Co-Packer & Contract Packaging Agreements

Because your product doesn’t just need to look good—it needs to get there, stay compliant, and stay protected.

Your co-packer is more than a manufacturer—they’re a critical partner in your brand's ability to scale.

But without the right agreement in place, you could be risking delays, disputes, or loss of control over your own product.

At tmalaw, we help beauty, cosmetic, and personal care brands secure smart, scalable co-packing agreements that protect product quality, brand integrity, and business continuity.

Is This For You?

You might need co-packing agreement support if:

  • You’re ready to move from small-batch to larger-scale production

  • You’re working with a contract manufacturer for the first time

  • Your current agreement is outdated, vague, or nonexistent

  • You need clearer terms around lead times, defects, and liability

  • You’re launching into retail and can’t afford delays or surprises

  • You want to avoid giving away formulation control or IP

Brands often ask us:

"What happens if my co-packer messes up a batch?"
"Can I stop them from producing my product for someone else?"
"What if they run out of packaging mid-production?"
"How do I own my formula if they helped develop it?"
"Is there a way to build in protection if I need to switch co-packers?"

We help you avoid the fine print surprises that cost big money.

Real Industry Insight

In beauty and personal care, your co-packer is touching the very thing you sell. If that relationship breaks down—or isn’t clearly defined in writing—your launch, shelf space, or product safety could be at risk.

We help our clients:

  • Lock in clear deliverables, deadlines, and remedy terms

  • Define IP ownership of custom formulations or packaging

  • Build in quality control procedures and defect protocols

  • Establish exclusivity, confidentiality, and non-circumvention terms

  • Prepare for scale with flexible but protective contract structures

Whether you're on your first run or prepping for national expansion, we make sure the paperwork keeps pace.

Our Perspective

Most co-packer contracts are written to protect the co-packer—not you. We flip that. Your agreement should reflect the realities of consumer product growth, retail partnerships, and brand risk.

As part of your tmalaw service plan, we’ll review, draft, or negotiate co-packing agreements that:

  • Are specific to the beauty, cosmetics, and personal care sectors

  • Protect your time, money, and product integrity

  • Fit seamlessly into your broader legal and operational strategy

And because we know contract timelines are tight, you’ll have ongoing access to our team through your service plan—no separate bills, no surprise fees.

Why You Shouldn’t Fill a Single Jar Without a Contract

Co-packing is more than production—it’s a partnership. This episode breaks down how the right agreement sets the tone for growth, quality, and ease.

Ready to Take the Driver’s Seat in Your Manufacturing Process?

Let’s get the right plan in place to lead your next production run with confidence and control.

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