New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations
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2166 matching recordsBenzidine based azo dyes
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 720.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 720, source row 747 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzidine dihydrochloride
CAS 531-85-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 713.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 713, source row 740 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzidine sulfate
CAS 21136-70-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 716.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 716, source row 743 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzilonium bromide (INN)
CAS 1050-48-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 60.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 60, source row 61 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzimidazol-2(3H)-one
CAS 615-16-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 48.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 48, source row 49 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium, 9-(dimethylamino)- and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 7057-57-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1276.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1276, source row 1327 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium, 9-(dimethylamino)- and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 966-62-1 · EC 213-524-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1276.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1276, source row 1328 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzo[def]chrysene (benzo[a]pyrene)
CAS 50-32-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 612.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 612, source row 636 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzo[e]pyrene
CAS 192-97-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 639.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 639, source row 663 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzo[j]fluoranthene
CAS 205-82-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 640.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 640, source row 664 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzo[k]fluoranthene
CAS 207-08-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 642.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 642, source row 666 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzo[rst]pentaphene
CAS 189-55-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1648.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1648, source row 2141 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzoates of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamyl alcohol (coniferyl alcohol) except for normal content in natural essences used
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 357.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 357, source row 369 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzothiazolium, 2-[[4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-6-methoxy-3-methyl- and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 12270-13-2 · EC 235-546-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1261.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1261, source row 1309 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzyl 2,4-dibromobutanoate
CAS 23085-60-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1045.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1045, source row 1076 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: benzylparaben)
CAS 94-18-8 · EC 202-311-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1377.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1377, source row 1460 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
CAS 85-68-7 · EC 201-622-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1152.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1152, source row 1186 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzyl cyanide, when used as a fragrance ingredient
CAS 140-29-4 · EC 205-410-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 424.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 424, source row 448 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Beryllium and its compounds
CAS 7440-41-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 54.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 54, source row 55 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Betoxycaine (INN) and its salts
CAS 3818-62-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 23.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 23, source row 24 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bietamiverine (INN)
CAS 479-81-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 287.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 287, source row 298 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bifenthrin (ISO) ((2-methylbiphenyl-3-yl)methyl rel-(1R,3R)-3-[(1Z)-2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-en-1-yl]-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate)
CAS 82657-04-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1558.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1558, source row 2043 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Binapacryl
CAS 485-31-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 688.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 688, source row 715 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Biphenyl-2-ylamine
CAS 90-41-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1116.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1116, source row 1147 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Biphenyl-3,3',4,4'-tetrayltetraamine; diaminobenzidine
CAS 91-95-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1511.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1511, source row 1701 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Biphenyl-4-ylamine (4-aminobiphenyl) and its salts
CAS 92-67-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 726.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 726, source row 753 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether (tetraglyme)
CAS 143-24-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1663.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1663, source row 2161 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether
CAS 111-44-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1174.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1174, source row 1210 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (diethylhexyl phthalate)
CAS 117-81-7 · EC 204-211-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 677.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 677, source row 703 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate
CAS 117-82-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 678.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 678, source row 704 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bis(2-methyoxyethyl) ether (dimethoxydiglycol)
CAS 111-96-6 · EC 203-924-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 676.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 676, source row 702 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bis(alpha,alpha,-dimethylbenzyl)peroxide
CAS 80-43-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1680.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1680, source row 2178 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bis(cyclopentadienyl)-bis(2,6-difluoro-3-(pyrrol-1-yl)-phenyl)titanium
CAS 125051-32-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1009.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1009, source row 1036 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bis(d-gluconato-O1,O2)nickel [18]
CAS 71957-07-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1460.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1460, source row 1609 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bis(hydroxylammonium) sulfate (hydroxylamine sulfate (2:1)) [2]
CAS 10039-54-0 · EC 233-118-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1506.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1506, source row 1693 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bisphenol A (4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol)
CAS 80-05-7 · EC 201-245-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1176.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1176, source row 1212 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bithionol (INN)
CAS 97-18-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 352.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 352, source row 364 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including:
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1396.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1396, source row 1484 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Boric acid [1]
CAS 10043-35-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1395.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1395, source row 1482 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Boric acid [2]
CAS 11113-50-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1395.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1395, source row 1483 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bretylium tosilate (INN)
CAS 61-75-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 56.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 56, source row 57 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Brodifacoum (ISO) (4-hydroxy-3-(3-(4'-bromo-4-biphenylyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthyl)coumarin)
CAS 56073-10-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1629.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1629, source row 2120 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bromadiolone (ISO) (3-[3-(4'-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-3-hydroxy-1-phenylpropyl]-4-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one)
CAS 28772-56-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1634.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1634, source row 2125 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bromine, elemental
CAS 7726-95-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 55.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 55, source row 56 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bromisoval (INN)
CAS 496-67-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 58.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 58, source row 59 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bromoethane (ethyl bromide)
CAS 74-96-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1097.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1097, source row 1128 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bromoethylene (vinyl bromide)
CAS 593-60-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 653.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 653, source row 677 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bromomethane (methyl bromide - ISO)
CAS 74-83-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1094.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1094, source row 1125 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bromoxynil (ISO) (3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile) [1]
CAS 1689-84-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1031.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1031, source row 1061 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bromoxynil heptanoate (ISO) [2]
CAS 56634-95-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1031.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1031, source row 1062 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Market coverage contract
Complete schedules dataset- Included scope
- Schedules 4–8: prohibited, restricted, colourant, preservative and UV-filter entries.
- If no match is found
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- Search exact identity across Schedules 4–8.
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Official sources and legal role
New Zealand cosmetic product schedules 4–8
Prohibited and restricted substances, permitted colorants, preservatives and UV filters
Legal meaning: Official EPA group standard schedules; current market-specific rule source
Available language: English
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