New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

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

Benzoic acid and its sodium salt (sodium benzoate)

CAS 65-85-0 · EC 200-618-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products (b) Oral care products (c) Leave-on products · Maximum concentration: (a) 2.5% (acid) (b) 1.7% (acid) (c) 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1, source row 2 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzoic acid and its sodium salt (sodium benzoate)

CAS 532-32-1 · EC 208-534-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products (b) Oral care products (c) Leave-on products · Maximum concentration: (a) 2.5% (acid) (b) 1.7% (acid) (c) 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1, source row 3 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzoic acid, 2-[-4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexyl ester (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate)

CAS 302776-68-7 · EC 443-860-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 28.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 28, source row 34 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethyl​cyclohexyl ester (homosalate)

CAS 118-56-9 · EC 204-260-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 3.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 3, source row 4 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzoic acid, 4,4-((6-((4-(((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl)diimino)bis-, bis-(2-ethylhexyl)ester) (diethylhexyl butamido triazone, iscotrizinol)

CAS 154702-15-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 17.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 17, source row 19 · 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

Benzoyl peroxide (dibenzoyl peroxide)

CAS 94-36-0 · EC 202-327-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 94.

Conditions: Product scope: Artificial nail systems · Maximum concentration: 0.7% (after mixing) · Other limitations: For professional use only · Warnings: For professional use only. Avoid skin contact. Read directions for use carefully.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 94, source row 123 · 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 alcohol

CAS 100-51-6 · EC 202-859-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 34.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 1%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 34, source row 96 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzyl alcoholΩ

CAS 100-51-6 · EC 202-859-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 45.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Solvent (b) Fragrance/aromatic compositions/their raw materials · Other limitations: (a) and (b): For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product (b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Schedule 1, condition 1(2) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 5, reference 45, source row 66 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Benzyl benzoate

CAS 120-51-4 · EC 204-402-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 85.

Conditions: Other limitations: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Schedule 1, condition 1(2) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products 0.01% in rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 5, reference 85, source row 113 · 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 cinnamate (2-propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, phenylmethyl ester)

CAS 103-41-3 · EC 203-109-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 81.

Conditions: Other limitations: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Schedule 1, condition 1(2) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products 0.01% in rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 5, reference 81, source row 109 · 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

Benzyl salicylate

CAS 118-58-1 · EC 204-262-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 75.

Conditions: Other limitations: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Schedule 1, condition 1(2) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products 0.01% in rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 5, reference 75, source row 103 · 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-ol (o-phenylphenol) and its salts

CAS 90-43-7 · EC 201-993-5

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

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.2% (expressed as the phenol) (b) 0.15% (expressed as the phenol) · Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 7, source row 35 · 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(8-hydroxyquinolium) sulfate (quinolin-8-ol sulfate)

CAS 148-24-3 · EC 205-711-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 51.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in rinse-off hair-care preparations (b) Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in non-rinse-off hair care preparations · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.3% calculated as base (b) 0.03% calculated as base

Source:Schedule 5, reference 51, source row 72 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Bis(8-hydroxyquinolium) sulfate (quinolin-8-ol sulfate)

CAS 134-31-6 · EC 205-137-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 51.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in rinse-off hair-care preparations (b) Stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide in non-rinse-off hair care preparations · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.3% calculated as base (b) 0.03% calculated as base

Source:Schedule 5, reference 51, source row 73 · 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

Bisbenzimidazo[2,1-b:2',1'-i]benzo​[lmn][3,8]phenanthroline-8,17-dione (Pigment Orange 43)

CAS 4424-06-0 · EC 224-597-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 97.

Conditions: Colour index: 71105 · CAS: 4424-06-0 · Colour: Orange · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 97, source row 99 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Bismuth chloride oxide

CAS 7787-59-9 · EC 232-122-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 123.

Conditions: Colour index: 77163 · CAS: 7787-59-9 · Colour: White

Source:Schedule 6, reference 123, source row 135 · 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