# Co-Packing Services

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> A production run is complete, but the retailer needs a different pack format, a private label, or an assembled product set—co-packing services fill exactly that gap.

A production run is complete, but the retailer needs a different pack format, a private label, or an assembled product set—co-packing services fill exactly that gap. The co-packer takes on tasks such as multipacking (grouping individual items into retail units), kitting (assembling product sets), repacking (transferring goods into trade-channel containers), and custom labelling. The model is widespread in e-commerce fulfilment and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), where seasonal demand spikes make flexible third-party capacity more practical than fixed in-house packaging lines. Unlike a contract manufacturer, a co-packer works exclusively with finished goods—no production is involved, only preparation for sale or dispatch. At customs, co-packing can become relevant when the activity qualifies as substantial transformation, potentially affecting tariff classification or country-of-origin determination.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contract_packaging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contract_packaging)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Co-Packing Services |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 120 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contract_packaging |

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