New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations
Official group-standard schedules cover prohibited, restricted and positive-list substances.
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- Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026
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2166 matching recordsBrompheniramine (INN) and its salts
CAS 86-22-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 59.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 59, source row 60 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Brucine
CAS 357-57-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 62.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 62, source row 63 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bupirimate (ISO) (5-butyl-2-ethylamino-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl dimethylsulfamate)
CAS 41483-43-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1639.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1639, source row 2132 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Buta-1,3-diene, see also Schedule 4, entries 464 to 611
CAS 106-99-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 463.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 463, source row 487 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Butane, if it contains ≥ 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 106-97-8 · EC 203-448-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 465.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 465, source row 489 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Butanilicaine (INN) and its salts
CAS 3785-21-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 90.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 90, source row 91 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Butopiprine (INN) and its salts
CAS 55837-15-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 288.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 288, source row 299 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Butyl glycidyl ether
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1050.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1050, source row 1081 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
CI Acid Black 131 and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 12219-01-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1252.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1252, source row 1297 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
CI Solvent Yellow 14
CAS 842-07-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1107.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1107, source row 1138 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cadmium and its compounds
CAS 7440-43-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 68.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 68, source row 69 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cadmium carbonate
CAS 513-78-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1598.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1598, source row 2083 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cadmium hydroxide (cadmium dihydroxide)
CAS 21041-95-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1599.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1599, source row 2084 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cadmium nitrate (cadmium dinitrate)
CAS 10325-94-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1600.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1600, source row 2085 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Calcium 3-hydroxy-4-[(1-sulfonato-2-naphthyl)azo]-2-naphthoate (Pigment Red 63:1; CI 15880) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 6417-83-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1349.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1349, source row 1428 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cantharides, Cantharis vesicatoria
CAS 92457-17-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 69.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 69, source row 70 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cantharidin (cantharidine)
CAS 56-25-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 70.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 70, source row 71 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Captafol
CAS 2425-06-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 734.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 734, source row 761 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Captodiame (INN)
CAS 486-17-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 140.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 140, source row 142 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Caramiphen (INN) and its salts
CAS 77-22-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 169.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 169, source row 175 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbadox
CAS 6804-07-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 735.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 735, source row 762 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbaryl
CAS 63-25-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1082.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1082, source row 1113 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbendazim
CAS 10605-21-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 996.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 996, source row 1023 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbetamide (ISO) ((R)-1-(ethylcarbamoyl) ethyl-carbanilate; (2R)-1-(ethylamino)-1-oxopro-pan-2-yl-phenylcarbamate)
CAS 16118-49-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1611.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1611, source row 2098 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbon disulfide
CAS 75-15-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 73.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 73, source row 74 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbon monoxide
CAS 630-08-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 462.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 462, source row 486 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbon tetrachloride
CAS 56-23-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 315.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 315, source row 326 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbromal (INN)
CAS 77-65-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 57.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 57, source row 58 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbutamide (INN)
CAS 339-43-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 66.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 66, source row 67 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carisoprodol (INN)
CAS 78-44-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 235.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 235, source row 243 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Catalase
CAS 9001-05-2 · EC 232-577-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 74.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 74, source row 75 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Category 1 and Category 2 materials and animal by-products as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and ingredients derived therefrom
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 419.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 419, source row 443 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cells, tissues or products of human origin
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 416.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 416, source row 439 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cephaeline and its salts
CAS 483-17-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 75.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 75, source row 76 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chenopodium ambrosioides L. (essential oil)
CAS 8006-99-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 76.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 76, source row 77 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chinomethionate
CAS 2439-01-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1052.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1052, source row 1083 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlordane, pure
CAS 57-74-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1073.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1073, source row 1104 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlordecone
CAS 143-50-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1022.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1022, source row 1051 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlordimeform
CAS 6164-98-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1080.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1080, source row 1111 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorine
CAS 7782-50-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 78.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 78, source row 79 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlormethine (INN) and its salts
CAS 51-75-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 87.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 87, source row 88 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlormezanone (INN)
CAS 80-77-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 91.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 91, source row 92 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloro-1-ethylcyclohexyl carbonate
CAS 99464-83-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1496.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1496, source row 1682 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloro-N,N-dimethylformiminium chloride
CAS 3724-43-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1517.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1517, source row 1709 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloroacetaldehyde
CAS 107-20-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 998.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 998, source row 1025 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloroethane
CAS 75-00-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 96.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 96, source row 97 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloroform
CAS 67-66-3 · EC 200-663-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 366.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 366, source row 382 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloromethane (methyl chloride)
CAS 74-87-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1095.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1095, source row 1126 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloromethyl methyl ether
CAS 107-30-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 664.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 664, source row 688 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chloroprene (stabilized) (2-chlorobuta-1,3-diene)
CAS 126-99-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1140.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1140, source row 1171 · 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
- The searchable spreadsheet is an aid; the legal Group Standard and incorporated notices remain authoritative.
Complete verification checklist
- Search exact identity across Schedules 4–8.
- Apply use, concentration and warning conditions.
- Check hazardous-substance classification and Group Standard scope.
- Confirm the latest legal instrument, not only the spreadsheet.
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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How to verify an ingredient for this market
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