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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
RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-Amino-4-chloro-o-cresol HCl (5-amino-4-chloro-2-methylphenol hydrochloride)

CAS 110102-85-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 208.

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 1.5% (calculated as hydro​chloride) · 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 208, source row 248 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane

CAS 30007-47-7 · EC 250-001-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 20.

Conditions: Product scope: Rinse-off products only · Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: Avoid formation of nitrosamines

Source:Schedule 7, reference 20, source row 79 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol (triclosan)

CAS 3380-34-5 · EC 222-182-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 25.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Toothpastes, hand soaps, body soaps, shower gels, deodorants (non-spray), face powders and blemish concealers, and nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems (b) Mouthwash · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.3% (b) 0.2%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 25, source row 84 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-Chloro-2-(5-chloro-7-methyl-3-oxobenzo[b]thien-2(3H)-ylidene)-7-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-3(2H)-one (Pigment Violet 36)

CAS 5462-29-3 · EC 226-750-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 101.

Conditions: Colour index: 73385 · CAS: 5462-29-3 · Colour: Violet

Source:Schedule 6, reference 101, source row 103 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

5-Ethyl-3,7-dioxa-1-azabicyclo​[3.3.0]octane (7-ethylbicyclo oxazolidine)

CAS 7747-35-5 · EC 231-810-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 49.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.3% · Other limitations: Not to be used in oral hygiene products and in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 7, reference 49, source row 125 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

6-Chloro-2-(6-chloro-4-methyl-3-oxobenzo[b]thien-2(3H)-ylidene)-4-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-3(2H)-one (Pigment Red 181)

CAS 2379-74-0 · EC 219-163-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 100.

Conditions: Colour index: 73360 · CAS: 2379-74-0 · Colour: Red

Source:Schedule 6, reference 100, source row 102 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

6-Chloro-2-(6-chloro-4-methyl-3-oxobenzo[b]thien-2(3H)-ylidene)-4-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-3(2H)-one (VAT Red 1; CI 73360) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 2379-74-0 · EC 219-163-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1365.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1365, source row 1444 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

6-Hydroxyindole (1H-indol-6-ol)

CAS 2380-86-1 · EC 417-020-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 209.

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. ⚠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 209, source row 249 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

6-Methoxy-N2-methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine hydrochloride and dihydrochloride salt* (6-methoxy-2-methylamino-3-aminopyridine HCl)

CAS 90817-34-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 203.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: (a) and (c): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.68% calculated as free base (1.0% as dihydro​chloride) (b) 0.68% as free base (1.0% as dihydro​chloride) · Other limitations: (a) (b) and (c): - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers (c) 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): Can cause allergic reaction. For (c): 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 203, source row 241 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

6-Methoxy-N2-methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine hydrochloride and dihydrochloride salt* (6-methoxy-2-methylamino-3-aminopyridine HCl)

CAS 83732-72-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 203.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: (a) and (c): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.68% calculated as free base (1.0% as dihydro​chloride) (b) 0.68% as free base (1.0% as dihydro​chloride) · Other limitations: (a) (b) and (c): - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers (c) 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): Can cause allergic reaction. For (c): 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 203, source row 242 · 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

Legal meaning: Official EPA group standard schedules; current market-specific rule source

Available language: English

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