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New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

Official group-standard schedules cover prohibited, restricted and positive-list substances.

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Environmental Protection Authority
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Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

Official ingredient records

357 matching records
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(4-(4-Aminophenyl)(4-iminocyclo​hexa-2,5-dienylidene)methyl)-2-methylaniline hydrochloride (fuchsin)

CAS 632-99-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 66.

Conditions: Colour index: 42510 · CAS: 632-99-5 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 66, source row 68 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,1'-(1,4-Piperazinediyl)bis[1-[2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]phenyl]-methanone (bis-(diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl benzoyl) piperazine)

CAS 919803-06-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 33.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 33, source row 40 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,1'-(1,4-Piperazinediyl)bis[1-[2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]phenyl]-methanone (nano) (bis-(diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl benzoyl) piperazine (nano))

CAS 919803-06-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 34.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 34, source row 41 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, silver(1+) salt, monohydrate (citric acid and silver citrate)

CAS 68-04-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 59.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.2%, corresponding to 0.0024% of silver · Other limitations: Not to be used in oral products and eye products

Source:Schedule 7, reference 59, source row 142 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4,6-tris[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl-, including as nanomaterial (tris-biphenyl triazine, tris-biphenyl triazine (nano))

CAS 31274-51-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 29.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% · Other limitations: Not to be used in sprays Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - Median primary particle size > 80 nm - Purity ≥ 98% - Uncoated Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation

Source:Schedule 8, reference 29, source row 35 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,3-Isobenzofurandione, reaction products with methylquinoline and quinoline (Solvent Yellow 33)

CAS 8003-22-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 81.

Conditions: Colour index: 47000 · CAS: 8003-22-3 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 81, source row 83 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,6-Di(4-amidinophenoxy)-N-hexane (hexamidine) and its salts (including isethionate and p‑hydroxybenzoate) e.g. hexamidine diisethionate

CAS 659-40-5 · EC 211-533-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 47.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 47, source row 122 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,6-Di(4-amidinophenoxy)-N-hexane (hexamidine) and its salts (including isethionate and p‑hydroxybenzoate) e.g. hexamidine paraben

CAS 93841-83-9 · EC 299-055-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 47.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 47, source row 123 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy​phenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione (curcumins)

CAS 458-37-7 · EC 207-280-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 114.

Conditions: Colour index: 75300 · CAS: 458-37-7 · Colour: Yellow · Other limitations: E 100

Source:Schedule 6, reference 114, source row 118 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23)

CAS 85-86-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 51.

Conditions: Colour index: 26100 · CAS: 85-86-9 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes · Other limitations: Purity criteria: Aniline ≤ 0.2% 2-Naphtol ≤ 0.2% 4-Aminoazobenzene ≤ 0.1% 1-(Phenylazo)2-naphtol ≤ 3% 1-[2-(Phenylazo]-2-napthalenol ≤ 2%

Source:Schedule 6, reference 51, source row 53 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one (climbazole)

CAS 38083-17-9 · EC 253-775-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 32.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair lotions (b) Face creams (c) Foot care products (d) Rinse-off shampoo · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.2% (b) 0.2% (c) 0.2% (d) 0.5%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 32, source row 94 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)urea (triclocarban)

CAS 101-20-2 · EC 202-924-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 23.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.2% · Other limitations: Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloro​azobenzene <1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloro​azoxybenzene <1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloro​azobenzene <1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloro​azoxybenzene <1 ppm

Source:Schedule 7, reference 23, source row 82 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Anilino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone (Disperse Violet 27)

CAS 19286-75-0 · EC 242-939-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 88.

Conditions: Colour index: 60724 · CAS: 19286-75-0 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 88, source row 90 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)2-pyridon (piroctone olamine), and its monoethanolamine salt

CAS 50650-76-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 35.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 1.0% (b) 0.5%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 35, source row 97 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)2-pyridon (piroctone olamine), and its monoethanolamine salt

CAS 68890-66-4 · EC 272-574-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 35.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 1.0% (b) 0.5%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 35, source row 98 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Pigment Red 4)

CAS 2814-77-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 9.

Conditions: Colour index: 12085 · CAS: 2814-77-9 · Colour: Red · Maximum concentration: 3%

Source:Schedule 6, reference 9, source row 10 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 3)

CAS 2425-85-6 · EC 219-372-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 10.

Conditions: Colour index: 12120 · CAS: 2425-85-6 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 10, source row 11 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2-quinolinyl)-, sulfonated, sodium salts (Food Yellow 13)

CAS 95193-83-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 82.

Conditions: Colour index: 47005 · CAS: 95193-83-2 · Colour: Yellow · Other limitations: E 104

Source:Schedule 6, reference 82, source row 84 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2'-(6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl)bis(5-((2-ethylhexyl)oxy)phenol) (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, bemotrizinol)

CAS 187393-00-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 25.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 25, source row 29 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,4-dimethyl​phenyl)-3-oxobutyramide] (Pigment Yellow 13)

CAS 5102-83-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 47.

Conditions: Colour index: 21100 · CAS: 5102-83-0 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products · Other limitations: Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

Source:Schedule 6, reference 47, source row 49 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutyr​amide] (Pigment Yellow 83)

CAS 5567-15-7 · EC 226-939-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 48.

Conditions: Colour index: 21108 · CAS: 5567-15-7 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products · Other limitations: Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

Source:Schedule 6, reference 48, source row 50 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2'-[Cyclohexylidenebis[(2-methyl-4,1-phenylene)azo]]bis[4-cyclohexyl​phenol] (Solvent Yellow 29)

CAS 6706-82-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 49.

Conditions: Colour index: 21230 · CAS: 6706-82-7 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 49, source row 51 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2′-Methylene-bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol) (nano) (methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol (nano), bisoctrizole (nano))

CAS 103597-45-1 · EC 403-800-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 23a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - Purity: ≥ 98.5%, with 2,2′-methylene-bis-(6(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(isooctyl)phenol) isomer fraction not exceeding 1.5% - Solubility: < 5 ng/L in water at 25°C - Partition coefficient (log Pow): 12.7 at 25°C - Uncoated - Median particle size D50 (50% of the number below this diameter): ≥ 120 nm of mass distribution and/or ≥ 60 nm of number size distribution

Source:Schedule 8, reference 23a, source row 27 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,4-Dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-(phenylazo)-3H-pyrazol-3-one (Solvent Yellow 16)

CAS 4314-14-1 · EC 224-330-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 15.

Conditions: Colour index: 12700 · CAS: 4314-14-1 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 15, source row 16 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3-((4-cyclohexyl-2-methylphenyl)azo)-4-hydroxy-5-(((4-methylphenyl)​sulfonyl)amino)-, disodium salt (Acid Red 155)

CAS 10236-37-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 39.

Conditions: Colour index: 18130 · CAS: 10236-37-0 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 39, source row 41 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester (octocrylene)

CAS 6197-30-4 · EC 228-250-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 10.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Propellant spray products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 9% (b) 10%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 10, source row 12 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-Ethoxyethyl-(2Z)-2-cyano-2-[3-(3-methoxypropylamino)cyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene]acetate (methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate)

CAS 1419401-88-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 32.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 3% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:Schedule 8, reference 32, source row 39 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone (benzophenone-3, oxybenzone)

CAS 131-57-7 · EC 205-031-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 4.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products (b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products (c) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 6% (b) 2.2% (c) 0.5% · Other limitations: For (a) and (b): Not more than 0.5% to protect product formulation (a) If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5% (b) If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as a UV filter must not exceed 1.7% · Warnings: For (a) and (b): Contains oxybenzone (or benzophenone-3).

Source:Schedule 8, reference 4, source row 5 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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New Zealand cosmetic product schedules 4–8

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