Kolmar North America ODM: A Public-Records Brief for Indie K-Beauty Founders (2026)
A public-records brief on Kolmar Korea's 2026 KFTC conglomerate designation, its second US manufacturing facility, MoCRA implications, and how indie K-beauty founders should read the signals when evaluating Kolmar as an ODM partner.
Korean ODM Stability Testing: ICH/ISO Reports (2026)
Korean ODM stability packages bundle ICH Q1A accelerated stability, ISO 11930 challenge testing, and ISO 17516 microbiological limits. Here is how indie K-beauty founders should read those reports line by line before wiring the production deposit.
5 Stability Tests Korean ODM Labs Run Before a Formula Ships
Korean ODM labs typically run cosmetic formulations through accelerated stability testing at 40 to 45°C for 90 days before release. Centrifuge, pH, viscosity, microbial count, and sensory consistency are the five common test gates — here is what each one measures and why founders should ask for the report.