New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations
Official group-standard schedules cover prohibited, restricted and positive-list substances.
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- Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026
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2913 matching recordsChrysene
CAS 218-01-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 643.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 643, source row 667 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cinchocaine (INN) and its salts
CAS 85-79-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 129.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 129, source row 131 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cinchophen (INN), its salts, derivatives and salts of these derivatives
CAS 132-60-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 8.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 8, source row 9 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cinidon ethyl (ISO) (ethyl (Z)-2-chloro-3-[2-chloro-5-(cyclohex-1-ene-1,2-dicarboximido)phenyl]acrylate)
CAS 142891-20-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1534.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1534, source row 1729 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cinnamal (2-propenal, 3-phenyl-)
CAS 104-55-2 · EC 203-213-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 76.
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 76, source row 104 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cinnamyl alcohol
CAS 104-54-1 · EC 203-212-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 69.
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 69, source row 96 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cinoxate
CAS 104-28-9 · EC 203-191-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 1.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 3%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 1, source row 42 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Citral (3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal)
CAS 5392-40-5 · EC 226-394-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 70.
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 70, source row 97 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Citric acid, ammonium nickel salt [5]
CAS 18283-82-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1460.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1460, source row 1596 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Citric acid, nickel salt [6]
CAS 22605-92-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1460.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1460, source row 1597 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Citronellol ((+/-)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol)
CAS 106-22-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 86.
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 86, source row 114 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Citronellol ((+/-)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol)
CAS 26489-01-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 86.
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 86, source row 115 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Clarified oils (petroleum), catalytic cracked
CAS 64741-62-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 930.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 930, source row 957 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Clarified oils (petroleum), hydrodesulfurised catalytic cracked
CAS 68333-26-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 940.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 940, source row 967 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Claviceps purpurea Tul., its alkaloids and galenical preparations
CAS 84775-56-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 98.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 98, source row 99 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Clofenamide (INN)
CAS 671-95-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 85.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 85, source row 86 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Clofenotane (INN) (DDT - ISO)
CAS 50-29-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 123.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 123, source row 125 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Clorofene (chlorophene; 2-benzyl-4-chlorophenol)
CAS 120-32-1 · EC 204-385-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1602.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1602, source row 2087 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Coal liquids, liq. solvent extn. soln., if they contain > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS 94114-47-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 627.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 627, source row 651 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Coal liquids, liq. solvent extn., if they contain > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS 94114-48-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 628.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 628, source row 652 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt
CAS 7440-48-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1645.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1645, source row 2138 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt aluminium oxide (Pigment Blue 28)
CAS 1345-16-0 · EC 310-193-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 131.
Conditions: Colour index: 77346 · CAS: 1345-16-0 · Colour: Green
Source:Schedule 6, reference 131, source row 147 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt benzenesulfonate
CAS 23384-69-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 101.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 101, source row 102 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt carbonate
CAS 513-79-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1418.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1418, source row 1525 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt diacetate
CAS 71-48-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1416.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1416, source row 1523 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt dichloride
CAS 7646-79-9 · EC 231-589-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 453.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 453, source row 477 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt dimolybdenum nickel octaoxide [5]
CAS 68016-03-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1463.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1463, source row 1639 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt dinitrate
CAS 10141-05-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1417.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1417, source row 1524 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt lithium nickel oxide
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1464.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1464, source row 1646 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt nickel dioxide [2]
CAS 58591-45-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1449.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1449, source row 1577 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt nickel gray periclase (CI Pigment Black 25; CI 77332) [1]
CAS 68186-89-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1449.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1449, source row 1576 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt nickel oxide [3]
CAS 12737-30-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1449.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1449, source row 1578 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Cobalt sulfate
CAS 10124-43-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 454.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 454, source row 478 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Coke black
CAS 1339-82-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 128.
Conditions: Colour index: 77268:1 · CAS: 1339-82-8 · Colour: Black
Source:Schedule 6, reference 128, source row 144 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colchicine, its salts and derivatives
CAS 64-86-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 102.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 102, source row 103 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colchicoside and its derivatives
CAS 477-29-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 103.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 103, source row 104 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colchicum autumnale L. and its galenical preparations
CAS 84696-03-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 104.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 104, source row 105 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 12075 (Pigment Orange 5) and its lakes, pigments and salts
CAS 3468-63-1 · EC 222-429-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 397.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 397, source row 416 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 12140 (Solvent Orange 7)
CAS 3118-97-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 378.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 378, source row 395 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 13065 (Metanil Yellow)
CAS 587-98-4 · EC 209-608-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 387.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 387, source row 405 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 15585 (Pigment Red 53)
CAS 5160-02-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 401.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 401, source row 421 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 15585 (Pigment Red 53)
CAS 2092-56-0 · EC 218-248-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 401.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 401, source row 422 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 26105 (Solvent Red 24)
CAS 85-83-6 · EC 201-635-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 379.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 379, source row 396 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 42535 (Basic Violet 1)
CAS 8004-87-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 388.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 388, source row 406 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 42555 (Basic Violet 3)
CAS 548-62-9 · EC 208-953-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 380.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 380, source row 397 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 42555:1 (Basic Violet 3)
CAS 467-63-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 380.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 380, source row 398 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 42555:2 (Basic Violet 3)
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 380.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 380, source row 399 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 42640 ([4-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl][4-[ethyl(3-natobenzyl)amino]phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](ethyl)(3-natobenzyl)ammonium, sodium salt)
CAS 1694-09-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 386.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 386, source row 404 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 45170 and CI 45170:1 (Basic Violet 10)
CAS 81-88-9 · EC 201-383-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 398.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 398, source row 417 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Colouring agent CI 45170 and CI 45170:1 (Basic Violet 10)
CAS 509-34-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 398.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 398, source row 418 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
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Complete schedules dataset- Included scope
- 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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