New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

7-[2-Hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxyethyl-N-methylamino)propyl]theophylline (xanthinol)

CAS 2530-97-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 135.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 135, source row 137 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

8'-apo-beta-Caroten-8'-al

CAS 1962-15-8 · EC 214-171-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 56.

Conditions: Colour index: 40820 · CAS: 1962-15-8 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160e

Source:Schedule 6, reference 56, source row 58 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

8'-apo-beta-Caroten-8'-al (Food Orange 5)

CAS 1107-26-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 111.

Conditions: Colour index: 75130 · CAS: 1107-26-2 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160a

Source:Schedule 6, reference 111, source row 115 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

8,18-Dichloro-5,15-diethyl-5,15-dihydrodiindolo[3,2-b:3',2'-m]​triphenodioxazine (Pigment Violet 23)

CAS 6358-30-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 85.

Conditions: Colour index: 51319 · CAS: 6358-30-1 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 85, source row 87 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

8,18-Dichloro-5,15-dihydrodiindolo[3,2-b:3',2'-m]triphenodioxazine (Pigment Violet 23; CI 51319) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 6358-30-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1360.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1360, source row 1439 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

8,8'-Diapo-psi,psi-carotenedioic acid (Natural Yellow 6, crocetin)

CAS 27876-94-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 108.

Conditions: Colour index: 75100 · CAS: 27876-94-4 · Colour: Yellow

Source:Schedule 6, reference 108, source row 110 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4-bis[(2,3-dihydroxy​propyl)amino]- (HC Blue No. 14)

CAS 99788-75-7 · EC 421-470-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 264.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.3% · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:Schedule 5, reference 264, source row 319 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

9,10-Anthracenedione, 1-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-4-(methylamino)- and its derivatives and salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 2475-46-9 · EC 219-604-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1300.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1300, source row 1355 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

9,10-Anthracenedione, 1-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-4-(methylamino)- and its derivatives and salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 86722-66-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1300.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1300, source row 1356 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

9-Vinylcarbazole

CAS 1484-13-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1023.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1023, source row 1052 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

A 2:1 mixture of: 4-(7-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinol-4-yl-tris(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalen-1-sulfonate) and 4-(7-hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-2-chromanyl)resorcinol bis(6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalen-1-sulfonate)

CAS 140698-96-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1186.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1186, source row 1222 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

A mixture of: 1,3,5-Tris(3-aminomethylphenyl)-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazine-2,4,6-trione and a mixture of oligomers of 3,5-bis(3-aminomethylphenyl)-1-poly[3,5-bis(3-aminomethylphenyl)-2,4,6-trioxo-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazin-1-yl]-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazine-2,4,6-trione

A mixture of: 1,3,5-Tris(3-aminomethylphenyl)-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazine-2,4,6-trione and a mixture of oligomers of 3,5-bis(3-aminomethylphenyl)-1-poly[3,5-bis(3-aminomethylphenyl)-2,4,6-trioxo-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazin-1-yl]-1,3,5-(1H,3H,5H)-triazine-2,4,6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1164.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1164, source row 1199 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

A mixture of: 4-Allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenol, 4-allyl-6-(3-(6-(3-(6-(3-(4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)-phenoxy)2-hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-phenoxy-2-hydroxypropyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenol, 4-allyl-6-(3-(4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenoxy)phenol and 4-allyl-6-(3-(6-(3-(4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3- epoxypropyl)-phenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl) phenoxy)2-hydroxypropyl)-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenol

A mixture of: 4-Allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenol, 4-allyl-6-(3-(6-(3-(6-(3-(4-allyl-2,6-bis(2,3-epoxypropyl)-phenoxy)2-hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)phenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)-4-allyl-2-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-phenoxy-2-hydroxypropyl-2-(2,3-epoxy

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1132.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1132, source row 1163 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

A mixture of: 4-[[Bis-(4-fluorophenyl)methylsilyl]methyl]-4H-1,2,4-triazole and 1-[[bis-(4-fluorophenyl)methylsilyl]methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 754.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 754, source row 781 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

A mixture of: 5-[(4-[(7-Amino-1-hydroxy-3-sulfo-2-naphthyl)azo]-2,5-diethoxyphenyl)azo]-2-[(3-phosphonophenyl)azo] benzoic acid and 5-[(4-[(7-amino-1-hydroxy-3-sulfo-2-naphthyl)azo]-2,5-diethoxyphenyl)azo]-3-[(3-phosphonophenyl)azo] benzoic acid

CAS 163879-69-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1193.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1193, source row 1230 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

A mixture of: Disodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenyl)pyrazol-4-yl)penta-2,4-dienylidene)-4,5-dihydro-5-oxopyrazol-1-l)benzenesulfonate and trisodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-oxido-1-(4-sulfonatophenyl)pyrazol-4-yl)penta-2,4-dienylidene)-4,5-dihydro-5-oxopyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonate

A mixture of: Disodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenyl)pyrazol-4-yl)penta-2,4-dienylidene)-4,5-dihydro-5-oxopyrazol-1-l)benzenesulfonate and trisodium 4-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-4-(5-(3-ethoxycarbonyl-5-oxido-1-(4-sulfon

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1154.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1154, source row 1188 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

A mixture of: N-[3-Hydroxy-2-(2-methylacryloylaminomethoxy)propoxymethyl]-2-methylacrylamide and N‑[2,3-bis-(2-methylacryloylaminomethoxy)propoxymethyl]-2-methylacrylamide and methacrylamide and 2-methyl-N-(2-methylacryloylaminomethoxymethyl)-acrylamide and N-(2,3-dihydroxypropoxymethyl)-2-methylacrylamide

A mixture of: N-[3-Hydroxy-2-(2-methylacryloylaminomethoxy)propoxymethyl]-2-methylacrylamide and N‑[2,3-bis-(2-methylacryloylaminomethoxy)propoxymethyl]-2-methylacrylamide and methacrylamide and 2-methyl-N-(2-methylacryloylaminomethoxymethyl)-acrylamide a

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 759.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 759, source row 786 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

A mixture of: reaction product of 4,4'-Methylenebis[2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-3,6-dimethylphenol] and 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalenesulfonate (1:2); and reaction product of: 4,4'-methylenebis[2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-3,6-dimethylphenol] and 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalenesulfonate (1:3)

A mixture of: reaction product of 4,4'-Methylenebis[2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-3,6-dimethylphenol] and 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxonaphthalenesulfonate (1:2); and reaction product of: 4,4'-methylenebis[2-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-3,6-dimethylphenol] and 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1187.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1187, source row 1223 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Abamectin (combination of avermectin B1a and avermectin B1b) (ISO) [1]

CAS 71751-41-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1548.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1548, source row 2032 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Abies alba oil and extract e.g. Abies alba cone oil; cone extract; leaf oil; leaf cera; needle extract; needle oil

CAS 90028-76-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 103.

Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*

Source:Schedule 5, reference 103, source row 132 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Abies balsamea oil and extract e.g. Abies balsamea needle oil; needle extract; resin; extract

CAS 85085-34-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 107.

Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*

Source:Schedule 5, reference 107, source row 136 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Abies pectinata oil and extract e.g. Abies pectinata leaf extract; needle extract; Abies pectinata needle oil

CAS 92128-34-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 105.

Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*

Source:Schedule 5, reference 105, source row 134 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Abies sibirica oil and extract e.g. Abies sibirica oil; needle extract; needle oil

CAS 91697-89-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 106.

Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*

Source:Schedule 5, reference 106, source row 135 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Absorption oils, bicyclo arom. and heterocylic hydrocarbon fraction, if they contain > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 101316-45-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 632.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 632, source row 656 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acenocoumarol (INN)

CAS 152-72-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 254.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 254, source row 263 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acetaldehyde; ethanal

CAS 75-07-0 · EC 200-836-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1391.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1391, source row 1478 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acetamide

CAS 60-35-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1076.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1076, source row 1107 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acetochlor (ISO) (2-chloro-N-(ethoxymethyl)-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)acetamide)

CAS 34256-82-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1631.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1631, source row 2122 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acetonitrile

CAS 75-05-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 393.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 393, source row 411 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acetyl hexamethyl indan (1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethylindan-5-yl methyl ketone)

CAS 15323-35-0 · EC 239-360-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 134.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products · Maximum concentration: (a) 2%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 134, source row 164 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (AHTN; 1-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one)

CAS 21145-77-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 182.

Conditions: Product scope: All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products · Maximum concentration: (a) Leave on products: 0.1% Exceptions: - Hydro alcoholic products: 1% - Fine fragrance: 2.5% - Fragrance cream: 0.5% (b) Rinse-off products: 0.2%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 182, source row 215 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (AHTN; 1-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one)

CAS 1506-02-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 182.

Conditions: Product scope: All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products · Maximum concentration: (a) Leave on products: 0.1% Exceptions: - Hydro alcoholic products: 1% - Fine fragrance: 2.5% - Fragrance cream: 0.5% (b) Rinse-off products: 0.2%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 182, source row 216 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acid Orange 24 (CI 20170), when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 1320-07-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1232.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1232, source row 1274 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acid Red 73 (CI 27290), when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 5413-75-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1233.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1233, source row 1275 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acid Yellow 1 (disodium 5,7-dinitro-8-oxido-2-naphthalenesulfonate; CI 10316)

CAS 846-70-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 214.

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) 0.2% · 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 214, source row 254 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Aclonifen (ISO) (2-chloro-6-nitro-3-phenoxyaniline)

CAS 74070-46-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1566.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1566, source row 2051 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Aconitine (principal alkaloid of Aconitum napellus L.) and its salts

CAS 302-27-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 12.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 12, source row 13 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Aconitum napellus L. (leaves, roots and galenical preparations)

CAS 84603-50-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 11.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 11, source row 12 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acrylamide, unless regulated elsewhere in this group standard e.g. as permitted in Schedule 5, entry 66

CAS 79-06-1 · EC 201-173-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 681.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 681, source row 707 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Acrylonitrile

CAS 107-13-1 · EC 203-466-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 682.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 682, source row 708 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Adonis vernalis L. and its preparations

CAS 84649-73-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 13.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 13, source row 14 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Alachlor (ISO)

CAS 15972-60-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1028.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1028, source row 1057 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Alanroot oil (Inula helenium L.), when used as a fragrance ingredient

CAS 97676-35-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 423.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 423, source row 447 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Aldrin (ISO)

CAS 309-00-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1057.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1057, source row 1088 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Alkali pentacyanonitrosylferrate (2-)

CAS 14402-89-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 255.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 255, source row 264 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Alkali pentacyanonitrosylferrate (2-)

CAS 13755-38-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 255.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 255, source row 265 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Alkanes, C1-2, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene

CAS 68475-57-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 482.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 482, source row 506 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Alkanes, C1-4, C3-rich, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene

CAS 90622-55-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 600.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 600, source row 624 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Alkanes, C10-13, monochloro

CAS 85535-84-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1109.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1109, source row 1140 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Alkanes, C12-26-branched and linear, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

CAS 90622-53-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 881.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 881, source row 908 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30