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Amino-acid cleanser OEM for the Philippines: how is the surfactant system chosen, and what must be right for notification and labeling?
For the Philippines, an amino-acid cleanser should use a weakly acidic pH with amino-acid, APG, and amphoteric surfactants, paired with an FDA Philippines pre-market notification and ACD Appendix I labeling in English or Filipino. Surfactant selection must match texture, foam, and after-feel targets; regulatory and label text follow the latest official versions.
1How to set the surfactant system
Define format, foam method, and after-feel first: amino-acid systems are milder; manage APG pH and odor; avoid salt thickening; lower total actives for sensitive skin.
2pH, cold storage, and preservatives
Keep pH weakly acidic to neutral; run cold-cycling and 40°C accelerated tests; preservative challenge per ISO 11930 / USP <51> is mandatory for rinse-off.
3Philippines notification and labeling
A Philippine LTO holder files the notification via FDA eServices; labels must include ingredients, country of manufacture, LTO details, batch, and expiry, per the latest official text.
Follow-up questions
- Q:Can I replicate a competitor by ingredient list?
- A:No guaranteed same performance; benchmark sensory and functional targets only; lists lack ratios and raw-material grades.
- Q:Should I raise surfactant total for more foam?
- A:Do not increase total actives; adjust co-surfactants and lathering method to avoid irritation and cost.
Figures sourced from:各国法规 · 菲律宾菲律宾清洁代工东盟化妆品指令附录配方库
Updated 2026-09-18
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