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New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

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

Regulator
Environmental Protection Authority
Source language
English
Coverage version
Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

Official ingredient records

2913 matching records
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4,4-Dimethyl-1,3-oxizalidine (dimethyl oxazolidine)

CAS 51200-87-4 · EC 257-048-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 45.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: The pH of the finished product must not be lower than 6

Source:Schedule 7, reference 45, source row 119 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4,4′-[1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy)]-bisbenzene-1,3-diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt* e.g. 1,3-bis-(2,4-diamino​phenoxy)-propane; 1,3-bis-(2,4-diaminophenoxy)-propane HCl

CAS 81892-72-0 · EC 279-845-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 226.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydro​chloride salt) (b) 1.2% as free base (1.8% as tetrahydro​chloride salt) · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past. For (b): Can cause allergic reaction.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 226, source row 272 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4,4′-[1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy)]-bisbenzene-1,3-diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt* e.g. 1,3-bis-(2,4-diamino​phenoxy)-propane; 1,3-bis-(2,4-diaminophenoxy)-propane HCl

CAS 74918-21-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 226.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydro​chloride salt) (b) 1.2% as free base (1.8% as tetrahydro​chloride salt) · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past. For (b): Can cause allergic reaction.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 226, source row 273 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4,5-Diamino-1-(2-hydroxy​ethyl)-1H-pyrazole sulfate (1:1) (1-hydroxyethyl-4,5-diamino pyrazole sulfate)

CAS 155601-30-2 · EC 429-300-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 273.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3.0% · Warnings: The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 273, source row 330 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-((4-Amino-3-methyl​phenyl)(4-imino-3-methyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)methyl)-2-methylphenylamine monohydrochloride (Basic Violet 2; CI 42520)

CAS 3248-91-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 278.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products. (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% (b) 0.5% · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 278, source row 335 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-(3-Aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-2-yl)-1,1-dimethylpiperazin-1-ium chloride hydrochloride (dimethylpiperazinium aminopyrazolopyridine HCl)

CAS 1256553-33-9 · EC 813-255-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 315.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair due substance in oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2% (calculated as free base) · Warnings: The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 315, source row 395 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Amino-2-hydroxytoluene (5-amino-o-cresol)

CAS 2835-95-2 · EC 220-618-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 241.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.5% · Other limitations: (b) For professional use only · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past. For (b): The mixing ratio. For professional use only. ⚠This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: - has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes, - has experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 241, source row 292 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Amino-3-nitrophenol

CAS 610-81-1 · EC 210-236-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 215.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5% (b) 1.0% · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past. For (b): ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 215, source row 255 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Amino-5-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenylazo)-6-(phenyl​azo)-2,7-naphthalene​disulfonic acid, disodium salt (Acid Black 1)

CAS 1064-48-8 · EC 213-903-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 295.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products. · Maximum concentration: 0.5%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 295, source row 357 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Amino-m-cresol

CAS 2835-99-6 · EC 220-621-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 244.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.5% · Other limitations: (b) For professional use only · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past. For (b): The mixing ratio. For professional use only. ⚠This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: - has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes, - has experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 244, source row 297 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Aminophenol (p-aminophenol)

CAS 123-30-8 · EC 204-616-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 272.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 0.9% · Other limitations: (b) For professional use only · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. For (b): The mixing ratio. For professional use only ⚠This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: - has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - has experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - has experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 272, source row 329 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Chlororesorcinol (1,3-benzenediol, 4-chloro-)

CAS 95-88-5 · EC 202-462-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 199.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.5% · Warnings: ⚠Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary black henna tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 199, source row 237 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Schedules 4–8: prohibited, restricted, colourant, preservative and UV-filter entries.
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New Zealand cosmetic product schedules 4–8

Prohibited and restricted substances, permitted colorants, preservatives and UV filters

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