Start your own rhassoul clay brand in the US
Everything you need to go from idea to first order: what to source in Morocco, how to choose between bulk and private label, and what the US requires before your products go on sale.
Rhassoul is a mineral clay found in the Middle Atlas, used for centuries in Moroccan hammams to cleanse skin and hair. It is sold as powder or as traditional dried pieces that are mixed with water. Ingredient details →
Product ideas
- Face mask powder, plain or with rose or herbs
- Hair and scalp wash
- Hammam ritual kit component
Bulk or private label?
Bulk raw material: you buy the ingredient (oil in drums, clay in bags, soap base, floral water) and fill, label and finish it in the US. Lower cost per unit, more control, and the finished product is made in your market.
Private label: a Moroccan producer fills and packs the product under your brand. Faster to launch, with minimum order quantities set by the producer; you still need to meet the cosmetics rules in the US for the finished product.
From idea to first order
- 1
Choose the product and positioning
Decide the hero ingredient, the format and the price level.
- 2
Get verified samples
We visit producers, check their documents and send samples with a certificate of analysis.
- 3
Decide bulk or private label
Compare cost, minimums and lead times for both routes.
- 4
Meet the rules in the US
Prepare the regulatory steps below before anything is sold.
- 5
Packaging and labels
Labels must follow the rules of your market, including the ingredient list.
- 6
First order and shipping
Agree specification, minimum quantity and delivery; start small, then scale.
What the US requires
- Facility registration and product listing with the FDA under MoCRA (Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act)
- Safety substantiation for each product and adverse-event reporting
- FDA cosmetic labelling: ingredient declaration, net quantity and the name and place of business of the manufacturer or distributor
- Claims must stay cosmetic: products that claim to treat or prevent disease can be regulated as drugs
- Your importer or customs broker handles the import entry
General guidance only. Rules change and depend on your product and claims; confirm with a regulatory consultant or your Responsible Person before launch.
What to ask the producer
- Particle size and moisture
- Certificate of analysis including heavy metals and microbiology
- Whether herbs or other ingredients are added
- Origin of the deposit and traceability
What we do for you
- Find producers and cooperatives that make your ingredient, in bulk or private label
- Visit them and send you dated photos and video
- Collect specifications, certificates of analysis, safety data sheets and organic certificates
- Arrange samples, then introduce you directly to the producer
Questions buyers ask
Can you supply rhassoul clay (ghassoul) in bulk and under our own brand?
Yes, where the producer offers it. Many cooperatives sell in bulk and some pack under private label; we confirm formats, minimum quantities and lead times during the visit.
Is it far from Larache?
It is produced in another region of Morocco. We travel there for on-site visits, as a separate, quoted service.
Do you check the suppliers yourselves?
Yes. We are based in Larache and visit every farm, packhouse or freezing plant before we introduce it: we check the operation, the certificates (such as GlobalG.A.P. and ONSSA export documents), lab results and real volumes.