pharma, BIS for electronics), packaging requirements, and target cost per unit. Use our Manufacturing Cost Calculator.
Step 2: Find Manufacturers
Post your requirement on BookMyPartner's Contract Manufacturing section. Key manufacturing hubs by sector: Baddi (HP) and Haridwar for FMCG/pharma, Surat/Tirupur for garments, Pune/Faridabad for auto components, Shenzhen-equivalent clusters in Chennai/Bangalore for electronics.
Step 3: Verify the Manufacturer
Request: factory audit report (SGS/Bureau Veritas), GMP/ISO certificates, sample production capability, list of existing clients (check references), batch records and COA (Certificate of Analysis), and facility visit if possible.
Step 4: Protect Your Formulation
Sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) before sharing formulations. Follow up with a proper CMO (Contract Manufacturing Agreement) covering IP ownership, confidentiality, quality standards, rejection policy, and minimum order obligations.
Typical MOQs in India
FMCG liquids: 500–2,000 litres | Tablets/capsules: 50,000–1,00,000 units | Garments: 100–500 pieces/style | Packaged food: 500–2,000 units | Electronics: 500–1,000 units per SKU