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Argan oil supply · Agadir, Morocco
Argan oil supplier in Morocco: every lot tested before it ships
Cosmetic argan oil from partner women's cooperatives in the Souss, analyzed lot by lot in our ISO 22716 laboratory near Agadir. In bulk drums, or as finished products under your brand.
Tell us your grade and market. We reply with options, certificates and documents.
4.9/5 on Google (84 reviews) ISO 22716 & ISO 9001 Partner women's cooperatives, Souss
Lot by lotanalyzed and documented in our lab
3 cosmetic grades
500+brands supported
35+countries served
1,000+formulas developed
25+argan-based finished products
Argan oil supply from Carmel: key facts
Carmel Cosmetics Labs is an ISO 22716 (GMP) and ISO 9001 certified cosmetics laboratory in Aït Melloul, near Agadir, that supplies cosmetic argan oil from partner women's cooperatives in the Souss. Every lot is tested in its laboratory, then supplied in bulk or as private label finished products.
- Source
- Argan oil from partner women's cooperatives in the Souss region. Carmel selects the cooperatives and controls each lot.
- Grades
- Cosmetic virgin (cold-pressed, unroasted), cosmetic deodorized, and certified organic (Ecocert, COSMOS, USDA Organic certificates available).
- Documents
- Certificate of analysis per lot, technical data sheet, traceability to the cooperative and lot.
- Formats
- Bulk containers and drums (size on request), or private label finished products. Accessible MOQ.
- Markets
- EU and UK (brand remains Responsible Person, Carmel prepares the PIF and supports CPNP or SCPN notification), USA (FDA-registered facility under MoCRA), Gulf.
Last updated: November 2026
Every lot goes through our lab before it reaches you
A trader resells oil. A cosmetics laboratory tests it, documents it and stands behind it.
Cooperative selection
We work with partner women's cooperatives in the Souss region, the home of the argan tree, and select them for consistent oil.
Lab quality control
Each lot is analyzed in our laboratory before release, with the results recorded against that lot.
Documents
A certificate of analysis, a technical data sheet and traceability to the cooperative and lot go with the oil.
Packaging and supply
Bulk containers and drums, or bottled and filled finished products under your brand.
Also see our ingredient pages on argan oil and argan shell powder.
Three argan oil grades for cosmetics
Choose the grade by scent, formula type and the claims you plan to make.
| Grade | Odor | Color | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic virgin | Mild natural scent, varies by lot | Golden yellow, varies by lot | Pure oil, face and hair serums, hair oils, body oils |
| Cosmetic deodorized | Neutral, odor reduced | Light yellow | Creams, emulsions, shampoos and fragranced formulas |
| Certified organic | As virgin or deodorized | As virgin or deodorized | Ranges built on certified organic raw materials |
Certified organic means the oil supply, with Ecocert, COSMOS and USDA Organic certificates available. Confirm the certificate scope for your lot and product before making organic claims. In-depth grade criteria and analysis limits are in our wholesale argan oil guide.
Proof of purity you can file, lot after lot
Your customers and your compliance file ask the same question: is it pure, and will the next lot match? Each lot answers it in writing.
Certificate of analysis
One certificate per lot, covering the parameters that matter for argan oil: acidity, peroxide value, UV absorbance and fatty-acid profile.
Technical data sheet
Grade, INCI name (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil), appearance and storage guidance for your formulation and purchasing teams.
Traceability
Each lot is traceable to its cooperative. Ask for the same lot number on the sample, the container and the certificate.
- Partner cooperative
- Lab analysis · per lot
- Lot number
- Your container
Made under GMP
Our Aït Melloul laboratory is certified ISO 22716 (cosmetic GMP) and ISO 9001 by Bureau Veritas. Moroccan standard NM 08.5.090 is the reference we use for virgin argan oil grades, explained in our grade and quality guide.
Certifications behind every lot
Audited, certified and registered for the markets you sell in.
ISO 22716
Cosmetic GMP, certified by Bureau Veritas
ISO 9001
Quality management, certified by Bureau Veritas
FDA registered
US facility registration under MoCRA
ONSSA
Moroccan authorization
AMMPS
Moroccan cosmetics authorization
Organic oil
Ecocert, COSMOS and USDA Organic certificates available
ISO 22716 and ISO 9001 cover the manufacture, import, export and distribution of cosmetic products at our Aït Melloul site, near Agadir. ISO 22716 is valid until March 2028, ISO 9001 until July 2028. Organic certificates apply to the oil supply, not to the site.
Our certifications in detailRaw oil, or a finished product with your name on it
Bulk gives you a raw material. Private label gives you a finished, documented product.
Bulk argan oilFor labs, formulators and brands that already manufacture
- Bulk containers and drums, size on request
- Cosmetic virgin, deodorized or certified organic
- You handle formulation, filling and your own compliance file
Private label argan productsFor brands, distributors and retailers that want shelf-ready products
- 25+ argan-based finished products, or a custom formula
- Packaging and label design on request
- PIF prepared by Carmel, support for CPNP and SCPN notification
Argan-based products, made by Carmel
Made in our own laboratory and packaged under your brand.
Shampoos and body care
Argan shampoos, body butters and black soap with an authentic Moroccan origin story.
Custom formulas
Need something specific? Our formulators adapt texture, scent or actives to your brand.
What to plan before you sell argan products
Rules depend on the finished product and the country of sale. Bulk oil is a raw material, so the obligations below apply to your finished product.
Reg. (EC) 1223/2009
EU and UK
Finished products fall under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the EU, and the UK cosmetics regulation in Great Britain.
- Your brand remains the Responsible Person
- Carmel prepares the PIF and supports CPNP or SCPN notification
- GMP under ISO 22716
See our PIF guide.
MoCRA
USA
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) sets facility registration, product listing and safety substantiation duties.
- Carmel is an FDA-registered facility under MoCRA
- Registered is not approved: the FDA does not approve cosmetics
- Labeling and listing follow your brand's role
GCC
Gulf (GCC)
Each Gulf country has its own registration and import rules for cosmetics, often through a local importer or agent.
- Technical and quality documents supplied on request
- Confirm the national process with your importer
- Ingredient and label rules checked per project
From argan kernel to cosmetic oil
Argan fruit grows on trees in the Souss region of southwest Morocco. Women's cooperatives gather the fruit, crack the nuts by hand and extract the oil from the kernels. For cosmetic virgin oil the kernels are not roasted, so the oil is cold-pressed and keeps a mild scent. Roasted kernels give food oil, which is not suitable for skincare.
Carmel works hand in hand with partner cooperatives, tests each lot in its laboratory, documents it and packs it for you.
- Fruit gathered
- Nuts cracked by hand
- Cold-pressed, unroasted
- Tested per lot
Argan oil supplier questions
Grades, documents, MOQ and compliance, answered. Anything else, ask us during your free consultation.
Who is a reliable argan oil supplier in Morocco for cosmetic brands?
A reliable argan oil supplier documents every lot and can name its source. Carmel Cosmetics Labs is an ISO 22716 (GMP) and ISO 9001 certified cosmetics laboratory near Agadir that sources argan oil from partner women's cooperatives in the Souss region, checks each lot in its own lab and supplies it with a certificate of analysis, a technical data sheet and traceability to the cooperative and lot.
Where does Carmel's argan oil come from?
From the Souss region of southwest Morocco, the home of the argan tree, through a network of partner women's cooperatives. Each lot is checked in Carmel's laboratory and supplied with its documents.
What grades of bulk argan oil can I buy?
Three grades are available: cosmetic virgin oil (cold-pressed from unroasted kernels), cosmetic deodorized oil, and certified organic oil. Virgin oil keeps a mild natural scent that varies by lot, deodorized oil is neutral for fragranced formulas, and organic oil comes with Ecocert, COSMOS or USDA Organic certificates on request. Roasted food-grade oil is not suitable for skincare.
Which documents come with each lot?
Each lot ships with a certificate of analysis and a technical data sheet, and it is traceable to the cooperative and lot. The same lot number appears on the sample, the container and the certificate. For finished products, Carmel also prepares the Product Information File (PIF) content your brand needs.
Is certified organic argan oil available?
Yes. Certified organic argan oil is available, with Ecocert, COSMOS and USDA Organic certificates available for the oil supply. Check that the certificate covers your lot and your product before making organic claims on a finished product, and ask us to share the documents during your request.
What is the minimum order quantity for wholesale argan oil?
Carmel offers an accessible MOQ. The exact quantity depends on the grade, the certification and the packaging, and is confirmed in your quote. Tell us your volume range in words (trial, regular or large) and we will answer with the options.
Can you make private label argan products for my brand?
Yes. Carmel's catalogue includes 25+ argan-based finished products, such as serums, shampoos, hair oils, body butters and black soap, and Carmel can also develop a custom formula. The laboratory has more than 1,000 formulas overall and has supported 500+ brands in 35+ countries.
Can I sell argan products made by Carmel in the EU, UK, USA and the Gulf?
Yes, if the finished product meets the rules of each market. In the EU and UK your brand remains the Responsible Person and Carmel prepares the PIF and supports the CPNP or SCPN notification. In the USA, Carmel is an FDA-registered facility under MoCRA. Gulf countries each have their own registration rules, so confirm them with your importer.
What should I include in my argan oil request?
Include the grade you need, any certification (Ecocert, COSMOS, USDA Organic), your volume range in words, your destination market, and whether you want bulk oil or private label finished products. With these five points, the team can propose a precise offer after a free consultation.
The argan tree grows only in southwest Morocco, and our laboratory sits a short drive from the argan forest. When a brand buys argan oil, it wants two things: oil it can trust today, and the same oil next time. That is why every lot is analyzed and documented in our lab before it leaves, and why 500+ brands in 35+ countries work with us. Tell me what you need, and my team will come back with grades, certificates and options.
Talk to an argan oil supplier that tests every lot
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Free consultationWhat to include in your request
- Grade: cosmetic virgin, deodorized or certified organic
- Certification needed (Ecocert, COSMOS, USDA Organic or none)
- Volume range, in words (trial, regular, large)
- Destination market (EU, UK, USA, Gulf, Asia)
- Bulk oil or private label finished products
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