Cosima Laboratory

What Cosima Laboratory does

Cosima Laboratory (legal name Cosima Laboratoire) is a French business-to-business contract manufacturer of cosmetic products, founded in 2014 by Yves Pointet and headquartered in Tigery, Île-de-France. Operating as a founder-owned, family-run SME with a stated workforce of approximately 32, the company provides end-to-end outsourced development and production services to cosmetic brands that lack internal R&D, formulation, regulatory, and manufacturing capabilities. Its offering spans six product categories — skincare, hair care (including ethnic hair care), personal hygiene, sun care, balms, and baby/pregnant-woman products — each available in conventional and organic (BIO/COSMOS) variants, underpinned by a portfolio of roughly 1,200 customizable formulas.

Technically, the company operates a 3,200+ square-meter facility (including a 650 sqm packaging workshop and a 2,200 sqm logistics/warehouse area, with ~400 sqm dedicated to manufacturing) certified to GMP ISO 22716 since 2018. Production infrastructure includes vacuum mixers with double-wall tanks and planetary stirring across ranges from 50–150L to 5,000L, seven packaging lines handling jars, bottles, tubes, droppers and airless formats, and an in-house quality control laboratory performing physico-chemical and microbiological testing at reception, manufacturing, and filling stages. A high-performance ERP system provides full batch traceability, with records archived for five years. Manufacturing batch sizes range from pilot runs to 5 tons.

The business model is project-based B2B contract manufacturing sold through direct enterprise sales led by the commercial direction team. Revenue is generated from custom formulation development fees, regulatory compliance services (CPNP registration, Product Information File drafting, and compliance with EU regulation EC n°1223/2009), and production/packaging runs at varying scales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, determined by batch size, formulation complexity, certifications, and volume, with a minimum lead time of eight weeks from order receipt. Engagements follow an 11-step process from needs definition through formulation, testing, production, quality release, and shipment. The company serves cosmetic brands in France and several export markets, with sub-segments including organic/natural brands (via COSMOS/ECOCERT capability) and premium/specialty brands.

Name

Cosima Laboratory

Legal name

Cosima Laboratoire

Website

https://cosimalaboratoire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French B2B contract manufacturer of cosmetics, founded 2014 in Tigery. Provides end-to-end development, regulatory compliance, and production services to cosmetic brands across skincare, haircare, hygiene, suncare, balms, and baby lines, with GMP ISO 22716 and organic (COSMOS) capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Cosmetics Manufacturing

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability Testing, Certification & Compliance (LCA, Recyclability/Compostability Testing, FSC/PEFC) (IMALAMAK), Environmental Monitoring & Cleanroom Testing (GMP) (HLAGADAL)

Keywords

• Cosmetic contract manufacturing
• Custom formulation development
• Skincare manufacturing services
• Cosmetic regulatory compliance
• Organic cosmetics production

Headquarters

HQ city

Tigery

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Full-service B2B contract manufacturing for cosmetic products. Services span from R&D and formulation development, through regulatory compliance, to production and packaging of finished products. Revenue generated through project-based manufacturing fees, formulation development fees, and production runs at various scales.
2. Custom Formulation Development: Tailor-made cosmetic product development based on client specifications. Includes feasibility studies, process optimization, official document drafting, and testing services.
3. Regulatory Compliance Services: Regulatory department support for CPNP registration, Product Information File (PIF) drafting, and compliance with European cosmetic regulation (EC) n°1223/2009.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cosima Laboratory is a B2B contract manufacturer that develops and produces cosmetic products for cosmetic brands. Services span end-to-end custom project development including specification writing, formulation, regulatory compliance (EU regulation EC n°1223/2009, PIF drafting, CPNP registration), industrial production (50kg to 5 tons batches), quality control, and packaging across skincare, haircare, hygiene, sun care, balms, and baby/pregnancy categories. The company offers both conventional and COSMOS-certified organic variants from its GMP ISO 22716 facility in Tigery, France.

Product overview

Cosima Laboratory is a French contract cosmetics manufacturer offering a portfolio of 1,200+ proprietary formulas across six product categories: Skincare, Hair Care (including Ethnic Hair Care), Personal Care/Hygiene, Sun Care, Balms, and Baby/Pregnant Woman products. All products are available in both conventional and organic (BIO/COSMOS) variants. The company provides end-to-end custom development services guiding clients from initial specifications through regulatory compliance, formulation, manufacturing, and packaging. Core offerings include custom project development, contract manufacturing (batch sizes 50kg to 5 tons), and regulatory services (PIF drafting, CPNP registration). The company operates from a 3,200+ square meter facility with GMP ISO 22716 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skincare (Soin) Range of skincare products formulated for all skin types including make-up removers, eye contours, tinted face creams, scrubs, lip care, and body lotions. Available in conventional and BIO/COSMOS organic variants for B2B clients (cosmetic brands).
• Hair Care – Ethnic Hair Care (Capillaire) Hair products formulated for Caucasian and ethnic hair types including masks, shampoos (with/without sulfates), cream shampoos, serums, curl activators, and hair oils. Targeted at cosmetic brands serving diverse hair care markets.
• Personal Care / Hygiene (Hygiène) Personal hygiene products including sulfate and sulfate-free shower gels, cream shower gels, intimate gels, solid toothpastes, solid deodorants, face cleansers, and foamers. Formulated for cosmetic brand clients in both conventional and BIO/COSMOS variants.
• Sun Care (Solaire) Sun protection products including suncreams (SPF 15 to SPF 50+), mineral suncreams, solar oils, after-sun treatments, and tanning activators. Available in conventional and BIO/COSMOS organic variants for B2B cosmetic brand clients.
• Balms (Baumes) Innovative and nomadic balm range including body balms, lip balms, cleansing balms, perfumed balms, beard balms, stimulating balms, butters, and styling/fixative hair balms. Targeted at cosmetic brand clients seeking differentiated texture formats.
• Baby – Pregnant Woman (Bébé – Femme Enceinte) Products for babies and pregnant women including cold cream, cleansing water, baby foam, baby shampoo, body milk, diaper cream, stretch mark creams and oils, nipple cream, face cream, intimate gel, and heavy legs treatment. Targeted at cosmetic brand clients serving maternal and infant care markets.
• Custom Project Development Service End-to-end custom cosmetic product development service from specifications definition, formula development, packaging choice, testing, and DIP creation through to production and delivery. Designed for B2B cosmetic brand clients seeking tailor-made formulations.
• Cosmetic Manufacturing Service Contract manufacturing service for cosmetics including production of bulks and filling/packaging of finished products, with batch sizes ranging from 50kg to 5 tons. Performed under GMP ISO 22716 conditions with ERP-based batch traceability archived for 5 years.
• Regulatory Services Regulatory compliance services including PIF (Product Information File) drafting, CPNP registration, toxicological assessments, and stability/compatibility testing. Supports client compliance with European cosmetic regulation (EC) n°1223/2009.

Quantifiable outcome

• Doubled production capacity between 2014 and 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ECOCERTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECOCERT is the certification organization controlling Cosima Laboratory for the manufacture and packaging of COSMOS-certified products. This partnership enables clients to market organic and natural cosmetics under COSMOS certification, ensuring environmentally-friendly production processes that respect biodiversity and health.
• Expert ToxicologistcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship for toxicological assessment and product safety validation. The expert validates Product Information Files (PIF) and determines toxicological tests required for cosmetic products, working alongside R&D teams during formulation development.
• Agence MYCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite creation agency responsible for design and development of the Cosima Laboratoire website alongside MCP.
• MCP (Marion Chinette)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite creation agency (marionchinette.fr) responsible for design and development of the Cosima Laboratoire website alongside Agence MYC.
• Active Ingredient SupplierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic supplier partnerships for active ingredients. R&D teams work with these suppliers to determine optimal synergy of active ingredients for specific product objectives and ensure compatibility with formulations. Critical for supporting client marketing claims and product efficacy.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Givaudan SA: Swiss-headquartered global leader in fragrances, flavors, and active beauty ingredients. Comparable in serving beauty brand customers with formulation-driven solutions, but as a major incumbent rather than a niche CDMO.
• Symrise AG: Global specialty ingredients and cosmetic solutions provider with a major presence in fragrance, care, and cosmetics. Overlaps with Cosima in formulation expertise and beauty brand customers, but operates at vastly larger scale.
• McBride plc: European contract manufacturer of personal care and household products with broad formulation and packaging capabilities. Comparable business model serving brand customers across multiple personal care categories.
• Fareva: One of the largest French and European CDMOs covering cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and home care. Directly comparable end-to-end contract manufacturing model, but at materially larger scale and with broader capabilities than Cosima.
• Albéa Group: Global leader in beauty packaging and full-service solutions, headquartered in France. Comparable on packaging and primary container manufacturing, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple product categories.

Direct peers

• Alkos Group: French-headquartered CDMO focused on cosmetic and personal care products, offering formulation, manufacturing, and packaging services. Closely aligned with Cosima's B2B contract manufacturing model and target customer base of beauty brands.
• Biocos Lab: European-based contract manufacturer specializing in natural and organic cosmetics with COSMOS certification. Highly comparable to Cosima in serving indie and organic beauty brands with full-service project support.
• Alpol Cosmétiques: French contract manufacturer of cosmetic and hygiene products, offering custom formulation, production, and packaging. Direct competitor for the same mid-market brand customers in France.
• Codif TN: French-based formulator and contract manufacturer of cosmetic products with a focus on natural active ingredients. Comparable in offering R&D-led custom formulation services to beauty brands.
• HCT Group: Cosmetic packaging and full-service manufacturing partner serving indie and established beauty brands. Comparable in offering integrated formulation, filling, and packaging services to brand customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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