Launch India-made products under your brand—fast, compliant, and margin-smart.
Our Private Label program turns proven IndiaUnbox supplier capabilities into shelf-ready SKUs with your branding, packaging, and quality guardrails. You choose the customization depth—from quick white-label to full OEM—and we manage everything from sampling to store-ready barcodes.
Who this is for
- Retailers, D2C brands, marketplaces, hotel chains, and corporate buyers who want brand-owned SKUs without building a sourcing team.
- Buyers seeking China+1 alternatives with transparent costing, dependable lead times, and compliance assurance.
What you get
- SKU library: curated, category-wise ready-to-brand ranges (specs, photos, cost bands, MOQs).
- Customization: materials, finishes, colors, sizes; branding (print/engrave/emboss/weave/etch); packaging (dielines, inserts, gift sets).
- Packaging & artwork suite: dielines, print specs, color proofs, barcodes (EAN/UPC), carton marks, FNSKU/Amazon prep (optional).
- Quality guardrails: golden sample, PP sample, AQL plan, TDS/SDS where relevant; DUPRO & PSI scheduling.
- Compliance wrap: COI/COC, LFGB/FDA where applicable, REACH/azo, CPSIA/EN71 for kids, ISPM-15 for pallets, FSC for paper.
- Landed-cost & ETA preview: integrated FOB→DDP and Lead-Time Guide so you can price and plan launch dates.
- Digital shelf assets: product copy points, tech specs, basic photo set (white background + lifestyle suggestions).
Program tiers
- White-Label Fast Track
- Pick from existing SKUs; logo/label/packaging only.
- Fastest timeline, lowest MOQs.
- Pick from existing SKUs; logo/label/packaging only.
- Semi-Custom (OEM-Lite)
- Change materials/finishes/sizes; minor design tweaks; custom packaging.
- MOQs moderate; tooling rarely needed.
- Change materials/finishes/sizes; minor design tweaks; custom packaging.
- Full OEM
- New design or feature set; new moulds/dies/jigs as required.
- Longest timeline; we manage tooling, trials, and validation.
- New design or feature set; new moulds/dies/jigs as required.
Categories we specialize in
- Metalware (Moradabad): brass/EPNS/aluminium tableware, barware, décor, lamps, candleware.
- Wood & Furniture (Jodhpur/Saharanpur): accent furniture, trays, frames, storage.
- Home Textiles (Panipat/Karur): cushions, throws, table linens, curtains; embroidery/prints.
- Rugs/Carpets (Bhadohi): hand-tufted, hand-knotted, flatweaves; custom sizes/colors.
- Ceramics & Glass (Khurja/Firozabad): mugs, serveware, jars, vases; decals/etch/hand-paint.
- Paper & Packaging (Multiple): rigid boxes, gift sets, corrugation, labels, sleeves.
How it works (5 phases)
Brief & Bench
- Share brand deck, target price, target customer, channels (retail/Amazon/HORECA), and volumes.
- We run a Should-Cost and Lead-Time preview, then shortlist SKUs/treatments.
Design & Dielines
- Select tier (White-Label / Semi-Custom / OEM).
- We create pack dielines, branding placements, and finish boards; confirm barcodes and claim copy.
- You approve the spec sheet and AQL plan.
Samples & Validation
- T1 product + T1 packaging, then PP sample.
- Optional pre-tests (food-contact, azo/reach, heavy metals, transit).
- Golden sample sealed; bulk color standards set (e.g., plating tone chip, Pantone).
Production & QA
- Raw-material booking; production plan locked.
- DUPRO at 20–60%, PSI at ≥80% packed with AQL.
- Pack-out verification: barcode scans, carton drop/transit tests, ship-marks.
Ship & Launch
- FOB→DDP preview finalised; forwarder booking; documents (CI/PL/COO/test certs).
- Basic photo set & copy delivered; post-launch re-order playbook and scale curves.
Typical timelines & MOQs (base-case)
- White-Label: T1 sample 5–10 working days; bulk 15–30 days post-approval; MOQ low to mid (e.g., 300–1,000 units per SKU depending on category).
- Semi-Custom: add 5–10 days for finish development; MOQs medium.
- Full OEM: add tooling 10–20 days and pilot runs; MOQs higher.
(Use our Lead-Time Guide for category-specific ranges.)
Quality & compliance—non-negotiables
- Golden sample & signed spec sheet before PO.
- AQL by category (e.g., General II 2.5/4.0) with corrective action loop.
- Traceable raw-material lots; finish/chemical records where applicable.
- Packaging QC: barcode readability, carton ECT/BCT, edge crush where relevant.
- Sustainability options: FSC paper, recycled metals/glass, water-based coatings.
IP, tooling & confidentiality
- NDAs and non-circumvention with suppliers.
- Tooling ownership & storage tagged to your brand; release conditions defined.
- Artwork watermarks; version-controlled dielines; controlled vendor list.
Data we need to start
- Brand guidelines (logo, fonts, colors), product inspiration, target unit retail & desired landed margin, channel (retail/online), compliance flags (food-contact, children, electrical), destination country (for DDP).
Example deliverables (for each SKU)
- Spec sheet + BOM + finish board
- Cost band (EXW/FOB) + FOB→DDP landed-cost preview
- Dielines (AI/PDF) with print specs; barcode file (EAN/UPC)
- Golden sample photos & approval form
- QA plan (AQL, checkpoints), test plan, and certificates (if applicable)
- Production Gantt with DUPRO/PSI slots
- Listing copy points & tech specs
Why IndiaUnbox Private Label
- Cluster advantage: deep India cluster access for craft + scale.
- Fewer surprises: should-cost + timeline math before you commit.
- One accountable PM: sampling → compliance → shipment.
Negotiation levers built in: cost-down options without hurting the brand promise.