{"id":2309,"date":"2026-09-17T09:32:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/?p=2309"},"modified":"2026-09-17T09:43:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:43:22","slug":"tofu-cat-litter-oem-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ar\/tofu-cat-litter-oem-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Tofu Cat Litter OEM Process \u2014 How Private-Label Tofu Litter Works in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are planning to launch a private-label <b>\u0641\u0636\u0644\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0637\u0637 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0648\u0641\u0648<\/b> line under your own retail brand, this is the operational playbook. Cat Global runs <b>\u062a\u0635\u0646\u064a\u0639 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u062f\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0635\u0644\u064a\u0629\/\u062a\u0635\u0645\u064a\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u062f\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0635\u0644\u064a\u0629<\/b> programs daily at our Aisha-Pet factory in Dalian \u2014 including the <b>2.0mm strip-shape custom pellet<\/b>, custom fragrance load, retail-pack artwork and free design service. Here is the exact 5-step process from RFQ to FOB Dalian.<\/p>\n<p>OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) programs for cat litter work differently than for most consumer products, because the substrate, the production line, and the dust-extraction stage all constrain what is and isn&#8217;t customisable. This guide explains what you can customise, what you can&#8217;t, and the exact process we use at PY-PET&#8217;s Aisha-Pet factory.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What you can customise in an OEM tofu cat litter program<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Retail pack artwork<\/b> \u2014 your brand name, logo, colour palette, back-panel translation, QR code, lot number, batch coding. <b>Free design service included<\/b> for OEM programs above 1 \u00d7 20FT.<\/li>\n<li><b>Pack size<\/b> \u2014 6 L \/ 8 L \/ 10 L \/ 15 L \/ 25 L \/ custom. Cat Global produces PE inner bag + Kraft paper \/ woven bag outer; alternate materials (recyclable mono-material, compostable film) available on request.<\/li>\n<li><b>Granule shape and diameter<\/b> \u2014 standard is round-stick pellet 1.5\u20133.0\u00a0mm. Custom <b>2.0mm strip-shape tofu cat litter<\/b> is our most-requested OEM variant, optimised for tracked cat litter boxes with smaller slots. Other shapes (irregular crumbles, mixed granule sizes) available above 5 MT per SKU.<\/li>\n<li><b>Fragrance options<\/b> \u2014 7 stock scents (Unscented, Original, Peach, Green Tea, Lavender, Activated Charcoal, Corn) plus custom fragrance profiling above 5 MT per SKU.<\/li>\n<li><b>Fragrance load<\/b> \u2014 from light fragrance (0.3% load) to heavy throw (1.2% load). Cat-safe limits respected.<\/li>\n<li><b>Dust level target<\/b> \u2014 standard post-extraction dust is \u2264 0.3%. Premium-grade programs can target \u2264 0.1% with extended dust extraction.<\/li>\n<li><b>Back-panel compliance copy<\/b> \u2014 translated into the destination market&#8217;s required language(s). ANVISA (Brazil) \u00b7 GSO (Gulf) \u00b7 FDA Philippines \u00b7 MERCOSUR \u00b7 GCC \u00b7 SMETA \/ Sedex documentation prepared on request.<\/li>\n<li><b>SKU coding<\/b> \u2014 your own SKU scheme replaces the Cat Global CG-TF-001 default. GTIN \/ EAN-13 barcode added if requested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What you can&#8217;t customise (and why)<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The substrate recipe<\/b> \u2014 the soy residue base, the corn-starch \/ guar-gum binder ratio, and the dust-extraction process are locked. This is what keeps clumping strength, biodegradability and dust level consistent across every batch.<\/li>\n<li><b>Production line assignment<\/b> \u2014 all cat-litter OEM runs are produced on the dedicated tofu line at Aisha-Pet. We do not outsource production to a third party.<\/li>\n<li><b>Below-MOQ programs<\/b> \u2014 OEM production runs require a minimum of 1 \u00d7 20FT container per SKU. Custom artwork below that threshold is uneconomic for both sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The exact 5-step OEM process at Cat Global<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This is the workflow we run for every OEM\/ODM inquiry. Total timeline from first RFQ to FOB Dalian: <b>32\u201340 days<\/b> for standard programs; longer for fully custom SKUs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"process-step\">\n<div class=\"body\">\n<h4>RFQ + brief (Day 0\u20132)<\/h4>\n<p>Send us your target substrate (tofu \/ bentonite \/ cassava \/ mixed), target SKU, retail pack size, granule size preference (standard 1.5\u20133.0 mm round or custom 2.0 mm strip), scent profile, fragrance load target, and destination market. We reply within 24 hours with a written quote and a sample-shipping confirmation. Free design consultation included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"process-step\">\n<div class=\"body\">\n<h4>Sample + formula lock (Day 3\u201314)<\/h4>\n<p>We ship a 5\u201310\u00a0kg free sample (freight collect) of the closest matching stock SKU within 3 business days. For <b>2.0mm strip-shape tofu cat litter<\/b> or other custom-pellet requests, sample runs are scheduled on a dedicated mini-line and ship within 14 days. After your in-house QA validates clumping, dust, fragrance and water absorption, we lock the formula in writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"process-step\">\n<div class=\"body\">\n<h4>Artwork + packaging design (Day 10\u201318)<\/h4>\n<p>Send us your retail artwork or use our free in-house design service. We prepare a 3D mock-up, a printed-on-bag proof, and a translated back-panel compliant with your destination market (e.g. ANVISA, GSO, FDA Philippines, MERCOSUR, GCC). <b>Free design service<\/b> \u2014 included for OEM programs above 1 \u00d7 20FT.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"process-step\">\n<div class=\"body\">\n<h4>Production + third-party QC (Day 18\u201332)<\/h4>\n<p>Production runs on a dedicated line at Aisha-Pet, with in-process QC at every stage: mix \u2192 pelletise \u2192 dust-extract \u2192 fragrance-load \u2192 pack. SGS dust + heavy-metal + biodegradability testing on the finished batch before shipping. Loading-window forecast confirmed on day 18.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"process-step\">\n<div class=\"body\">\n<h4>Ship + documentation (Day 32+)<\/h4>\n<p>Loading photo + container number + COA + MSDS + COO + SGS report + Commercial Invoice + Packing List + (where required) ANVISA \/ MERCOSUR \/ GSO \/ GCC documents sent to you on the day of FOB Dalian. CIF \/ DDP quoted per destination lane.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Custom pellet shapes \u2014 the 2.0mm strip-shape variant<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The single most-requested OEM customisation is the <b>2.0mm strip-shape tofu cat litter<\/b> \u2014 a narrower round stick that fits through the slots of tracked cat litter boxes (the auto-rake cleaning systems now installed in 15\u201320% of European and Japanese households). Stock round sticks at 1.5\u20133.0\u00a0mm work fine for standard litter boxes, but the narrower 2.0\u00a0mm variant reduces tracked-granule jams.<\/p>\n<p>The 2.0\u00a0mm variant requires a dedicated mini-line at Aisha-Pet with adjustable pelletiser dies. MOQ for the 2.0\u00a0mm variant is <b>1 \u00d7 20FT per SKU<\/b>, with a per-MT price uplift of USD 50\u201390 over the standard round pellet. Lead time on the first 2.0\u00a0mm run is 35\u201340 days (sample + die changeover + production); repeat orders drop back to the standard \u2264 20 day cadence.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Pricing economics of an OEM program<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Compared to stocking the Cat Global stock SKU, an OEM program carries three cost layers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Per-MT premium<\/b>: USD 50\u2013120 \/ MT uplift for custom granule shape, fragrance load, or dust target.<\/li>\n<li><b>One-time artwork fee<\/b>: waived for programs above 1 \u00d7 20FT. Below that, a USD 200\u2013500 artwork set-up fee applies.<\/li>\n<li><b>First-run lead time<\/b>: 35\u201340 days for the first OEM SKU (vs \u2264 20 days repeat). Subsequent OEM production runs follow the standard \u2264 20 day cadence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Read the full <a href=\"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ar\/tofu-cat-litter-pricing-fob-cif-ddp-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 tofu cat litter pricing guide<\/a> for worked FOB \/ CIF \/ DDP examples.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Documents an OEM program typically needs<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Your retail artwork (AI \/ PDF \/ CDR)<\/li>\n<li>Your retail back-panel copy (translated into target-market language)<\/li>\n<li>Your SKU code + barcode (GTIN \/ EAN-13 if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Destination-market compliance briefing (ANVISA, GSO, FDA Philippines, MERCOSUR, GCC, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Letter of authorisation to manufacture your brand (template provided)<\/li>\n<li>Deposit (T\/T 30%) to lock the production slot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3 common OEM mistakes to avoid<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Spec&#8217;ing a dust level the production line can&#8217;t hold<\/b>. We can target \u2264 0.1% premium dust on a standard line for the first 2\u20133 batches and then drift up to \u2264 0.3% as the pelletiser dies wear. Build tolerance into your spec.<\/li>\n<li><b>Back-panel translation done late<\/b>. Translated back-panels are the most common reason OEM shipments miss their loading window. Hand us the back-panel copy in your destination-market language by day 10.<\/li>\n<li><b>Treating OEM and ODM as the same<\/b>. OEM = you provide artwork, we manufacture under your brand. ODM = we design the pack from scratch (formulation + artwork + back-panel) and you sell it under your brand. ODM runs slightly more expensive but saves you 4\u20136 weeks of pre-launch work.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to start an OEM tofu cat litter program?<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Send us your brief \u2014 substrate, target SKU, pack size, scent, destination market \u2014 and we will reply within 24 hours with a written quote and a sample-shipping confirmation. Free design consultation included. Standard OEM MOQ 1 \u00d7 20FT; 1-ton trial available for buyers who want to validate the market first.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/py-catglobal.com\/ar\/product\/tofu-cat-litter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start your OEM brief \u2192<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are planning to launch a private-label tofu cat litter line under your own retail brand, this is the operational playbook. Cat Global runs OEM\/ODM programs daily at our Aisha-Pet factory in Dalian \u2014 including the 2.0mm strip-shape custom pellet, custom fragrance load, retail-pack artwork and free design service. 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