Cost Calculation and Claim Verification for Order 252011
Question
I would like to request assistance regarding the formulation developed under Order 252011. Specifically, I need help with the following:
- Cost Calculation: How can I calculate the approximate production cost of the raw materials per 1 kilogram of the finished product? I would like to know the average cost based on the ingredients used.
- Claim Verification: Based on the ingredients in this custom formulation, can I make marketing claims such as:
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Alcohol-free
- Fragrance-free
- Mineral oil-free
Please provide a guideline or method for determining these costs and verifying these claims.
Answer
Regarding your inquiry about the formulation developed under Order 252011, since the formula was custom-developed to match an original sample, the ability to make specific claims depends entirely on the ingredients selected during the development process.
1. Claim Verification Checklist
To confirm if you can use these claims, please review the ingredient list (INCI) provided in your formula sheet against the following criteria:
- Paraben Free: Check that there are no ingredients ending in -paraben (e.g., Methylparaben, Propylparaben). Most modern formulas from MySkinRecipes use alternative preservative systems.
- Silicone Free: Check for ingredients like Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, or Cyclopentasiloxane. If these are absent, you can claim Silicone-free.
- Alcohol Free: This usually refers to "Drying Alcohols" like Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, or Alcohol Denat. Note that "Fatty Alcohols" (e.g., Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol) are often used as thickeners and are generally acceptable in "Alcohol-free" claims in many regions, but you should verify your target market's regulations.
- Fragrance Free: Check if Fragrance, Parfum, or Aroma is listed. If the scent comes naturally from extracts or essential oils without added synthetic fragrance, it may be "Fragrance-free" but might require a "No Synthetic Fragrance" claim instead.
- Mineral Oil Free: Check for Mineral Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, or Petrolatum.
2. Rough Cost Calculation (Per 1 kg)
To calculate the production cost for 1 kg of your formula, you can follow this method:
- List the Ingredients: Take the percentage (%) of each ingredient from your formula sheet.
- Find the Price: Check the current price per kilogram for each ingredient on the MySkinRecipes website.
- Calculate: (Percentage / 100) × Price per kg.
- Sum: Add the costs of all ingredients together.
Example Calculation:
- Ingredient A (2%): (2/100) × 1,000 THB = 20 THB
- Ingredient B (0.5%): (0.5/100) × 5,000 THB = 25 THB
- Water (97.5%): (97.5/100) × 10 THB = 9.75 THB
- Total Cost: 54.75 THB/kg
What I need from you to confirm:
Since I do not have direct access to the specific ingredient list of your custom order 252011 in this system, please provide the list of ingredients and their percentages if you would like me to help verify the claims or calculate a more precise cost for you. Alternatively, you can contact the formulation team directly via the original order channel for a formal confirmation.
