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New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

Official group-standard schedules cover prohibited, restricted and positive-list substances.

Regulator
Environmental Protection Authority
Source language
English
Coverage version
Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

Official ingredient records

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1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4,6-tris[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl-, including as nanomaterial (tris-biphenyl triazine, tris-biphenyl triazine (nano))

CAS 31274-51-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 29.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% · Other limitations: Not to be used in sprays Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - Median primary particle size > 80 nm - Purity ≥ 98% - Uncoated Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation

Source:Schedule 8, reference 29, source row 35 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)​imidazolidine-2-thione (dimethylol ethylene thiourea)

CAS 15534-95-9 · EC 239-579-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 44.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair products (b) Nail products · Maximum concentration: (a) 2% (b) 2% · Other limitations: (a) Prohibited in aerosol dispensers (sprays) (b) The pH of the product as applied must be less than 4 · Warnings: Contains dimethylol ethylene thiourea.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 44, source row 65 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone (dihydroxyacetone)

CAS 96-26-4 · EC 202-494-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 322.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (b) Self-tanning products · Other limitations: (a) 6.25% (b) 10%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 322, source row 404 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,3-Isobenzofurandione, reaction products with methylquinoline and quinoline (Solvent Yellow 33)

CAS 8003-22-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 81.

Conditions: Colour index: 47000 · CAS: 8003-22-3 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 81, source row 83 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)1,4- (2-methoxy-methyl-p-phenylene-diamine)

CAS 337906-36-2 · EC 679-526-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 292.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8% (calculated as free base) · Other limitations: (b) For professional use only · 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): The mixing ratio. For professional use only. ⚠This product 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. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: - has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - has experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - has experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 292, source row 353 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,4-Diaminoanthra-quinone (Disperse Violet 1)

CAS 128-95-0 · EC 204-922-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 265.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.5% · Other limitations: Impurity of Disperse Red 15 in Disperse Violet 1 for hair dye formulations should be < 1% (w/w)

Source:Schedule 5, reference 265, source row 320 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,4-bis-(2',3'-dihydroxy​propyl)amino-2-nitro-5-chlorobenzene and their salts (HC Red No. 11)

CAS 95576-92-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 250.

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) 2.0% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers · 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.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 250, source row 305 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,5-Di-(beta-hydroxy​ethylamino)-2-nitro-4-chlorobenzene* (HC Yellow No. 10)

CAS 109023-83-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 231.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating systems Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:Schedule 5, reference 231, source row 279 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,5-Naphthalenediol (naphthalene-1,5-diol)

CAS 83-56-7 · EC 201-487-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 238.

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% · 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.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 238, source row 288 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,6-Di(4-amidinophenoxy)-N-hexane (hexamidine) and its salts (including isethionate and p‑hydroxybenzoate) e.g. hexamidine diisethionate

CAS 659-40-5 · EC 211-533-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 47.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 47, source row 122 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,6-Di(4-amidinophenoxy)-N-hexane (hexamidine) and its salts (including isethionate and p‑hydroxybenzoate) e.g. hexamidine paraben

CAS 93841-83-9 · EC 299-055-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 47.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 47, source row 123 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy​phenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione (curcumins)

CAS 458-37-7 · EC 207-280-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 114.

Conditions: Colour index: 75300 · CAS: 458-37-7 · Colour: Yellow · Other limitations: E 100

Source:Schedule 6, reference 114, source row 118 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Complete schedules dataset
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Schedules 4–8: prohibited, restricted, colourant, preservative and UV-filter entries.
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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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