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 recordsDibenz[a,h]anthracene
CAS 53-70-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 637.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 637, source row 661 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dibenzo[b,def]chrysene (dibenzo[a,h]pyrene)
CAS 189-64-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1649.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1649, source row 2142 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dibenzo[def,p]chrysene; dibenzo[a,l]pyrene
CAS 191-30-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1661.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1661, source row 2157 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Diboron trioxide; boric oxide
CAS 1303-86-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1394.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1394, source row 1481 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dibromosalicylanilides
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 351.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 351, source row 363 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS 84-74-2 · EC 201-557-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 675.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 675, source row 701 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dibutylbis(pentane-2,4-dionato-O,O')tin
CAS 22673-19-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1656.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1656, source row 2150 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dibutyltin dichloride (DBTC)
CAS 683-18-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1466.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1466, source row 1648 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dibutyltin dilaurate (dibutyl[bis(dodecanoyloxy)]stannane)
CAS 77-58-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1601.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1601, source row 2086 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dibutyltin hydrogen borate
CAS 75113-37-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1400.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1400, source row 1507 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dichlorodioctylstannane
CAS 3542-36-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1676.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1676, source row 2174 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dichloroethanes (ethylene chlorides) e.g. 1,2-dichloroethane
CAS 107-06-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 125.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 125, source row 127 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dichloroethylenes (acetylene chlorides) e.g. vinylidene chloride (1,1‑dichloroethylene)
CAS 75-35-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 126.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 126, source row 128 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dichloromethane; methylene chloride
CAS 75-09-2 · EC 200-838-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1389.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1389, source row 1476 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dichlorosalicylanilides
CAS 1147-98-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 349.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 349, source row 361 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dicoumarol (INN)
CAS 66-76-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 231.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 231, source row 239 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dicyclohexyl phthalate
CAS 84-61-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1637.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1637, source row 2130 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dieldrin
CAS 60-57-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1078.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1078, source row 1109 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Diethanolamine perfluorooctane sulfonate [3]
CAS 70225-14-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1493.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1493, source row 1677 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Diethyl 4-nitrophenyl phosphate (paraxon - ISO)
CAS 311-45-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 170.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 170, source row 176 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Diethyl maleate, when used as a fragrance ingredient
CAS 141-05-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 426.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 426, source row 450 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Diethyl sulfate
CAS 64-67-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 749.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 749, source row 776 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Diethylcarbamoyl-chloride
CAS 88-10-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1112.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1112, source row 1143 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Diethylene glycol (DEG) or 2,2'-oxydiethanol, for traces level see Schedule 5, entry 186
CAS 111-46-6 · EC 203-872-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1370.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1370, source row 1449 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Difenacoum (ISO) (3-(3-biphenyl-4-yl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin)
CAS 56073-07-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1628.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1628, source row 2119 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Difencloxazine (INN)
CAS 5617-26-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 270.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 270, source row 281 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Difethialone (ISO) (3-[3-(4'-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]-4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzothiopyran-2-one)
CAS 104653-34-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1635.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1635, source row 2126 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Digitaline and all heterosides of Digitalis purpurea L.
CAS 752-61-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 134.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 134, source row 136 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dihexyl phthalate
CAS 84-75-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1559.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1559, source row 2044 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dihydrotachysterol (INN)
CAS 67-96-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 342.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 342, source row 354 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Diisobutyl phthalate
CAS 84-69-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1492.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1492, source row 1674 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Diisohexyl phthalate
CAS 71850-09-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1652.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1652, source row 2145 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Diisooctyl phthalate
CAS 27554-26-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1667.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1667, source row 2165 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Diisopentylphthalate [4]
CAS 605-50-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1151.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1151, source row 1185 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethomorph (ISO) ((E,Z)-4-(3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acryloyl)morpholine)
CAS 110488-70-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1690.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1690, source row 2188 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethyl citraconate, when used as a fragrance ingredient
CAS 617-54-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 431.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 431, source row 455 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethyl sulfate
CAS 77-78-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 750.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 750, source row 777 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethyl sulfoxide (INN)
CAS 67-68-5 · EC 200-664-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 338.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 338, source row 350 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethylamine
CAS 124-40-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 142.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 142, source row 144 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethylcarbamoyl chloride
CAS 79-44-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 670.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 670, source row 696 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethylformamide (N,N-dimethylformamide)
CAS 68-12-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 355.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 355, source row 367 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethylhexanoic acid, nickel salt [9]
CAS 93983-68-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1460.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1460, source row 1600 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethylsulfamoyl-chloride
CAS 13360-57-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 752.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 752, source row 779 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimethyltin dichloride
CAS 753-73-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1568.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1568, source row 2053 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimevamide (INN) and its salts
CAS 60-46-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 153.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 153, source row 158 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dimoxystrobin (ISO) ((E)-2-(methoxyimino)-N-methyl-2-[alpha-(2,5-xylyloxy)-o-tolyl]acetamide)
CAS 149961-52-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1536.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1536, source row 1731 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dinickel boride [2]
CAS 12007-01-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1462.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1462, source row 1628 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dinickel diphosphate [4]
CAS 14448-18-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1438.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1438, source row 1556 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dinickel hexacyanoferrate
CAS 14874-78-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1443.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1443, source row 1569 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Dinickel orthosilicate [2]
CAS 13775-54-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1442.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1442, source row 1565 · 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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Complete verification checklist
- Search exact identity across Schedules 4–8.
- Apply use, concentration and warning conditions.
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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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