INFORMATION
HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?
You can find all the references in the contact section of our website
www.inunup.com
DO YOU HAVE A COMPANY COSMETIC BRAND?
No. INUNUP deals with the formulation, production and packaging of cosmetics for third parties.
HOW CAN I REQUEST A QUOTATION?
You can send us an email to make an appointment with our sales managers, indicating the subject of your request and a brief description of the services you are interested in. You can find all the references in the contact section of our website
www.inunup.com.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN YOU’RE “A CUSTOMERS' PARTNER”?
We know the complexity and importance of the cosmetic market, where "time to market", innovation, quality and prices can make the difference. We team up with our customers, establish a relationship of trust and mutual support, to create a lasting and mutually beneficial partnership.
WHO ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS?
We produce for Italian and international brands and for anyone who wants to create a new cosmetic line: companies, beauty stores, spas, hairdressers, pharmacies, perfumeries, beauty influencers and celebrities.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF TRUSTING A CERTIFIED COMPANY?
We have chosen to obtain ISO 9001:2015, GMP ISO 22716:2008 and GMP ISO 13485:2016 certification to achieve the highest quality standards and maintain them over time through constant monitoring and updating of instructions, procedures and operating processes. In this way, today we guarantee our customers effective and efficient services, with an approach aimed at the constant improvement of the proposal.
LABORATORY
WHAT IS INCI?
INCI stands for "International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients" and indicates precisely a denomination of the ingredients contained in cosmetic products, listed in descending order by concentration within a product.
COSMETICS TESTING AND SAFETY
WHAT ARE THE SAFETY TESTS TO CARRY OUT ON A COSMETIC PRODUCT?
Cosmetics are subject to various safety tests before being placed on the market, among which we mention:
- Microbiological analysis.
- Stability Test + Compatibility Test
- Challenge Test or In-USE Test.
WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE TEST?
The Challenge test makes it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of the preservative system of a cosmetic product during production and storage, but above all during the entire period of use by the final consumer. It is carried out during the development phase of the product itself.
WHAT IS PAO? MUST ALL COSMETICS CARRY PAO?
The PAO is the "Period after Opening", i.e. the date up to which the cosmetic product, after its opening and stored in suitable conditions, will continue to perform its initial function, will maintain its characteristics and will guarantee the health and safety of the user.
The PAO symbol may not be indicated on the packaging of some cosmetics which naturally do not present a concrete risk of alterations and which is therefore considered insignificant, such as:
- Single-dose cosmetics;
- Cosmetics with packaging which ensures protection of the product contained therein and which therefore allows the prevention of potential contamination (for example aerosols);
- Products considered to have a low risk of contamination which by their nature are able to contrast and prevent the growth of microorganisms (for example products with a high alcohol content or characterized by a very acidic or very basic pH, or even products with a low presence of " free water").
WHO IS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PLACING A PRODUCT ON THE MARKET?
The Responsible Person is a natural or legal person who is responsible or who has been designated for placing a cosmetic product on the EU market, and can therefore be represented by:
- the manufacturer;
- a person designated by the manufacturer;
- the distributor, if he places a cosmetic product on the market with his own name or brand;
- the importer;
- a third party in possession of a written mandate from the manufacturer or the importer.
The customer can therefore represent or choose the Responsible Person, who will appear as Producer on the labels on the primary and secondary pack. The Responsible Person is obliged to ensure the following:
- product safety;
- label conformity;
- registration of cosmetic products on the CPNP, i. e. the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal, to which all information on the product can be transmitted.
In the event that the customer turns out to be the manufacturer, INUNUP provides all kinds of assistance, support and documents to manage the practices with competence and accuracy.
WHAT IS THE PIF?
The PIF is the acronym for Product Information File, i.e. the product technical dossier which includes the Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment.
INUNUP can prepare the PIF on behalf of the customer, or provide all the necessary documents to the person appointed by the customer.
BRAND INCUBATOR
HOW CAN I CREATE MY COSMETICS BRAND?
The steps to start producing cosmetics with your own brand are as follows.
- Identify the products that will make up the cosmetic line (mascara, lipsticks, pencils, powder products, etc.).
- Choose the formulas and define the number of references for each product with the relative minimum quantities (MOQ).
- Identify the primary packaging and any secondary packaging.
- Develop the graphics of the labels and the serigraphs of the packaging.
- Start bulk production.
- Proceed with filling/compacting/casting the bulk into the primary packaging.
- Package the product, label it and prepare it for storage.
- The product is ready to be shipped.
INUNUP accompany its customers in the development of all the design phases that see the birth of new products and cosmetic brands.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM PURCHASE ORDER?
For products already in the catalogue, tested and ready for sale, the minimum purchase order varies from 500 to 1000 reference pieces, depending on the type of product and the selected packaging.
WHO VERIFIES THE CONFORMITY OF THE LABELS WITH THE REFERENCE STANDARDS?
The INUNUP Regulatory Department verifies the compliance of the labels and screen prints on both primary and secondary packaging with the reference cosmetic standards.
DO YOU OFFER GRAPHIC SUPPORT FOR LOGOS, LABELS AND PACKAGING?
Certainly. INUNUP offers consultancy in the conception, communication and graphic development of new products, cosmetic lines and in the restyling of existing brands.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO MAKE A COSMETICS LINE?
A line of cosmetics can consist of an extremely variable number and type of products, so it is not possible to answer this question unequivocally.
If you want detailed information, suggestions and advice on how to proceed with the creation of your brand, you can send us an email to make an appointment with our sales managers, indicating the subject of your request and a brief description of the services you are interested in. You can find all the references in the contact section of our website
www.inunup.com.
COSMETICS PRODUCTION
WHO DO YOU ENTRUST THE PRODUCTION OF COSMETICS?
All cosmetics are formulated and produced in our laboratories, following GMP practices (Good Manufacturing Practice), to guarantee our customers the safety and the highest quality standards.
WHICH TYPES OF PRODUCTS DO YOU DEAL WITH?
INUNUP deals with the formulation and production of gels, creams and sticks, such as lipsticks, liquid lipsticks, lip-glosses, lip/eye/eyebrow pencils, mascara, eye shadows, blushes, bronzers and highlighters.
Furthermore, thanks to the partnership with a company specialized in cosmetic powders, INUNUP is able to offer a wide range of eyeshadows, blushes, earths and highlighters in all finishes and textures on the market, as well as latest generation hybrid products.
CAN I BRING MY RAW MATERIALS?
In principle it is possible, provided they are accompanied by all the documents required by current regulations.
DO YOU HAVE READY FORMULAS?
Of course, we have a wide range of tested formulas, ready to the market. For further information, you can contact our sales office (see the contact section of our website
www.inunup.com).
DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FORMULATION OF NATURAL PRODUCTS?
Certainly. For further information, you can contact our sales office (see the contact section of our website
www.inunup.com).
WHO BUYS THE PACKAGING AND PACKAGING MATERIALS?
For the purchase of primary packaging, INUNUP relies on its trusted suppliers, national and international leaders, able to offer a wide choice of alternative proposals. Of course, the packaging can also be purchased and supplied by the customer itself.
CAN WE ENTRUST YOU THE PACKAGING OF OUR BULKS AND SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS?
Certainly. INUNUP also offers filling and packaging services for bulk and semi-finished products produced by third parties.
WHICH TYPES OF PACKAGING CAN YOU FILL?
We can pour into sticks, pads or palettes, press powders into pads, dose free powders into pots, fill mascara and lip-glosses directly into the pack, fill jars, bottles and airless dispensers.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM QUANTITIES YOU CAN FILL?
The minimum production lot is 5-10 kg of bulk.
VARIUS
DO YOU HAVE A WAREHOUSE FOR THE STORAGE OF PACKAGING, RAW MATERIALS, SEMI-FINISHED AND FINISHED PRODUCTS?
INUNUP is the exclusive partner of Villa&Riva, a company specialized in integrated logistics for the cosmetic market, whose warehouse is located within the same industrial complex as INUNUP.
We can therefore also offer you storage, warehousing, picking and shipping services.
HOW DO YOU DELIVER THE PRODUCTS?
The products can be delivered in the form of bulk, semi-finished, i.e. filled/poured/pressed in primary packaging, or as a finished product ready to be marketed.
