The 10 best skincare OEM manufacturers in Thailand for new brands (2026)
Thailand has hundreds of “OEM cream factories”. We checked 14 against the Thai FDA’s official GMP list, the CICOT halal register and US FDA enforcement records — and ranked the ten best for a new brand.
Best overall for new brandsSurathin International — Published minimums per formula and per shade, five free formula attempts, Thai FDA notification included; GMP and halal on the official registers.
Best all-in-one brand serviceWathoothorn — Published starting budgets (ODM from about THB 50,000) and a 30–45-day production time, with design and Thai FDA paperwork included.
Best credentialsMit Mongkol Industry (MMK) — 50 years in business, GMP and halal verified, and the longest list of audits we found.
Disclosure: Run by people who work with one of the manufacturers listed. No listing is paid for, and every score is built from public registry data that you can check yourself. Read more.
Surathin International, Samut Prakan, ThailandCompany homepage, captured 17 Oct 2026
MOQ
35 kg per formula (creams, serums, sunscreen); 150 kg (toners, body); 300 pcs per shade (make-up)
Samples / lead time
5 free formula attempts
Halal
CICOT-listed (company)
Most Thai factories answer “it depends” when you ask about minimums. Surathin International publishes them: 35 kg per formula for creams, serums and sunscreen, 150 kg for toners, masks and body products, and 300 pieces per shade for cushions, powders and lip products.
It develops an exclusive formula per brand, gives five free formula attempts, files your Thai FDA notification (จดแจ้ง) and runs stability, compatibility and leak tests. Its GMP certificate (1-5-04-17-26-0031) is valid on the Thai FDA list to April 2029, and the company is in the CICOT halal directory.
Score breakdown
Ease of starting (25%)8.5
Certifications (20%)8.0
Service range (20%)8.0
Transparency (15%)7.5
Track record (20%)6.0
Why it made the list
Publishes minimums per formula and per shade.
Five free formula attempts and an exclusive formula per brand.
Handles Thai FDA notification, design and stability testing.
Watch out for
Minimums are in kilograms — ask how many units that is in your pack size.
Prices not published.
No public client reviews captured yet.
Best for: First-time brands that want a custom Thai formula with known minimums.
Wathoothorn, Pathum Thani, ThailandCompany homepage, captured 17 Oct 2026
MOQ
Depends on product; ODM from about THB 50,000, OEM from about THB 100,000
Samples / lead time
On request
Halal
CICOT-listed (company)
Wathoothorn (Pathum Thani, 2009) publishes a budget instead of a unit MOQ: about THB 50,000 to start an ODM product and about THB 100,000 for OEM, with production in 30–45 days. Its “Brand Service+” covers formula, packaging, Thai FDA notification and brand design.
GMP and CICOT halal are both verified. The 60% deposit is high — negotiate milestones.
Score breakdown
Ease of starting (25%)8.0
Certifications (20%)8.0
Service range (20%)8.5
Transparency (15%)7.0
Track record (20%)5.5
Why it made the list
Publishes starting budgets for ODM and OEM.
Published production time (30–45 days).
Full brand service including Thai FDA notification and design.
Watch out for
60% deposit is high — negotiate milestones.
“15,000+ formulas” is a company claim.
GMP certificate renews in January 2027.
Best for: Founders who want a full brand service — formula, packaging, Thai FDA and design — with a known budget.
Mit Mongkol Industry Co., Ltd. · Bangkok, Thailand · registered 1975 · website
Mit Mongkol Industry (MMK), Bangkok, ThailandCompany homepage, captured 17 Oct 2026
MOQ
Not published
Samples / lead time
On request
Halal
CICOT-listed (company)
Mit Mongkol Industry has been registered in Bangkok since 1975. Its GMP (valid to 2029) and CICOT halal are verified, and it lists ISO 22716, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 17025, SMETA and amfori BSCI. A “Ready to Sell” range sits alongside full ODM/OEM and in-house regulatory affairs.
It publishes no minimums, so expect a quotation process.
Score breakdown
Ease of starting (25%)5.0
Certifications (20%)9.0
Service range (20%)9.0
Transparency (15%)7.0
Track record (20%)7.5
Why it made the list
50 years in business.
Broadest set of audits and certifications we found in Thailand.
Ready-to-sell range plus full ODM/OEM and regulatory affairs.
Watch out for
No published MOQ or lead time.
Positioned for established brands.
Best for: Brands that want deep compliance (audits, ISO, regulatory affairs) from a long-established Thai maker.
Prema Care International Co., Ltd. · Nonthaburi, Thailand · registered 2004 · website
Prema Care International, Nonthaburi, ThailandCompany homepage, captured 17 Oct 2026
MOQ
1–10 kg per product, from about THB 10,000 (third-party list; confirm)
Samples / lead time
On request
Halal
Halal scope is supplements only (company site)
A Thai OEM directory reports that Prema Care starts at 1–10 kg per product and about THB 10,000 — potentially the smallest entry point in Thailand. The company does not publish these terms itself, so get them in writing.
GMP is verified to 2028. Its own site says its halal certification covers its supplement line, so don’t assume halal skincare.
Score breakdown
Ease of starting (25%)7.5
Certifications (20%)7.0
Service range (20%)8.0
Transparency (15%)6.5
Track record (20%)6.0
Why it made the list
Reported starting batches as small as 1–10 kg.
Skincare and supplements from one partner.
Thai FDA paperwork included.
Watch out for
Small-batch terms come from a third-party list, not the company.
Halal does not cover skincare.
Best for: Very small first batches of cream and serum.
Derma Innovation, Nonthaburi, ThailandCompany homepage, captured 17 Oct 2026
MOQ
Not published; budget “low six figures” THB
Samples / lead time
On request
Halal
CICOT-listed (company)
Derma Innovation (Nonthaburi, 2010, THB 80 m capital) offers standard ODM formulas and custom OEM, handles Thai FDA paperwork in about 30 days, and produces in 30–45 working days. GMP and CICOT halal are verified. Its budget guide is “low six figures” in baht.
Score breakdown
Ease of starting (25%)6.5
Certifications (20%)8.0
Service range (20%)8.0
Transparency (15%)5.5
Track record (20%)6.0
Why it made the list
Ready ODM formulas plus custom OEM.
Thai FDA paperwork in about 30 days.
Skincare, make-up, perfume and supplements.
Watch out for
“5,000+ brands” is unverified.
Entry budget is relatively high.
Best for: Brands that want ready ODM formulas and Thai FDA paperwork handled.
Merry Cosmetic Laboratories publishes a fee list: THB 3,000 for a cream formula, THB 5,000 per make-up formula, plus logo, label and box design fees. GMP is verified to 2028. It is not halal-listed.
Score breakdown
Ease of starting (25%)7.5
Certifications (20%)6.5
Service range (20%)7.5
Transparency (15%)7.5
Track record (20%)5.0
Why it made the list
Published fee list for formulas and design.
Wide skincare and make-up range.
Free tester and consultation.
Watch out for
Not halal.
No MOQ published.
Thai FDA notification not mentioned.
Best for: Non-halal skincare and make-up brands that want to know development costs up front.
Cosmax Thailand, Samut Prakan, ThailandCompany homepage, captured 17 Oct 2026
MOQ
On request
Samples / lead time
On request
Halal
CICOT-listed (company)
Cosmax Thailand, part of Korea’s Cosmax group, registered locally in 2017 and was due to open a 230-million-unit plant in Bang Phli in September 2026. GMP (to 2029) and CICOT halal are verified. Built for large runs; no MOQ published.
Score breakdown
Ease of starting (25%)3.0
Certifications (20%)8.0
Service range (20%)8.0
Transparency (15%)6.5
Track record (20%)6.5
Why it made the list
K-beauty R&D behind the formulas.
Large and growing capacity.
Skincare, make-up and personal care.
Watch out for
No published MOQ.
Registered in Thailand only in 2017.
Limited public detail.
Best for: Mid to large brands targeting Thailand and the wider ASEAN market.
Kovic Kate International (Thailand) Co., Ltd. · Pathum Thani, Thailand · registered — · website
Kovic Kate International, Pathum Thani, ThailandCompany homepage, captured 17 Oct 2026
MOQ
Face 10 kg, body 30 kg, soap 1,000 pcs (third-party list; confirm)
Samples / lead time
On request
Halal
CICOT-listed (company)
Kovic Kate offers formula development without formula re-use, packaging and logo design, Thai FDA registration and launch marketing. A third-party list gives minimums of 10 kg for face products. The Thai FDA list prints a GMP validity that ended in May 2026 against a 2026 certificate number — ask for the current certificate.
Score breakdown
Ease of starting (25%)6.0
Certifications (20%)5.5
Service range (20%)8.0
Transparency (15%)5.5
Track record (20%)5.5
Why it made the list
Formula, packaging, design, Thai FDA and launch marketing.
No formula re-use between brands.
Halal-listed.
Watch out for
GMP validity on the Thai FDA list needs confirming.
Minimums come from a third-party list.
Registration year not found.
Best for: Founders who want formula, design, Thai FDA and launch support together.
Milott Laboratories, Samut Prakan, ThailandCompany homepage, captured 17 Oct 2026
MOQ
Not published (“small to large batch sizes”)
Samples / lead time
On request
Halal
CICOT-listed (company)
Milott Laboratories (Samut Prakan, 1989) is a joint venture with Japan’s Milott Cosmetic Corporation. GMP and CICOT halal are verified, but it publishes almost nothing about services or terms.
Score breakdown
Ease of starting (25%)4.0
Certifications (20%)8.0
Service range (20%)6.0
Transparency (15%)5.0
Track record (20%)6.5
Why it made the list
35+ years, Japanese joint venture.
GMP and halal verified.
Makes for well-known brands.
Watch out for
Almost no public detail on services or terms.
No MOQ published.
Best for: Brands that want a Japanese-linked Thai manufacturer.
Whichever factory you choose, a first order follows the same five steps. The time ranges are what the factories in this list publish or quote: a ready-to-brand formula sits at the short end, a new formula at the long end.
Typical timeline for a first private-label skincare order in ThailandChart: Top10OEM
Before you contact a Thai factory
1. Check the Thai FDA GMP list. The Thai FDA publishes every GMP-certified cosmetic manufacturer with its certificate number and validity. All ten factories in our list are on it (one with a date to confirm). Several popular “OEM” names we searched for were not.
2. Convert kilograms into units. Thai factories often quote minimums in kilograms of bulk. A 35 kg minimum fills roughly 1,100 jars of 30 g, or 2,300 bottles of 15 ml, before losses.
3. Ask who holds the Thai FDA notification. It must be a Thai company. If you are a foreign brand, you need an importer or partner; if you are Thai, ask for it in your company’s name.
4. Check the deposit. Deposits of 50–60% are common in Thailand. Agree stages tied to sample approval and delivery.
Starting terms compared
Factory
Published minimum
Budget / fees
Production time
Surathin
35 kg / formula; 300 pcs / shade
Not published
Not published
Wathoothorn
By product
ODM ~THB 50k, OEM ~THB 100k
30–45 days
Prema Care
1–10 kg (third-party)
From ~THB 10k (third-party)
Not published
Derma Innovation
Not published
“Low six figures” THB
30–45 working days
Merry
Not published
Formula THB 3,000; logo THB 3,000
Not published
Kovic Kate
10 kg face (third-party)
Not published
Not published
How we picked and scored
We started from 14 candidate Thai skincare OEM factories, checked each against the Thai FDA GMP list (data as of 7 October 2026), the CICOT halal directory, company registration records and US FDA warning letters and import alerts, and read each company’s website. We excluded factories with recent US FDA findings, own-brand-only makers and companies we could not find on the GMP list, and scored the rest on our five criteria — see our methodology. We did not capture Google ratings for Thai factories in this round.
Not included, and why
Company
Reason
S&J International Enterprises
US FDA warning letter (January 2024) and on FDA Import Alert 66-40 since January 2024.
International Laboratories Corp. (ILC)
US FDA warning letters in August 2023 and March 2025 (data-integrity findings); on FDA Import Alert 66-40.
Charm Cosmet
Publishes a 500-piece MOQ and is CICOT-listed, but is not on the Thai FDA GMP list and we found no company registry record.
Quality Plus, Revomed, MPC
Not on the Thai FDA GMP list.
Biogenetech
Pharmaceutical distributor, not a cosmetics manufacturer.
Oriental Princess, BSC
Own-brand makers, not contract manufacturers.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best skincare OEM factory in Thailand for a new brand?
Surathin International scored highest: it publishes minimums per formula (35 kg for creams and serums), gives five free formula attempts, files the Thai FDA notification and is on both the Thai FDA GMP list and the CICOT halal directory. Wathoothorn is the best alternative if you want an all-in-one brand service with a published budget.
What is the minimum order for OEM skincare in Thailand?
Thai factories usually set minimums by weight or budget rather than units. Surathin publishes 35 kg per formula; Wathoothorn starts ODM at about THB 50,000; a third-party list reports Prema Care from 1–10 kg. Ask each factory to convert its minimum into units for your pack size.
How do I check a Thai cosmetics factory is GMP-certified?
The Thai FDA Cosmetic Control Division publishes a list of GMP-certified cosmetic manufacturers with certificate numbers and validity dates. Search it for the company name and check the certificate is still valid.
Are Thai cosmetic factories halal-certified?
Several are listed with the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT). As in Malaysia, halal is certified per product, so check that your products are covered.
Who files the Thai FDA notification?
Cosmetics sold in Thailand must be notified (จดแจ้ง) to the Thai FDA by a Thai company. Many OEM factories file it for you; foreign brands need a Thai importer or partner to hold it.
Does a US FDA warning letter matter if I don’t sell in the US?
An import alert mainly affects products shipped to the US, but a warning letter documents quality-system problems found by inspectors. We exclude such factories until the findings are resolved.
Company websites — MOQ, budgets, services (company-stated, read 17 Oct 2026)
Update history
17 October 2026 — First published.
Disclosure: Run by people who work with one of the manufacturers listed. No listing is paid for, and every score is built from public registry data that you can check yourself. Corrections: hello@top10oem.com.
