New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

Bromoethane (ethyl bromide)

CAS 74-96-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1097.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1097, source row 1128 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Bromoethylene (vinyl bromide)

CAS 593-60-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 653.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 653, source row 677 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Bromomethane (methyl bromide - ISO)

CAS 74-83-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1094.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1094, source row 1125 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Bromoxynil (ISO) (3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile) [1]

CAS 1689-84-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1031.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1031, source row 1061 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Bromoxynil heptanoate (ISO) [2]

CAS 56634-95-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1031.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1031, source row 1062 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Brompheniramine (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

Butoxydiglycol (diethylene glycol monobutyl ether; DEGBE)

CAS 112-34-5 · EC 203-961-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 187.

Conditions: Product scope: Solvent in hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 10% · Other limitations: Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

Source:Schedule 5, reference 187, source row 221 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Butoxyethanol (ethylene glycol monobutyl ether; EGBE)

CAS 111-76-2 · EC 203-905-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 188.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products (b) Solvent in nonoxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (a) 4.0% (b) 2.0% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

Source:Schedule 5, reference 188, source row 222 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts, and e.g. butylparaben

CAS 94-26-8 · EC 202-318-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in Schedule 7, entries 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% · Other limitations: Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age · Warnings: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: Do not use on the nappy area.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12a, source row 57 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts, and e.g. potassium butylparaben

CAS 38566-94-8 · EC 254-009-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in Schedule 7, entries 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% · Other limitations: Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age · Warnings: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: Do not use on the nappy area.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12a, source row 61 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts, and e.g. sodium butylparaben

CAS 36457-20-2 · EC 253-049-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in Schedule 7, entries 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% · Other limitations: Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age · Warnings: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: Do not use on the nappy area.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12a, source row 60 · 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

C16-Alkyltrimethyl​ammonium chloride (cetrimonium chloride)

CAS 112-02-7 · EC 203-928-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 286.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Leave-on hair products (c) Leave-on face products · Maximum concentration: (a) 2.5% for the individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride (b) 1.0% for the individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride (c) 0.5% for the individual concentrations of the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride · Other limitations: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

Source:Schedule 5, reference 286, source row 346 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

C18-alkyltrimethyl​ammonium chloride (steartrimonium chloride)

CAS 112-03-8 · EC 203-929-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 286.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Leave-on hair products (c) Leave-on face products · Maximum concentration: (a) 2.5% for the individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride (b) 1.0% for the individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride (c) 0.5% for the individual concentrations of the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride · Other limitations: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

Source:Schedule 5, reference 286, source row 347 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

C22-alkyltrimethyl-ammonium chloride (behentrimonium chloride)

CAS 17301-53-0 · EC 241-327-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 287.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Leave-on hair products (c) Leave-on face products · Maximum concentration: (a) 5.0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride set out in Schedule 5, entry 286. (b) and (c): 3.0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride set out in Schedule 5, entry 286 · Other limitations: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product

Source:Schedule 5, reference 287, source row 348 · 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)

CAS 6417-83-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 29.

Conditions: Colour index: 15880 · CAS: 6417-83-0 · Colour: Red

Source:Schedule 6, reference 29, source row 31 · 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

Calcium bis[3-hydroxy-4-(phenylazo)​-2-naphthoate] (Brilliant Lake Red R)

CAS 6371-76-2 · EC 228-899-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 26.

Conditions: Colour index: 15800 · CAS: 6371-76-2 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 26, source row 27 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Calcium carbonate (limestone)

CAS 471-34-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 124.

Conditions: Colour index: 77220 · CAS: 471-34-1 · Colour: White · Other limitations: E 170

Source:Schedule 6, reference 124, source row 136 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Calcium carbonate (limestone)

CAS 1317-65-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 124.

Conditions: Colour index: 77220 · CAS: 1317-65-3 · Colour: White · Other limitations: E 170

Source:Schedule 6, reference 124, source row 137 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Calcium disodium bis[2-chloro-5-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]-4-sulfonatobenzoate] (Pigment Red 68)

CAS 5850-80-6 · EC 227-456-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 22.

Conditions: Colour index: 15525 · CAS: 5850-80-6 · Colour: Red

Source:Schedule 6, reference 22, source row 23 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Calcium fluoride

CAS 7789-75-5 · EC 232-188-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 30.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains calcium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

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

Calcium hydroxide

CAS 1305-62-0 · EC 215-137-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 15c.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair straighteners containing two components: calcium hydroxide and a guanidine salt (b) pH adjuster — for depilatories (c) Other uses (e.g. pH adjuster, processing aid) · Maximum concentration: (a) 7% by weight of calcium hydroxide · Other limitations: (b) pH value not to exceed pH 12.7 (c) pH value not to exceed pH 11 · Warnings: For (a): Contains alkali. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Can cause blindness. For (b): Contains alkali. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 15c, source row 33 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Calcium monofluoro​phosphate (calcium fluorophosphate)

CAS 7789-74-4 · EC 232-187-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 29.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains calcium monofluorophosphate. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 29, source row 50 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Calcium sulfate

CAS 7778-18-9 · EC 231-900-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 125.

Conditions: Colour index: 77231 · CAS: 7778-18-9 · Colour: White

Source:Schedule 6, reference 125, source row 138 · 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

Canthaxanthin

CAS 514-78-3 · EC 208-187-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 58.

Conditions: Colour index: 40850 · CAS: 514-78-3 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 161g

Source:Schedule 6, reference 58, source row 60 · 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

Caramel

CAS 8028-89-5 · EC 232-435-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 146.

Conditions: CAS: 8028-89-5 · Colour: Brown · Other limitations: E 150a-d

Source:Schedule 6, reference 146, source row 163 · 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 black

CAS 1333-86-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 126.

Conditions: Colour index: 77266 · CAS: 1333-86-4 · Colour: Black · Other limitations: Purity > 97%, with the following impurity profile: Ash content ≤ 0.15%, Total sulfur ≤ 0.65%, Total PAH ≤ 500 ppb, and Benzo[a]pyrene ≤ 5 ppb, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene ≤ 5 ppb, Total arsenic (As) ≤ 3 ppm, Total lead (Pb) ≤ 10 ppm, Total mercury (Hg) ≤ 1 ppm.

Source:Schedule 6, reference 126, source row 139 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Carbon black

CAS 7440-44-0 · EC 231-153-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 126.

Conditions: Colour index: 77266 · CAS: 7440-44-0 · Colour: Black · Other limitations: Purity > 97%, with the following impurity profile: Ash content ≤ 0.15%, Total sulfur ≤ 0.65%, Total PAH ≤ 500 ppb, and Benzo[a]pyrene ≤ 5 ppb, Dibenz[a,h]anthracene ≤ 5 ppb, Total arsenic (As) ≤ 3 ppm, Total lead (Pb) ≤ 10 ppm, Total mercury (Hg) ≤ 1 ppm.

Source:Schedule 6, reference 126, source row 140 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30