Private label Himalayan salt: formats, minimums and how it works

Which formats can be private labeled?

• Grinders: coarse grain in a refillable or disposable grinder, for spice brands, Amazon and DTC sellers and restaurant tables.
• Glass jars: fine, medium or coarse grain, for spice brands and retail.
• Pouches: fine, medium or coarse grain, for spice brands and online sellers.
• Shakers: fine grain, for retail and foodservice.
• Gift sets: grinders, jars and a small block packed together.
• Salt blocks and cooking slabs: for steakhouses and retail, packed under your label.

What is the minimum order for private label pink salt?

There isn't one honest number for every format. Grinders, jars and pouches each come with their own packaging minimums, so a supplier should quote the minimum per format once it knows what you want. With us, private-label minimums and lead time are quoted per format, and trial orders are available on request. Send the formats, pack sizes and a rough volume and we'll come back with numbers.

How does a private label order work?

1. Send your brand. Your artwork, or just your brand name, the formats you want and a rough volume.
2. Label proof and samples. You get a label proof and filled samples in the grain you chose.
3. Quote. Minimums and lead time per format, with terms agreed per order.
4. Fill, label and test. Your lot is filled and labeled at the processor, then tested, and you get the lab report.
5. Inspect and ship. Checked against the proof you approved before loading. FOB Karachi or CIF your port.

You can also type your brand and see a label proof on grinders, jars, blocks and gift sets before you contact us.

What needs to be on a US label?

A US food label needs a statement of identity (what the product is, like "Himalayan pink salt"), the net quantity in both US and metric units, and the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor. Imported goods also have to show their country of origin, so the label should say "Product of Pakistan" or similar. Our label proofs carry your brand, product name, net weight in oz and g, country of origin and your barcode, and nothing is printed until you sign off.

Do I need my own artwork?

No. If you have artwork, send it. If you only have a brand name, we'll set up a label proof with you. Either way you approve the proof before printing.

How is quality checked?

Each lot gets a lab report covering sodium chloride, moisture and insoluble matter. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury are tested on request, which is worth doing if you sell in California or on marketplaces that ask for test results. Before loading, the packed lot is checked against the label proof, the lab report and the packing list, and you're welcome to send your own inspector, for example SGS or Bureau Veritas.

Who is the importer?

If you're the US owner or consignee when the salt is entered, you're the importer for FDA's Foreign Supplier Verification Program and you'll need a customs broker for the entry and prior notice. The import guide walks through each step.