Costings

Silent Source Fee

Transparent pricing. Comprehensive support. Professional results. At Silent Source, we believe in clarity from the start. Our fees cover the essential services required to bring your product idea to life — with quality, compliance, and brand success in mind.

Sourcing Fee – £1,500 (one-time fee)

This fee covers full end-to-end sourcing and development of your chosen products. You’ll benefit from:

  • Global Supplier Access – We connect you with verified, high-quality manufacturers across beauty, cosmetics, wellness, and more.
  • Product Development Oversight – We liaise directly with suppliers to refine your formulas, ingredients, textures, or apparel specs.
  • Packaging & Component Sourcing – From jars to bottles, powders to pouches, we source packaging that reflects your brand’s style and meets industry standards.
  • Samples & Testing Management – We handle the sample process, gather feedback, and refine prototypes until your product is launchready.

This fee gives you access to our vetted network, industry knowledge, and hands-on support throughout the production journey.

Legal & Regulatory Fees

Starting from £650 (based on product type and complexity) Ensuring your products meet UK & EU compliance is essential. Our legal partners provide expert guidance and documentation under:

CPRS – Cosmetic Product Responsibility Service We ensure your beauty, skincare, or cosmetic line meets all legal standards before going to market. This includes:

  • Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR) – Legally required safety assessment for each cosmetic product.
  • Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP) – We register your products on the EU & UK portals, so they’re fully compliant and legally sellable.
  • Ingredient Check & INCI Labelling – Full review of ingredient percentages, naming, and claims to align with UK cosmetic law.
  • Packaging & Label Compliance – Ensures all labelling (INCI, PAO, usage instructions, and warnings) meets strict regulatory requirements.

All products must be legally compliant before they can be sold — we take care of this for you, making the process simple and stress-free.

Sampling

Refine, test, and perfect your product before full production. At Silent Source, we know that getting your product just right is essential before launching. That’s why we offer a structured sampling process designed to give you complete confidence in your final formula, finish, and packaging — before moving into full production.

Step-by-Step Sampling Process

1. Discovery & Briefing

We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your product vision — from texture, scent, colour, and performance to desired ingredients, packaging, and target audience.

2. Sample Development

Our labs and manufacturers develop samples based on your product brief. You can choose from:

  • Pre-formulated base samples (quicker, cost-effective)
  • Bespoke custom formulations (tailored, more involved)

3. First Round of Samples

You receive your first round of physical samples for review. This includes the product in plain or semi-branded packaging for assessment.

4. Feedback & Adjustments

You’ll have time to test, compare, and give feedback. We then work with the lab to make the required adjustments (texture, scent, strength, colour, etc.)

5. Final Round of Samples

A second (or third, if needed) sample is created based on revisions — to finalise your formula and packaging before production.

6. Sample Sign-Off

Once you approve the final version, we proceed to full production, legal compliance, and packaging printing.

Shipping & Logistics

Whether it’s a sample or a full production run, we manage all shipping from factory to your door:

Global Shipping Coordination

We ship worldwide — whether by air or sea — and track your shipments through every step of the process.

Customs & Documentation

We ensure all the right paperwork (commercial invoices, declarations, certificates) is completed to avoid delays.

Consolidation & Split Shipping

Need products sent to different fulfilment centres or countries? We handle multi-location coordination on your behalf.

Freight Insurance & Tracking

Your goods are insured, and tracking is provided from dispatch to delivery.

Shipping costs are calculated based on product weight, destination, and delivery method. We always aim to find the most cost-effective and reliable shipping solution for your order.

 

Design & Artwork

Your brand deserves to stand out. Our in-house creative team offers full design support to capture your product’s personality and appeal:

Logo & Brand Identity Creation

Clean, modern, and aligned with your audience — we help develop or refine your logo, colours, and brand vibe.

Packaging Design

Custom-designed boxes, jars, labels, pouches, bottles, sachets and more — tailored to your product specs and aesthetic.

Print-Ready Artwork

We provide manufacturers with correct formats, print specs, dielines, and high-resolution files to ensure flawless production.

Marketing Assets (Optional)

Need visuals for launch? We can create mock-ups, product renders, or digital assets for social and e-commerce use.

Design fees vary based on complexity but start from £250 for full packaging