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New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

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Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

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357 matching records
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2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid and its potassium, sodium and triethanolamine salts (phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, ensulizole (INN))

CAS 27503-81-7 · EC 248-502-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 6.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 8% (expressed as acid)

Source:Schedule 8, reference 6, source row 7 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-N-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-oxobutyramide (Pigment Yellow 3)

CAS 6486-23-3 · EC 229-355-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 5.

Conditions: Colour index: 11710 · CAS: 6486-23-3 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 5, source row 6 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-[(4-Methoxy-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-oxo-N-(o-tolyl)butyramide (Pigment Orange 1)

CAS 6371-96-6 · EC 228-901-6

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

Conditions: Colour index: 11725 · CAS: 6371-96-6 · Colour: Orange · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 6, source row 7 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide (Pigment Yellow 1)

CAS 2512-29-0 · EC 219-730-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 4.

Conditions: Colour index: 11680 · CAS: 2512-29-0 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 4, source row 5 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16Z,18E)-4,8,13,17-Tetramethylicosa-2,4,6,8,​10,12,14,16,18-nonaenedioic acid (Natural Orange 4, annatto)

CAS 1393-63-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 109.

Conditions: Colour index: 75120 · CAS: 1393-63-1 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160b

Source:Schedule 6, reference 109, source row 111 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16Z,18E)-4,8,13,17-Tetramethylicosa-2,4,6,8,​10,12,14,16,18-nonaenedioic acid (Natural Orange 4, annatto)

CAS 89957-43-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 109.

Conditions: Colour index: 75120 · CAS: 89957-43-7 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160b

Source:Schedule 6, reference 109, source row 112 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16Z,18E)-4,8,13,17-Tetramethylicosa-2,4,6,8,​10,12,14,16,18-nonaenedioic acid (Natural Orange 4, annatto)

CAS 6983-79-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 109.

Conditions: Colour index: 75120 · CAS: 6983-79-5 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160b

Source:Schedule 6, reference 109, source row 113 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3',6'-Dihydroxy-4',5'-dinitrospiro​[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one (Solvent Orange 16)

CAS 24545-86-6 · EC 246-308-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 77.

Conditions: Colour index: 45396 · CAS: 24545-86-6 · Colour: Orange · Maximum concentration: 1%, when used in lip products · Other limitations: Only in free acid form, when used in lip products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 77, source row 79 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3,3'-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylene)bis(7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo-[2,2,1]-hept-1-ylmethanesulfonic acid) and its salts (terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, ecamsule)

CAS 92761-26-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 6.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 8% (expressed as acid)

Source:Schedule 8, reference 6, source row 8 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3,3'-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylene)bis(7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo-[2,2,1]-hept-1-ylmethanesulfonic acid) and its salts (terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, ecamsule)

CAS 90457-82-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 7.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% (expressed as acid)

Source:Schedule 8, reference 7, source row 9 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3,3′-(1,4-Phenylene)bis(5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine) (phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine)

CAS 55514-22-2 · EC 700-823-1 (L)

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 31.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 5% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation

Source:Schedule 8, reference 31, source row 38 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3,3′-Dibromo-4,4′-hexamethyl​enedioxydibenzamidine (dibromo​hexamidine) and its salts, including isethionate e.g. dibromohexamidine isethionate

CAS 93856-83-8 · EC 299-116-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 15.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 15, source row 68 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-2-(1,4,5,8-tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxoxanthen​-9-yl)benzoic acid and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (phloxine B)

CAS 18472-87-2 · EC 242-355-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 79.

Conditions: Colour index: 45410 · CAS: 18472-87-2 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid

Source:Schedule 6, reference 79, source row 81 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4(3H)-dione (dehydroacetic acid) and its salts

CAS 520-45-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 13.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) · Other limitations: Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 13, source row 63 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4(3H)-dione (dehydroacetic acid) and its salts

CAS 16807-48-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 13.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.6% (acid) · Other limitations: Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 13, source row 64 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Hydroxy-N-(o-tolyl)-4-[(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Pigment Red 112)

CAS 6535-46-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 11.

Conditions: Colour index: 12370 · CAS: 6535-46-2 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 11, source row 12 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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3-Iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate (iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, IPBC, iodocarb)

CAS 55406-53-6 · EC 259-627-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 56.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products (c) Deodorants/ antiperspirants · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.02% (b) 0.01% (c) 0.0075% · Other limitations: (a), (b) and (c): Not to be used in oral and lip products (b) and (c): Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age (a) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age, except in bath products/shower gels and shampoo (b) Not to be used in body lotion and body cream Concerns any products aimed to be applied on a large part of the body. · Warnings: For (a): Not to be used for children under three years of age.* *Solely for products, other than bath products/shower gels and shampoo, which might be used for children under three years of age. For (b) and (c): Not to be used for children under three years of age.** **Solely for products, which might be used for children under three years of age.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 56, source row 139 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro​[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Solvent Red 72)

CAS 596-03-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 75.

Conditions: Colour index: 45370 · CAS: 596-03-2 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid

Source:Schedule 6, reference 75, source row 77 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4,4-Dimethyl-1,3-oxizalidine (dimethyl oxazolidine)

CAS 51200-87-4 · EC 257-048-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 45.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: The pH of the finished product must not be lower than 6

Source:Schedule 7, reference 45, source row 119 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. 4-hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS 99-96-7 · EC 202-804-9

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

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 47 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. calcium paraben

CAS 69959-44-0 · EC 274-235-4

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

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 56 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. ethylparaben

CAS 120-47-8 · EC 204-399-4

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

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 53 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. methylparaben

CAS 99-76-3 · EC 202-785-7

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

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 48 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. potassium ethylparaben

CAS 36457-19-9 · EC 253-048-1

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

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 49 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. potassium methylparaben

CAS 26112-07-2 · EC 247-464-2

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

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 55 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. potassium paraben

CAS 16782-08-4 · EC 240-830-2

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

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 50 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. sodium ethylparaben

CAS 35285-68-8 · EC 252-487-6

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

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 52 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. sodium methylparaben

CAS 5026-62-0 · EC 225-714-1

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

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 51 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its methyl- and ethyl-esters, and their salts e.g. sodium paraben

CAS 114-63-6

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

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.4% (acid) for single ester 0.8% (acid) for mixtures of esters

Source:Schedule 7, reference 12, source row 54 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-[(2,5-Dichlorophenyl)azo]-N-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy​naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Pigment Brown 1)

CAS 6410-40-8 · EC 229-106-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 13.

Conditions: Colour index: 12480 · CAS: 6410-40-8 · Colour: Brown · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 13, source row 14 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride (Basic Violet 2)

CAS 3248-91-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 67.

Conditions: Colour index: 42520 · CAS: 3248-91-7 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products · Maximum concentration: 5 ppm

Source:Schedule 6, reference 67, source row 69 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3)

CAS 6535-42-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 8.

Conditions: Colour index: 12010 · CAS: 6535-42-8 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 8, source row 9 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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4-{2-[2-Carboxy-5-(hexopyrano​syloxy)-6-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-1-yl]vinyl}-2,3-dihydropyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid (Beetroot red)

CAS 7659-95-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 148.

Conditions: CAS: 7659-95-2 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 162

Source:Schedule 6, reference 148, source row 166 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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5,12-Dihydro-2,9-dimethylquino[2,3-b]acridine-7,14-dione (Pigment Red 122)

CAS 980-26-7 · EC 213-561-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 103.

Conditions: Colour index: 73915 · CAS: 980-26-7 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 103, source row 105 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane

CAS 30007-47-7 · EC 250-001-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 20.

Conditions: Product scope: Rinse-off products only · Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: Avoid formation of nitrosamines

Source:Schedule 7, reference 20, source row 79 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol (triclosan)

CAS 3380-34-5 · EC 222-182-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 25.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Toothpastes, hand soaps, body soaps, shower gels, deodorants (non-spray), face powders and blemish concealers, and nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems (b) Mouthwash · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.3% (b) 0.2%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 25, source row 84 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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5-Chloro-2-(5-chloro-7-methyl-3-oxobenzo[b]thien-2(3H)-ylidene)-7-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-3(2H)-one (Pigment Violet 36)

CAS 5462-29-3 · EC 226-750-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 101.

Conditions: Colour index: 73385 · CAS: 5462-29-3 · Colour: Violet

Source:Schedule 6, reference 101, source row 103 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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5-Ethyl-3,7-dioxa-1-azabicyclo​[3.3.0]octane (7-ethylbicyclo oxazolidine)

CAS 7747-35-5 · EC 231-810-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 49.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.3% · Other limitations: Not to be used in oral hygiene products and in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 7, reference 49, source row 125 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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