Something that most people don’t know about Gordon Labs is that we were founded 113 years ago! In 1907, Max Martin Gordon and Frances “Fannie” Berezniak got married and established Gordon Gordon Ltd. They were recent pharmacy grads from Northwestern University and as manufacturing chemists, they set up their company in Chicago, Illinois. The Gordons...
Promoting a Safe Environment at Gordon Labs
In recent weeks, Southern California has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases. With our headquarters in Carson, CA, the safety and wellbeing of our employees is of utmost importance. At Gordon Labs, we are taking strong preventative measures to fight against coronavirus and help stop the spread. All employees are required to wear their Sonovia...
Pandemic Relief: Gordon Labs Produces Over 6 Million Units of Hand Sanitizer
At Gordon Labs, we are proud to be doing our part to support the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why over the past several months, we have produced over six million units of hand sanitizer for eight different beauty brand partners. Now more than ever, consumers are doing everything they can not to get sick. This includes...
Gordon Labs’ Dedication to Quality Continues in 2020 with ISO 22716 Certification
There’s nothing more important to Gordon Labs than the quality and safety of our cosmetic products. That’s why we are proud to announce that we are now ISO 22716 certified, in addition to ISO 9001 certified. Earlier this year, we underwent a rigorous evaluation of our entire manufacturing process by Pfeiffer Consulting. Our positive assessment...
How to Know You’re Ready for Contract Manufacturing
How do you know when you’re ready for a contract manufacturing partner? Here are a couple of questions to ask yourself. After that, we’ll give some suggestions for getting ready. The first thing to ask is, “Are you having trouble keeping up with the current level of orders?” or, “Are you projecting growth that you’ll...
The Millennial Effect on Cosmetics and Personal Care
Ever wonder about the so-called “millennial effect” on the cosmetics and personal care sector? According to population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau, Millennials are on the cusp of surpassing Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living adult generation. As of July 1, 2016, the latest date for which population estimates are available, Millennials, whom...
Sunscreen Ban from a Personal Care Manufacturing Standpoint
In May, the state of Hawaii passed a bill banning the sale of over-the-counter sunscreen that contain chemicals that are allegedly destructive to Hawaii’s coral reefs and even to other forms of ocean life. The law takes effect on January 1, 2021 which is a lifetime in the personal care contract manufacturing industry. Any product...
What No One Tells You About Personal Care Product Manufacturing
We’re about to tell you what no one tells you about personal care product manufacturing. When you read this it will give you a real, competitive advantage in choosing the best partner for your personal care product manufacturing and it will save your business time, money, and reputation when getting your product to market. You...
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