Third party Ayurvedic manufacturing lets brand owners launch or expand product lines without owning a licensed facility, by contracting production to a GMP-certified manufacturer.
Third party Ayurvedic manufacturing is an arrangement in which a licensed Ayurvedic manufacturer produces finished or semi-finished products on behalf of a brand owner or distributor. The brand owner markets and sells the products under its own label; the manufacturer handles formulation, production, quality control, and packing. Neither party needs to perform every function in-house, which makes the model popular with new brands, established distributors expanding their range, and regional distributors who want private-label products.
The process begins when a brand owner contacts a contract manufacturer with a brief covering the product category, preferred dosage form, target market, and any regulatory requirements specific to the intended sales channel. The manufacturer reviews whether the requested formulation sits within its licensed scope and whether it has the raw materials, equipment, and batch size flexibility to fulfil the order.
At Raasa Ayurveda, the enquiry can be sent to raasaayurveda@gmail.com or by calling +91 9415128217 from our base in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. A detailed enquiry accelerates the response: specifying the Ayurvedic classical formulation name (if known), the dosage form, the pack size, and the approximate quantity allows the manufacturer to respond with a meaningful proposal rather than a generic one.
For brand owners still exploring which formulation to choose, it helps to browse available categories. Raasa Ayurveda maintains 339 classical products across 13 categories, including Ras Rasayana, Asava-Arishta, Vati, Taila, and Bhasma-Pishti, among others.
For classical Shastrayoga formulations, the reference texts (Sharangdhar Samhita, Ashtanga Hridayam, Bhaishajya Ratnavali, and similar classical works) define ingredients and proportions. A GMP-certified manufacturer with experience in classical formulations will have standard operating procedures for these. The brand owner confirms which formulation, strength, and pack configuration they want.
If the brand owner requests a proprietary blend or a modification to a classical formula, the regulatory implications change, and the manufacturer may need to assess whether a new product registration or separate approval is required. For a fuller comparison of classical versus proprietary formulations, see Shastrayoga vs Proprietary Ayurvedic Medicine.
Before a bulk order is confirmed, most professional contract manufacturers offer a sample batch. Sampling serves two purposes: it lets the brand owner evaluate the product (appearance, consistency, aroma, particle size in churnas, clarity in liquid preparations) and it gives the manufacturer a chance to confirm that the process parameters produce a consistent result.
Raasa Ayurveda provides samples before bulk orders are placed. The brand owner should use the sampling stage to check label compatibility, packaging fit, and whether the product meets any specific organoleptic standards their customers expect. Requesting a sample is also the right moment to ask for an initial certificate of analysis, so the brand owner understands what quality parameters will be tested in the full production run.
This is the question that creates most confusion in third party arrangements. In a standard model:
For a detailed breakdown of which licence each party needs, read Which Licences Do You Need to Sell Ayurvedic Products in India?.
Raasa Ayurveda holds AYUSH licence A-4177/2009, GMP certificate D-5755/09, and FSSAI licence 22722647000052. These cover the manufacturing activity. The brand owner's own licence obligations depend on the state in which it sells and the regulatory category of each product.
Once the formulation is confirmed and the sample is approved, the manufacturer schedules a production batch. Raw materials are sourced, tested for identity and quality, and released by the quality department before manufacturing begins. For classical Ayurvedic preparations this can involve multi-stage processes: shodhana (purification), bhavana (trituration with plant juices), paka (cooking), and drying or granulating, depending on the dosage form.
The batch is produced according to a master formula record, with each step logged in a batch manufacturing record. This documentation is not just a regulatory requirement under Schedule T GMP; it is also what allows the manufacturer to investigate and resolve any complaint the brand owner receives in the market.
For an overview of the range of dosage forms available and what each process involves, see Ayurvedic Dosage Forms Explained.
GMP-certified Ayurvedic manufacturers are required to test raw materials and finished goods. In-process checks during manufacturing monitor parameters relevant to the specific dosage form (moisture content in churnas, pH and specific gravity in liquid preparations, hardness and disintegration in vati). Final quality control on finished batches typically covers identity, purity, microbial load, and compliance with the relevant pharmacopoeial standard where one exists.
The brand owner should request a certificate of analysis with each consignment. This document lists the parameters tested, the methods used, and the results against specifications. Raasa Ayurveda issues a certificate of analysis with every consignment it dispatches. For more on what good quality control looks like in an Ayurvedic facility, see Ayurvedic Quality Control and GMP.
Packing options in a third party arrangement can range from bulk packing (where the brand owner handles retail packing at its own facility) to fully finished consumer units in branded cartons. The scope is agreed at the enquiry stage. The manufacturer prints or applies the brand owner's labels and artwork, subject to the artwork meeting regulatory label requirements.
Dispatch is typically arranged on a freight-to-pay basis, with the consignment accompanied by an invoice, a certificate of analysis, and any other documentation the brand owner requires for its own distribution or regulatory files. For a comparison of bulk supply versus private-label finished goods supply, see Bulk Supply vs Private Label.
You can also explore the full range of products available for contract manufacturing and bulk supply.
The practical starting point is a clear product brief followed by a sample request. Brands that spend time at the sampling and documentation review stage before committing to bulk orders tend to have smoother long-term relationships with their manufacturers.
Raasa Ayurveda has seventeen years of Ayurvedic manufacturing experience, operates from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and is equipped to work with brand owners at any stage, from choosing a formulation to receiving finished, labelled product ready for distribution. To begin an enquiry, contact +91 9415128217 or write to raasaayurveda@gmail.com.
The terms are often used interchangeably. Both describe an arrangement where a licensed manufacturer produces products for a brand owner who markets them under its own name. Some businesses use 'contract manufacturing' to emphasise a formal agreement, while 'third party manufacturing' emphasises that a separate entity holds the manufacturing licence. The practical process is the same.
No. The manufacturing licence is held by the contract manufacturer. However, the brand owner may need its own drug licence or loan licence to sell scheduled Ayurvedic drugs in certain states, and it is responsible for labelling compliance and any marketing-level regulatory obligations. Consult a regulatory consultant for your specific product and state.
Yes. Raasa Ayurveda offers samples before bulk orders are confirmed. This allows you to evaluate the product quality, packaging fit, and certificate of analysis before committing to a full production run. Contact raasaayurveda@gmail.com or call +91 9415128217 to initiate a sample request.
Raasa Ayurveda manufactures 339 classical products across 13 categories, including churnas, ras rasayana, guggulu, asava-arishta, vati, taila, bhasma-pishti, lauha-mandoor, avaleha-pak, parpati, gold-coated items, and kshar and shodhit dravya. The focus is on classical Shastrayoga formulations as defined in the standard Ayurvedic texts.
Raasa Ayurveda, 49/72-A, Naughara, Kanpur 208001, Uttar Pradesh, India. Telephone +91 9415128217. Email raasaayurveda@gmail.com.