You know all about the amazing benefits of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl). Data is omnipresent on the Internet these days and supported by many of the most respected health institutions in the world, such as National Institutes of Health (https://disinfexol.com/nihs-review-of-hocl/) . You are a chemist for a successful skincare brand, or a V.P. of Product Management at a pharmaceutical wholesaler. Adding a new HOCl product to your portfolio has long-term implications and must be done carefully. You then ask yourself: how do I choose an HOCl supplier? Not so easy.
I have compiled the top 10 things you should consider when selecting your HOCl supplier. Your supplier should:
- Be the actual HOCl manufacturer and not simply a reseller.
- Be an expert in the HOCl space and have the staff to substantiate this claim.
- Show longevity in the marketplace with long-term staying power.
- Manufacture in an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility.
- Be capable of confirming the quality of their HOCl with a detailed QA program and product specific certifications, such as Green Seal and NSF.
- Be flexible and able to provide the HOCl concentration (PPM) you need, along with certificates of analysis to validate.
- Offer registered and branded products (EPA or FDA) and private-label options.
- Have the bandwidth to meet your production capacity needs and deliver on time.
- Offer filling, labeling, packaging and shipping in multiple container sizes.
- Support you each step along the way; it’s a team effort.
It should be no surprise that, as with all important decisions, you must do your homework when selecting an HOCl supplier. Vet them. Ask questions. Request samples to test. Make sure their reputation precedes them. There is a significant “switching cost” when choosing the wrong HOCl supplier. However, when you get it right, you will maintain a major competitive advantage and be well-positioned for the long haul to capture a slice of the growing HOCl market.