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German e-commerce retailer is looking for a manufacturer of bee venom ointment under a commercial agreement

Summary

Closed for EoI
Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRDE20250331011
Term of Validity
31 March 2025 - 31 March 2026
Company's Country
  • Germany
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A German online retailer, specialised in various cosmetics, garden and household products, would like to further expand its portfolio of different cosmetic articles. Thus, they are looking for manufacturers who are able to supply bee venom cream as a white label product. Cooperation under a commercial or supplier agreement is envisaged.
Full Description
The German family business successfully sells various consumer products online. New products are continuously added to their portfolio. Their products are sold under their own brand via well-known international online market places and in the company's own online shop. Trade takes place mainly to end customers (B2C) and, to a small extent, also to business customers. The company has its headquarters and warehouse in central Germany with a direct connection to the largest motorways and thus a good infrastructure connection.

The company is currently looking for manufacturers or suppliers of bee venom ointment as a white label product according to the following specifications:

Product requirements:
• Basic formulation: A cream with bee venom (apitoxin) and natural herbal extracts such as aloe vera, marigold, eucalyptus and horse chestnut.
• Properties:
• Cooling and warming effect
• Supports muscles, joints and skin care
• Free from silicones, parabens and artificial additives
• Material properties:
• Not vegan, as it contains bee venom & beeswax
• Natural and free from chemical additives
• Dermatologically tested would be desirable

Certifications & production standards:
• Products in compliance with the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009/EC)
• GMP standards (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Safety assessment & PIF (Product Information File) for the EU

Packaging & labelling:
• The German company is requesting customised packaging & label design
• Amazon-compliant labelling option (FNSKU labelling) is desirable
• Packaging options glass, airless dispenser, tube, jar) can be discussed
• Recycled materials for packaging & labelling are prefered

Furthermore, the company would like to discuss details regarding the minimum order quantity (MOQs) per batch, production and delivery time. They would also ask for samples for testing the quality.

The German online retailer is looking for a reliable partner and a long-term cooperation under commercial or supplier agreements.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
Manufacturers or suppliers who can deliver bee venom cream as a white label product.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The German company is looking for manufacturers or suppliers of bee venom ointment as a private label product.

The partner will be in charge of the production according to the company’s requirements, packaging and delivery to Germany.

The products are produced for online trade and distributed by the German company under its own brand in online market places.
Type and Size of Partner
  • Big company
  • Other
  • SME 50 - 249
  • SME 11-49
  • SME <=10
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 07002001 - Drug stores
  • 07006 - Other Consumer Related (not elsewhere classified)
  • 07002005 - Other retailing
  • 07004002 - Health and beauty aids
  • 07004008 - Other consumer products
Targeted countries
  • All countries