New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations
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2913 matching recordsCarbon black (nano)
CAS 1333-86-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 126a.
Conditions: Colour index: 77266 (nano) · CAS: 1333-86-4 · Colour: Black · Maximum concentration: 10% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: 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, and Total mercury (Hg) ≤ 1 ppm; Primary particle size ≥ 20 nm
Source:Schedule 6, reference 126a, source row 141 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carbon black (nano)
CAS 7440-44-0 · EC 231-153-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 126a.
Conditions: Colour index: 77266 (nano) · CAS: 7440-44-0 · Colour: Black · Maximum concentration: 10% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: 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, and Total mercury (Hg) ≤ 1 ppm; Primary particle size ≥ 20 nm
Source:Schedule 6, reference 126a, source row 142 · 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
Carmine, carminic acid (cochineal)
CAS 1390-65-4 · EC 215-724-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 115.
Conditions: Colour index: 75470 · CAS: 1390-65-4 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 120
Source:Schedule 6, reference 115, source row 119 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carmine, carminic acid (cochineal)
CAS 1260-17-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 115.
Conditions: Colour index: 75470 · CAS: 1260-17-9 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 120
Source:Schedule 6, reference 115, source row 120 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Carmine, carminic acid (cochineal)
CAS 1343-78-8 · EC 215-680-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 115.
Conditions: Colour index: 75470 · CAS: 1343-78-8 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 120
Source:Schedule 6, reference 115, source row 121 · 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
Cedrus atlantica oil and extract e.g. Cedrus atlantica bark extract; bark oil; bark water; leaf extract; wood extract; wood oil
CAS 92201-55-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 122.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 122, source row 152 · 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
Charcoal, bone. A fine black powder obtained by burning animal bones in a closed container. It consists primarily of calcium phosphate and carbon
CAS 8021-99-6 · EC 232-421-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 127.
Conditions: Colour index: 77267 · CAS: 8021-99-6 · Colour: Black
Source:Schedule 6, reference 127, source row 143 · 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
Chlorates of alkali metals e.g. potassium chlorate
CAS 3811-04-9 · EC 223-289-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 6.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Toothpaste (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 5% (b) 3%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 6, source row 11 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorates of alkali metals e.g. sodium chlorate
CAS 7775-09-9 · EC 231-887-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 6.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Toothpaste (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 5% (b) 3%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 6, source row 10 · 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
Chlorobutanol
CAS 57-15-8 · EC 200-317-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 11.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% · Other limitations: Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) · Warnings: Contains chlorobutanol.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 11, source row 46 · 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
Chlorothalonil
CAS 1897-45-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1036.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1036, source row 1067 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorotoluron (3-(3-chloro-p-tolyl)-1,1-dimethylurea)
CAS 15545-48-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1200.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1200, source row 1238 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorphenoxamine (INN)
CAS 77-38-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 94.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 94, source row 95 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorpropamide (INN)
CAS 94-20-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 79.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 79, source row 80 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorpropham (ISO) (isopropyl 3-chlorocarbanilate)
CAS 101-21-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1406.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1406, source row 1513 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorprothixene (INN) and its salts
CAS 113-59-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 84.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 84, source row 85 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlortalidone (INN)
CAS 77-36-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 262.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 262, source row 272 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlorzoxazone (INN)
CAS 95-25-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 82.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 82, source row 83 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chlozolinate
CAS 84332-86-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1108.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1108, source row 1139 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) [2]
CAS 67-97-0 · EC 200-673-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 335.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 335, source row 347 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Choline salts and their esters, e.g. choline chloride (INN)
CAS 67-48-1 · EC 200-655-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 168.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 168, source row 174 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chromium (III) hydroxide (Pigment Green 18)
CAS 12001-99-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 130.
Conditions: Colour index: 77289 · CAS: 12001-99-9 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: Free from chromate iron
Source:Schedule 6, reference 130, source row 146 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chromium (III) oxide (Pigment Green 17, Chromia)
CAS 1308-38-9 · EC 215-160-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 129.
Conditions: Colour index: 77288 · CAS: 1308-38-9 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: Free from chromate iron
Source:Schedule 6, reference 129, source row 145 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Chromium; chromic acid and its salts
CAS 7440-47-3 · EC 231-157-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 97.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 97, source row 98 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
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New Zealand cosmetic product schedules 4–8
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