Importing or private-labelling cat litter is a high-volume, low-margin business — so your choice of supplier decides whether you make money or chase quality complaints. This guide walks through the questions that separate a real manufacturer from a trader.
1. Is the supplier a manufacturer or a trader?
Many "suppliers" simply buy bulk litter and resell it. A vertically integrated manufacturer owns the entire chain — mine, milling, granulation and packaging — which means consistent quality batch to batch and pricing without middleman markup. Ask directly: do you own your mines and factory? FELUXE does, with no outsourcing at any stage.
2. What certifications does it hold?
At minimum, look for an ISO 9001 quality-management system. Even better is a veterinary or health-authority licence for the product itself. FELUXE is the only cat litter factory in Iran holding the official Iran Veterinary Organization License alongside ISO 9001 — a compliance story you can print on the bag.
3. Which technical specs actually matter?
Don't accept vague claims. Request a technical data sheet and check these numbers:
- Absorption capacity — higher is better; FELUXE reaches up to 800%.
- Montmorillonite content — around 80% indicates strong, fast clumping.
- Dust level — ultra-low dust matters for retail reviews and animal health.
- Granule size — 0.6–3.1 mm is typical, and should be adjustable to your market.
- Swell index & pH — consistency here signals a controlled process.
4. How does bentonite compare to other litter types?
For most markets, clumping bentonite remains the volume leader on performance per dollar:
- Bentonite (clay)
- Best clumping & odor control per dollar
- Silica gel
- Light, but pricier and non-clumping
- Tofu / plant
- Flushable, but higher cost & shorter shelf life
5. Can it produce under your brand (private label)?
If you're building a brand, confirm the manufacturer offers private label (OEM): custom formula, granule size, fragrance, bag format and packaging artwork. Equally important — ask whether samples and a data sheet are provided before you commit, and what the minimum order quantity is.
6. Does it handle export and logistics?
A reliable exporter manages documentation and shipping (usually full container loads) to your port. That turns a factory pallet into a delivered, market-ready product. Confirm Incoterms, lead times, and which regions they already ship to — FELUXE exports across Europe, the Middle East, the CIS and Asia.
The short checklist
Before you place an order, make sure your supplier is a real manufacturer, holds ISO 9001 (ideally a veterinary licence), shares a full data sheet and samples, offers private-label and bulk formats, and handles export end to end. Tick those boxes and you've found a partner, not just a price.