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TL;DR:<\/strong> Beginning: Soap Factory.cz (Czech Republic). If you are scalping: Aromazone (France) for special oils, Gracefruit (UK) for FO with details, chemical wholesalers (CHS-Chemie) for lye. Check SDS, COA certificates and IFRA marks. EU suppliers are cheaper in volume, CZ e-shops more convenient.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The choice of supplier affects the quality of your soap, the reliability of your supply and your costs. This page is a regularly updated list of suppliers available to Czech manufacturers - both domestic and foreign.<\/p>\n

Remark:<\/strong> Prices and availability vary. Always check the current situation directly with the supplier.<\/p>\n

Czech Republic: where to shop locally?<\/h2>\n

Czech suppliers offer convenience (Czech support, fast delivery, phone calls) but higher prices. Suitable for beginning, recipe tests and small volumes.<\/p>\n

Soap Factory.cz<\/h3>\n

One of the largest and most comprehensive Czech e-shops focused on the production of soap and cosmetics.<\/p>\n

Offer:<\/strong> Oils and fats, NaOH and KOH, moulds, additives (panthenol, silk, clays), micas and pigments, EO and FO, dyes, packaging.<\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/strong> Czech support, fast delivery (1-3 working days), Czech written instructions for beginners, SDS available.<\/p>\n

Suitable for:<\/strong> Beginners and advanced. A good start for first purchases.<\/p>\n

Botanicus (botanic.cz)<\/h3>\n

Natural cosmetics and raw materials for natural production. Stronger in herbal extracts, essential oils and botanical ingredients.<\/p>\n

Offer:<\/strong> EO, plant extracts, hydrolates, powdered herbs.<\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/strong> Good quality EO, certified herbal raw materials.<\/p>\n

Krej\u010d\u00ed-\u0161uchman.cz \/ CHS-Chemie<\/h3>\n

Wholesale chemical raw materials - NaOH, KOH, glycerine, citric acid, sodium lactate. For larger manufacturers, buying direct from a chemical supplier is significantly cheaper than soap e-shops.<\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/strong> Lower prices for higher volumes. Technical specifications and SDS available.<\/p>\n

Disadvantages:<\/strong> Minimum removal (5-25 kg), storage requires suitable facilities.<\/p>\n

Healthy and clean \/ Ecodrogerie<\/h3>\n

Alternative e-shops focused on zero-waste and natural ingredients. Smaller selection but available in small quantities for home production.<\/p>\n

Slovakia and the Czech Republic: sharing suppliers in the Balkans<\/h2>\n

The Slovak market shares many suppliers with the Czech Republic and the supply between the countries is simple. Worth mentioning:<\/p>\n

Bioaromas.sk<\/strong> - EO and FO for cosmetics, fast delivery to the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n

Mydlarsky-raj.sk<\/strong> - Slovak e-shop analogous to M\u00fddl\u00e1rna, good coverage of basic raw materials.<\/p>\n

Europe: the best-known and best-rated suppliers<\/h2>\n

EU suppliers offer more choice, better prices (volume) and certificates, but longer lead times and higher minimum orders.<\/p>\n

Aromazone (France) - aromazone.com<\/h3>\n

Probably Europe's largest e-shop for cosmetic raw materials. Extensive catalogue - hundreds of oils, EO, FO, surfactants, emulsifiers, additives.<\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/strong> Exceptionally wide range, certificates available, detailed technical information for each raw material, excellent prices.<\/p>\n

Disadvantages:<\/strong> French written website (Google Translate works), delivery to Czech Republic 5-10 days, minimum order for free delivery 50-100 EUR.<\/p>\n

Suitable for:<\/strong> Advanced manufacturers looking for special oils or additives not available in the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n

Gracefruit (UK) - gracefruit.com<\/h3>\n

Specialist UK supplier to soapmakers and cosmetic manufacturers. Extensive catalogue of FOs (with detailed soap notes), EOs, bases, additives.<\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/strong> Excellent FO documentation (trace behaviour, vanillin content), English written support, IFRA certificates available as standard.<\/p>\n

Disadvantages:<\/strong> Brexit - imports from the UK into the EU are subject to customs formalities. Suitable for larger orders due to logistics costs.<\/p>\n

Lotioncrafter \/ Soap Making Resource (USA)<\/h3>\n

For the US market - transport is expensive in the EU. But they have excellent training materials and a catalog with detailed technical data that you can learn from without buying.<\/p>\n

New Directions Aromatics (EU warehouse) - newdirectionsaromatics.eu<\/h3>\n

Canadian supplier with EU distribution centre. Cosmetic grade EO, base oils, COA and MSDS certificates as standard.<\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/strong> EU warehouse = VAT and customs formalities solved. Good prices for larger purchases.<\/p>\n

Naturaplaza (Netherlands) - naturaplaza.com<\/h3>\n

EU supplier of natural cosmetic ingredients. Ecological certifications (Ecocert, COSMOS), biological oils, certificates available.<\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/strong> Certified raw materials for COSMOS manufacturer, EU delivery.<\/p>\n

Comparison by category of raw materials - what to buy where<\/h2>\n

NaOH and KOH (lye) - Where to Buy Cheap<\/h3>\n

Cheapest:<\/strong> Chemical wholesale suppliers (CHS-Chemie, Sigma-Aldrich for professionals). Technical chemical purity (97-99% NaOH) is sufficient for the soap industry.<\/p>\n

Most convenient (small amount):<\/strong> M\u00fddl\u00e1rna.cz, pharmacies (microdrug NaOH - more expensive). Draincleaner (waste cleaner) containing 100% NaOH is available in the Czech Republic in drugstores - but check the purity (should be 97%+, without additives).<\/p>\n

Draincleaner alert:<\/strong> Some products in the Czech Republic are diluted or contain additives. Read the ingredients - if the only ingredient is \"sodium hydroxide“, it is suitable. If it contains \"silicates“ or other additives - not suitable for soap.<\/p>\n

Base oils (olive, coconut, palm) - price\/quality ratio<\/h3>\n

Supermarket:<\/strong> For beginners - olive and coconut oil from the supermarket are suitable for home production and recipe testing.<\/p>\n

Wholesale (from 5 kg):<\/strong> Significantly lower prices. Suppliers of edible oils (Makro, supply wholesalers) or natural cosmetic raw materials (Aromazone, Naturaplaza).<\/p>\n

Certified organic:<\/strong> For COSMOS Natural certification, organic certificates are required - Naturaplaza, Aromazone, directly from the manufacturers (Certified B Corps).<\/p>\n

Special oils (argan, jojoba, marula, tamanu) - quality and price<\/h3>\n

Recommendation:<\/strong> Aromazone (France) or New Directions Aromatics - widest selection, COA certificates available. Locally these oils are significantly more expensive and less available.<\/p>\n

Essential oils - where to buy quality EO<\/h3>\n

For beginners:<\/strong> M\u00fddl\u00e1rna.cz, Bioaromas.sk - good cosmetic grade, available in small packages.<\/p>\n

For advanced and certified producers:<\/strong> Primrose International (UK), New Directions Aromatics - GC\/MS certificates, COA, botanical certificates of origin.<\/p>\n

Fragrance oils - soap-safe FO<\/h3>\n

Recommendation:<\/strong> Gracefruit (UK, detailed soap notes) or Candles and Supplies (EU warehouse) - IFRA certificates, traceability assessment.<\/p>\n

Locally:<\/strong> M\u00fddl\u00e1rna.cz - smaller selection, but Czech support.<\/p>\n

Micas, oxides, pigments - colours and effects<\/h3>\n

Soap Factory.cz<\/strong> for basic selection. For a larger selection or special colours: Brambleberry<\/strong> (US but EU orders possible), TKB Trading<\/strong> (US - the widest selection of micros in the world, but expensive shipping).<\/p>\n

IN THE EU:<\/strong> Soap Kitchen (UK), Ingredients to Die For (UK, EU stock).<\/p>\n

How to evaluate a new supplier - quality criteria<\/h2>\n

When choosing a new supplier, check:<\/p>\n

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  1. SDS Availability:<\/strong> Each raw material must have a Safety Data Sheet. Without SDS, the supplier does not meet EU standards.<\/li>\n
  2. Availability of COA (Certificate of Analysis):<\/strong> For EO, FO and key raw materials. COA verifies purity and composition.<\/li>\n
  3. IFRA certificates:<\/strong> For all EO and FO - safety verification in fragrance formulations.<\/li>\n
  4. Minimum order:<\/strong> Does it match your volume? Is it too high?<\/li>\n
  5. Transport costs:<\/strong> Especially for UK suppliers post Brexit - check that VAT and duty are not hidden.<\/li>\n
  6. Customer support:<\/strong> Are they responding to questions? Do they provide technical information?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Environmental and ethical aspects of supplier selection<\/h2>\n

    Palm oil:<\/strong> Palm oil is environmentally controversial (deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia). For environmentally friendly production: RSPO certified palm oil (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) or palm-free recipes.<\/p>\n

    Bio certification:<\/strong> For COSMOS Natural or Organic products, organic certified raw materials with appropriate certificates are required.<\/p>\n

    Local resources:<\/strong> Tallow or lard from local butchers, locally grown herbs - lower carbon footprint and marketing story.<\/p>\n

    Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

    Where to buy NaOH cheapest?<\/strong> CHS-Chemie or other chemical wholesale suppliers - technical purity is sufficient. For small volumes (up to 1 kg), the Soap Factory is cheaper due to the minimum purchase from chemical suppliers.<\/p>\n

    Do I have to buy biocertified oils?<\/strong> Only if you want COSMOS Natural or Organic certification. Otherwise, regular food or cosmetic oils are sufficient. Organic certificates increase the price by 20-50%.<\/p>\n

    How do I verify that the supplier is not a scam?<\/strong> Check: company ID and registered office, references (reviews on multiple sites), existence of SDS and certificates, answers to technical questions. Start with a small order.<\/p>\n

    What is the difference between COA and SDS?<\/strong> The SDS (Safety Data Sheet) is a safety data sheet with physical properties and safety instructions. COA (Certificate of Analysis) is a certificate of the actual purity and composition of a particular batch. Both are required for quality raw materials.<\/p>\n

    Is it worth buying special oils (argan, marula)?<\/strong> For premium positioning, yes - customers welcome them. But start with base oils and add specialty oils later (superfat, 2-3% of the recipe). Their cost quickly translates into selling price.<\/p>\n

    How are UK suppliers different from the EU after Brexit?<\/strong> UK suppliers require you to register as an EU importer (VAT\/ VAT), higher minimum orders and duties. EU suppliers (Aromazone, Naturaplaza) are simpler - everything is in the EU system.<\/p>\n

    See also:<\/strong><\/p>\n