New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

4-Ethylamino-3-nitrobenzoic acid (N-ethyl-3-nitro PABA) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 2788-74-1 · EC 412-090-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1290.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1290, source row 1345 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxy-2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine sulfate (2,5,6-triamino-4-pyrimidinol sulfate)

CAS 1603-02-7 · EC 216-500-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 301.

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 0.5% · 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 301, source row 363 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. 4-hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS 99-96-7 · EC 202-804-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 47 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. calcium paraben

CAS 69959-44-0 · EC 274-235-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 56 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. ethylparaben

CAS 120-47-8 · EC 204-399-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 53 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. methylparaben

CAS 99-76-3 · EC 202-785-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 48 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. potassium ethylparaben

CAS 36457-19-9 · EC 253-048-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 49 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. potassium methylparaben

CAS 26112-07-2 · EC 247-464-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 55 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. potassium paraben

CAS 16782-08-4 · EC 240-830-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 50 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. sodium ethylparaben

CAS 35285-68-8 · EC 252-487-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 52 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. sodium methylparaben

CAS 5026-62-0 · EC 225-714-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 51 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. sodium paraben

CAS 114-63-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 54 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxyindole, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 2380-94-1 · EC 219-177-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1220.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1220, source row 1260 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Hydroxypropylamino-3-nitrophenol* (1-hydroxy-3-nitro-4-(3-hydroxypropylamino)​benzene)

CAS 92952-81-3 · EC 406-305-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 219.

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 2.6% calculated as free base (b) 2.6% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers · 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 219, source row 262 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Isopropyl-m-cresol (o-cymen-5-ol)

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 38.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 38, source row 101 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Mesyl-2-nitrotoluene

CAS 1671-49-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1499.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1499, source row 1685 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 56496-88-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1221.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1221, source row 1261 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate (toluene 2,4-diisocyanate)

CAS 584-84-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1119.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1119, source row 1150 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (toluene-2,4-diamine) and its salts

CAS 95-80-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 364.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 364, source row 378 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Methylpentan-2-one (isobutyl methyl ketone; MIBK)

CAS 108-10-1 · EC 203-550-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1689.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1689, source row 2187 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Nitro-m-phenylenediamine and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 5131-58-8 · EC 225-876-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1282.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1282, source row 1337 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Nitro-o-phenylene​diamine (4-nitro-1,2-phenylene​diamine)

CAS 99-56-9 · EC 202-766-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 240.

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 0.5% · 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 240, source row 291 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Nitrobiphenyl

CAS 92-93-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 686.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 686, source row 712 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Nitrophenyl aminoethylurea (1-(beta-ureidoethyl)​amino-4-nitrobenzene)

CAS 27080-42-8 · EC 410-700-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 249.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) 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 0.25% (b) 0.5% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers · 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 249, source row 303 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Nitrosophenol

CAS 104-91-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 995.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 995, source row 1022 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Nonylphenol, branched [2]

CAS 84852-15-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1168.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1168, source row 1204 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Phenylazophenylene-1,3-diamine citrate hydrochloride (chrysoidine citrate hydrochloride)

CAS 5909-04-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 81.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 81, source row 82 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Phenylbut-3-en-2-one (benzylidene acetone)

CAS 122-57-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 356.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 356, source row 368 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-Vinylcyclohexene

CAS 100-40-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1569.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1569, source row 2054 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[(2,5-Dichlorophenyl)azo]-N-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy​naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Pigment Brown 1)

CAS 6410-40-8 · EC 229-106-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 13.

Conditions: Colour index: 12480 · CAS: 6410-40-8 · Colour: Brown · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 13, source row 14 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[(2-Nitrophenyl)​amino]phenol (HC Orange No. 1)

CAS 54381-08-7 · EC 259-132-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 256.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 1%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 256, source row 311 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[(3-Chlorophenyl)(1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-1,2-benzenediamine dihydrochloride

CAS 159939-85-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1516.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1516, source row 1708 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride (Basic Violet 2)

CAS 3248-91-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 67.

Conditions: Colour index: 42520 · CAS: 3248-91-7 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products · Maximum concentration: 5 ppm

Source:Schedule 6, reference 67, source row 69 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[(4-Aminophenyl)(4-iminocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine and its hydrochloride salt (Basic Violet 14; CI 42510) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 3248-93-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1329.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1329, source row 1396 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[(4-Aminophenyl)(4-iminocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine and its hydrochloride salt (Basic Violet 14; CI 42510) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 632-99-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1329.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1329, source row 1397 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3)

CAS 6535-42-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 8.

Conditions: Colour index: 12010 · CAS: 6535-42-8 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 8, source row 9 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3; CI 12010) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 6535-42-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1344.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1344, source row 1423 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[(4-Nitrophenyl)azo]aniline (Disperse Orange 3) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 730-40-5 · EC 211-984-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1281.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1281, source row 1335 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[(4-Nitrophenyl)azo]aniline (Disperse Orange 3) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 70170-61-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1281.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1281, source row 1336 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy]phenol (deoxyarbutin; tetrahydropyranyloxy phenol)

CAS 53936-56-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1657.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1657, source row 2151 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-[4-(1,3-Dihydroxyprop-2-yl)phenylamino]-1,8-dihydroxy-5-nitroanthraquinone

CAS 114565-66-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1002.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1002, source row 1029 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-o-Tolylazo-o-toluidine

CAS 97-56-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 989.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 989, source row 1016 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-tert-Butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene (musk ambrette)

CAS 83-66-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 414.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 414, source row 437 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid

CAS 98-73-7 · EC 202-696-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1549.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1549, source row 2034 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-tert-Butyldihydro​cinnamaldehyde (3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)​propionaldehyde)

CAS 18127-01-0 · EC 242-016-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 155.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.6%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 155, source row 186 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-tert-Butylphenol

CAS 98-54-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 340.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 340, source row 352 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-tert-Butylpyrocatechol

CAS 98-29-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 341.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 341, source row 353 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

4-{2-[2-Carboxy-5-(hexopyrano​syloxy)-6-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-1-yl]vinyl}-2,3-dihydropyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid (Beetroot red)

CAS 7659-95-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 148.

Conditions: CAS: 7659-95-2 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 162

Source:Schedule 6, reference 148, source row 166 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

5,12-Dihydro-2,9-dimethylquino[2,3-b]acridine-7,14-dione (Pigment Red 122)

CAS 980-26-7 · EC 213-561-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 103.

Conditions: Colour index: 73915 · CAS: 980-26-7 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 103, source row 105 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

5,12-Dihydroquino[2,3-b]acridine-7,14-dione (Pigment Violet 19)

CAS 1047-16-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 102.

Conditions: Colour index: 73900 · CAS: 1047-16-1 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 102, source row 104 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30