Come scegliere un fornitore di prodotti per il bucato moderni in Europa
It sounds like you keep hearing the same promises:
“long-lasting freshness, safe for sensitive skin, eco-friendly, fully compliant…”
On paper, many suppliers look similar.
In reality, the wrong choice can mean complaints about skin irritation, awkward questions about microplastics or last-minute label changes because of new EU rules.
Below is a simple framework you can use to quickly assess whether a supplier is ready for today’s laundry market – not just yesterday’s.
1. Safety, allergens and microplastics – are they ahead of regulation?
Modern laundry products live at the crossroads of RAGGIUNGERE, CLP, fragrance allergens and now EU restrictions on intentionally added microplastics.
Good suppliers can clearly answer questions like:
- Which of your formulas contain none of the 26 EU-listed fragrance allergens – and how is that documented?
- Which boosters and perfumes are senza microplastiche, avoiding polymer microcapsules that are now under EU scrutiny?
- Who prepares our SDS and label content when regulations change?
A concrete example of this direction are allergen-free, microplastic-free scent systems such as Amarella Ipoallergenico: in-wash boosters and Laundry Perfume designed specifically for sensitive and allergy-prone households, fully free from the 26 fragrance allergens and validated in external testing.
You don’t have to start with such a specialised line – but you should know your supplier is capable of delivering it when needed.
2. Real laboratory, not just filling lines
Formulas that are hypoallergenic, microplastic-free and still pleasantly scented don’t happen by accident. They come from R&D, not only from “mix and fill”.
When you look at a partner, ask:
- Do they have their own lab and fragrance team, or do they only outsource?
- Can they adapt a scent system to your exact allergy, sustainability or performance brief?
- Who supports you with REACH/CLP questions in practice?
ELiX, for example, works through its own R&D centre – Aroma Formulation Labs (AFL) in Wrocław – developing fragrances, testing stability and preparing regulatory documentation for air-care and laundry projects.
When your supplier has this capability in-house, you’re not just buying a formula; you’re buying a team that can keep that formula legal and competitive over time.
3. Certifications and audited quality
Many companies say “premium quality”.
A smaller group can support that with independent audits.
For laundry and fragrance-rich products, look for:
- BRC Global Standard,
- ISO 9001 (quality management),
- ISO 14001 (environment),
- ISO 22716 (GMP) for cosmetic-type production,
- Additional marks such as TÜV SÜD.
ELiX manufactures in Poland under exactly this mix of certifications, which simplifies listing in demanding retail chains and gives you a documented quality framework behind every batch.
A quick rule of thumb: if a supplier is unsure which certificates they hold, or cannot send them within a day, treat that as a signal.
4. Private-label expertise and confidentiality
If you work in private label or contract manufacturing, you know one thing:
your customer wants to see you as the producer, not your supplier.
When you evaluate a partner, look beyond “we also do private label” and check:
- Do they have a structured OEM / private-label offer – including fragrance selection, packaging proposals, artwork support and documentation?
- Can they design around il tuo constraints (price point, bottle type, allergens, country-specific labels), not only around their standard catalogue?
- How do they handle confidentiality – especially in public marketing and case studies?
ELiX positions itself primarily as a specialist in private label and contract manufacturing for fragrances and laundry add-ons, handling regulatory paperwork and leaving the spotlight to the brand owner.
In practice, that means you can build a differentiated offer without advertising who stands behind it.
5. Portfolio and roadmap, not just a single SKU
The market is moving away from isolated “hero products” and towards coherent systems:
- in-wash scent boosters,
- concentrated laundry perfumes or oils,
- crease releasers,
- and increasingly, matching gels and softeners.
When you choose a supplier, look not only at what they make today, but also at their roadmap. For example:
- Classico Amarella laundry perfumes and beads cover everyday scented washing.
- Amarella Ipoallergenico extends this logic to allergen-free, microplastic-free solutions for sensitive skin.
- On Reddit, users increasingly mention these types of products as EU-made, hypoallergenic and microplastic-free alternatives to mainstream beads.
At the same time, ELiX is already developing laundry gels and modern fabric softeners to align with the same standards – so a retailer can eventually build a full, consistent range with one partner (information from ELiX).
A supplier with this kind of roadmap reduces the risk that you will have to switch partners when the next trend or regulation arrives.
6. A short question checklist for your next supplier meeting
To keep things practical, here are a few questions you can bring to your next call – phrased to get useful, concrete answers:
- “Which of your laundry products are completely free from the 26 EU fragrance allergens, and how do you document that?”
- “How do your beads or boosters address the new EU rules on intentionally added microplastics?”
- “Who in your organisation is responsible for REACH/CLP updates and SDS preparation for our private-label lines?”
- “Can you show us an example of a full system – booster, perfume, crease releaser – that you currently produce?”
- “What does your development pipeline for laundry look like over the next 2–3 years?”
You are not looking for perfect marketing phrases.
You are looking for specific products, certificates, test reports and project stories.
Where ELiX fits into this picture
Whether you work with ELiX or not, the same filters apply.
But if you are searching for a European specialist that:
- develops laundry fragrances and systems such as Amarella e Amarella Ipoallergenico,
- manufactures in Poland under BRC, ISO and TÜV-audited processes,
- provides full private-label and contract manufacturing support,
- and continuously expands its range with new gels and fabric softeners,
then ELiX is one of the suppliers worth putting on your shortlist.
The key, however, is simple:
whichever partner you choose, make sure they can answer the hard questions on safety, compliance, R&D, quality and roadmap – before your customers start asking them for you.







