Factory reviews
OEM factory reviews
One page per factory: what it costs to start, which certificates check out, what the plant looks like and what clients say.
Ipoh (Pengkalan), Perak · 8.7/10
ORIZI Group (Dr Orizi)
The easiest Malaysian skincare factory for a first-time brand to start with: it publishes a 50-unit MOQ and lead times, and its halal and ISO 22716 credentials check out on the public registers.
Lahat, Ipoh, Perak · 8.5/10
D&O Nutraceutical (ORIZI Group)
The easiest way to launch a halal powder supplement or functional drink in Malaysia: published MOQ, free samples, ready formulas, and certificate numbers you can check.
Samut Prakan, Thailand · 7.7/10
Surathin International
The most transparent starter terms in Thailand: published minimums per formula, five free formula attempts, Thai FDA notification included, and both GMP and halal on the official registers.
Pathum Thani, Thailand · 7.5/10
Wathoothorn
A one-stop Thai brand builder that publishes starting budgets and production times, with GMP and halal on the official registers.
Bangkok, Thailand · 7.4/10
Mit Mongkol Industry (MMK)
Thailand’s most credentialed independent OEM — 50 years, GMP and halal verified and a long list of audits — but it publishes no minimums.
Nonthaburi, Thailand · 7.1/10
Prema Care International
A Thai skincare and supplement maker reported to start from very small batches, with GMP verified — but its halal covers supplements, not skincare.
Sungai Buloh, Selangor · 7.0/10
Bionutricia Manufacturing
The extraction specialist: herbal-extract, liposomal and liquid supplements, with excellent client reviews.
Shantou, China · 7.0/10
Sirio Pharma
One of Asia’s largest supplement CDMOs — softgels and gummies at scale, with halal options and plants on three continents.
Sungai Buloh, Selangor · 7.0/10
Yanling Natural Hygiene
Malaysia’s widest range of supplement formats — softgels, capsules, tablets, effervescents — with the most client brands on the halal register.
Nonthaburi, Thailand · 6.9/10
Derma Innovation
A well-capitalised Thai ODM with ready formulas, Thai FDA paperwork in about 30 days, and GMP and halal on the registers.
Puchong, Selangor · 6.9/10
Masha Group
A start-up-friendly Puchong factory that publishes a 500-unit MOQ and is well reviewed by small brands.
Samut Sakhon, Thailand · 6.8/10
Merry Cosmetic Laboratories
The only Thai factory we found that publishes a fee list for formulas and design — but it is not halal.
Kepong, Kuala Lumpur · 6.8/10
White Heron Pharmaceutical
A one-roof option for herbal and supplement brands: many dosage forms plus NPRA registration and halal applications handled in-house.
Seri Kembangan, Selangor · 6.7/10
Coscolab
The most halal-focused skincare book in Malaysia — 85% of its client skincare is JAKIM-listed — backed by a listed parent company.
Taipei, Taiwan · 6.7/10
TCI
Taiwan’s functional drink and jelly specialist, with regulatory experience across 68+ countries.
Muar, Johor · 6.6/10
Biofact Life
One of Malaysia’s largest herbal and nutraceutical makers, strong in effervescent and sachet products, with almost 100 client brands on the halal register.
Sejong, South Korea · 6.6/10
Kolmar BNH
A Korean health-functional-food giant with very large tablet and stick capacity and a clean US FDA inspection.
Indonesia · 6.4/10
PT Cosmax Indonesia
The big halal option for Indonesia: an all-halal plant from Korea’s Cosmax group, built for high-volume brands.
Batu Arang, Selangor · 6.4/10
Ensu Lifesciences
The factory most Malaysian start-up and influencer brands already use — fast samples and a start-up-friendly process — but several of its own claims don’t match the official records.
Bulacan, Philippines · 6.3/10
Refinette Cosmetic Manufacturing
A Philippine toll manufacturer that takes both small and large runs and helps with halal certification.
Samut Prakan, Thailand · 6.2/10
Cosmax Thailand
Korean-group ODM capacity in Thailand, expanding fast, for mid-sized and large brands.
Cheongju, South Korea · 6.2/10
Novarex
Korea’s No.1 health food maker by production value, strong in individually approved functional ingredients.
Pathum Thani, Thailand · 6.1/10
Kovic Kate International
A full-service Thai brand builder for supplements and skincare — but the GMP date on the Thai FDA list needs checking.
Bukit Mertajam, Penang · 6.1/10
Sky Resources
One of Malaysia’s oldest contract skincare makers, well reviewed by clients, with regional offices — but its “all products halal” line overstates its JAKIM coverage.
Tosu, Japan · 6.1/10
Toyo Shinyaku
Japan’s FOSHU specialist, known for aojiru green-juice powders and fast launches.
Cavite, Philippines · 6.0/10
A.M. Rieta Corporation
A long-running Philippine maker of cosmetics and simple drug products, ISO 22716-certified since 2007.
Icheon, South Korea · 6.0/10
Cosmax NBT
The Cosmax group’s supplement arm — tablets, capsules, softgels and snack-type supplements for about 600 partners.
Puchong, Selangor · 6.0/10
High Valley Contract Manufacturing
A pure contract maker that owns no competing brand, with softgels, capsules, tablets and liquids under one roof.
Puchong, Selangor · 5.9/10
AF Manufacturing Services
A versatile, experienced factory serving retailers, pharmacies and clinics as well as smaller brands, with a big halal cosmetics book.
Samut Prakan, Thailand · 5.9/10
Milott Laboratories
A long-running Thai–Japanese joint venture with GMP and halal verified, but very little public detail on orders.
Sepang, Selangor · 5.9/10
Nova Laboratories
A herbal and phytopharmaceutical maker with its own extraction and a listed parent — but OEM is a small part of its business.
Puchong, Selangor · 5.8/10
Q&Z Cosmetics
Malaysia’s biggest skincare contract book by product count — strong for serums, ampoules and masks — with almost no halal listings.
Perai, Penang · 5.8/10
Zelcos Laboratory
A large halal skincare producer in Penang — half of the skincare it makes for clients is JAKIM-listed — but it publishes little about starting terms.
Bangkok, Thailand · 5.7/10
Siam Biotech & Pharmaceutical
A Thai maker of halal powder drinks and supplements, open to OEM and ODM.
Vietnam · 5.7/10
Viet Huong Cosmetics
A Vietnamese private-label maker with a large ready-formula library and low-MOQ marketing, but thin verifiable detail.
Muar, Johor · 5.6/10
Maestro Laboratories
A long-running Johor factory whose stated history matches the records — strongest in hair care, solid in skincare.
Cheongju, South Korea · 5.6/10
Suheung
A Korean capsule specialist — gelatin and HPMC shells plus health-functional-food manufacturing.
Pasir Gudang, Johor · 5.6/10
Softgel Manufacturing
A young specialist in plant-based, gelatin-free softgels, open to small runs.
Dong Nai, Vietnam · 5.5/10
Kolmar Vietnam
Japanese formulas filled in Vietnam, with an optional “Made in Japan, packed in Vietnam” route.
Rawang & Kuala Lumpur · 5.4/10
Giovan Resources
A two-plant cosmeceutical skincare maker with a broad client base, held back by low halal coverage and unverified claims.
Bangkok, Thailand · 5.4/10
S&J International Enterprises
A listed Thai cosmetics maker with full-service capability — but a 2024 US FDA warning letter and import alert keep it out of our rankings.
Rawang, Selangor · 5.3/10
Excel Herbal Industries
A TCM and herbal supplement maker that helps with NPRA registration, with many client brands but thin public credentials.
Chemor & Ipoh, Perak · 5.2/10
Hovid Berhad
A pharma-grade PIC/S manufacturer for large softgel and tablet runs — not built for small first orders, and with a 2017 licence suspension on record.
Samut Sakhon, Thailand · 4.9/10
Cosmediva
A younger Thai cosmetics plant with GMP and halal on the registers, but a website that says little about terms.