Frequently Asked Questions

Contract cosmetics manufacturing means a brand has its products made by a specialized manufacturer instead of producing them in-house. The manufacturer handles formulation, filling, packaging and the required regulatory steps, while the brand focuses on its own product and marketing strategy.

"Contract manufacturing" describes a production model, while "private label" describes the type of brand that results from it. A private label product is created using a manufacturer's infrastructure and sold under the brand's own label; contract manufacturing is the production method behind it. In practice the two terms are often used interchangeably.

A white label product uses the same formula and packaging sold to multiple brands with only the label changed. A private label product has its formulation, packaging and product strategy developed specifically for that brand. Aris Kozmetik works on a private label model: each brand goes through its own dedicated product development process.

Aris Kozmetik offers private label manufacturing in three main product groups: fragrance products (perfume, body mist, home and car fragrance, cologne and hair mist among 11 product types), hair care products (shampoo, conditioner, hair masks and oils among 8 product types), and skin and body care products (shower gel, body lotion, hand cream, hand soap and face serums among 5 product types).

Yes. Aris Kozmetik offers low-MOQ options in certain product groups, helping new brands enter the market with less risk and more control. The starting quantity depends on the product group and the packaging chosen; exact figures are confirmed during the quote stage.

Starting your own cosmetics brand involves defining your product idea and target market, choosing a formulation and fragrance, deciding on packaging, completing the required UTS registration and GS1 barcode processes, and moving into production. Aris Kozmetik manages this entire process end-to-end from a single point of contact; you do not need to already have a formula.

You can still start your brand without an existing formula. Aris Kozmetik's R&D and formulation development service plans a suitable formulation for you based on your target market, product segment and current trends, and carries out the laboratory work and sample preparation.

Aris Kozmetik provides professional guidance on bottle, cap, box and valve options, and suitable choices are determined together based on your brand identity and target market. The final decision always remains with your brand.

Fragrance selection is guided by evaluating the product segment and the scent expectations of the target market. Fragrance direction is planned as part of the product development process, alongside trend analysis and analysis of best-selling products.

UTS (Product Tracking System) registration is the process of notifying Turkey's Ministry of Health system before a cosmetic product is placed on the market. Aris Kozmetik professionally manages UTS registration and product notification processes for its private label clients.

The GS1 barcode process is how your product obtains the international product barcode required to be sold through retail and export channels. Aris Kozmetik manages this process alongside production planning, so it does not become a separate administrative burden for you.

Yes, cosmetic products to be sold in Turkey must be notified to the Ministry of Health. Aris Kozmetik manages this application process together with UTS registration, so the brand does not have to track these regulatory steps separately.

Yes, Aris Kozmetik's production processes are carried out in compliance with GMP and ISO standards. This means internationally recognized practices are followed in terms of hygiene, quality control and traceability.

Aris Kozmetik operates in more than 23 countries, including Romania, Russia, Germany, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Greece, Serbia, Albania, Libya, Kenya, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. This broad operational network spans Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the CIS region.

Yes, for brands targeting export markets, packaging standards, barcode systems and the target market's consumer habits are evaluated separately. Aris Kozmetik's experience in the international markets it is active in helps guide brands through this process.

The sampling process involves evaluating the selected formulation and fragrance direction on a physical sample; it is carried out as part of the laboratory work. Sample timing varies depending on the target product, formulation complexity and the number of revisions requested; a concrete schedule is planned together during the quote stage.

Yes. Aris Kozmetik professionally plans brand visual identity processes including product labels and box designs, building a design infrastructure suited to the target market and brand positioning of the products.

Yes, as part of the turnkey brand development service, projects still at the idea stage are transformed into market-ready cosmetics brands together with product development, packaging planning, production and operations processes.

Aris Kozmetik is based in Istanbul, Turkey. Production and operations are managed from there, while exports reach more than 23 countries.

Aris Kozmetik was founded in 2024 as a modern private label perfume and cosmetics manufacturing company. Its foundation draws on the industry experience of Sarıkoç Holding's family companies, active in production, supply and industry since 1980.

Aris Kozmetik traces its roots to the industry experience of Sarıkoç Holding's family companies, active in production, supply and industry since 1980. This brings the backing of a long-standing industrial history to a modern private label operation.

The process consists of six main steps: discovery and brief, formulation and sampling, packaging and design, regulatory work (UTS, Ministry of Health, GS1), production and filling, and delivery and export. Each step builds on the output of the one before it.

To request a quote, simply fill out the quote form on the website or reach out directly via WhatsApp. Once you share your product idea, target market and current brand status if any, the process begins to be planned specifically for you.

Aris Kozmetik prioritizes recyclable packaging and a low-waste principle in its production processes, supports women's employment and in-house training, values social projects that contribute to girls' education, and makes it easier for new brands to access the market through its low-MOQ model.