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
What this list is
New Zealand regulates cosmetics as hazardous substances. The rules sit in a group standard issued by the Environmental Protection Authority, not in a cosmetics act, and the schedules read differently as a result.
- 2,913 New Zealand records: 2,166 prohibited, 390 restricted, 357 on a positive list.
- The instrument is the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, made under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act.
- The regulator is the Environmental Protection Authority, not a medicines or food agency.
- Schedules 4 to 8 mirror the EU annex structure closely, which makes the divergences easy to miss.
New Zealand reaches cosmetics through hazardous-substances law. The Cosmetic Products Group Standard, issued under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, sets the conditions under which cosmetic products may be imported or manufactured, and the Environmental Protection Authority administers it. There is no separate cosmetics regulator.
In substance the schedules will look familiar: schedules 4 through 8 are laid out much like the EU annexes, with prohibited substances, restricted substances and positive lists for colourants, preservatives and UV filters. That resemblance is the risk. Because the structure matches, it is easy to assume the contents do, and the group standard is amended on its own schedule by its own authority.
The 2,913 records here carry the status the group standard gives them. Where a substance appears as restricted, the limit and conditions are as written in the schedule; where a substance does not appear, no New Zealand entry was resolved for it, which is not the same as a finding that it may be used.
Checked against
Official ingredient records
2166 matching recordsHexabromocyclododecane [1]
CAS 25637-99-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1546.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1546, source row 2029 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hexachlorobenzene
CAS 118-74-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 652.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 652, source row 676 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hexachloroethane
CAS 67-72-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 197.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 197, source row 204 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hexaethyl tetraphosphate
CAS 757-58-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 316.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 316, source row 327 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hexahydrocoumarin, when used as a fragrance ingredient
CAS 700-82-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1135.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1135, source row 1166 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hexahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrrole-1-(1H)-ammonium N-ethoxycarbonyl-N-(p-tolylsulfonyl)azanide
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1066.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1066, source row 1097 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hexamethylphosphoric-triamide
CAS 680-31-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 748.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 748, source row 775 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hexan-2-one (methyl butyl ketone)
CAS 591-78-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1074.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1074, source row 1105 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hexane
CAS 110-54-3 · EC 203-777-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 999.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 999, source row 1026 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hexapropymate (INN)
CAS 358-52-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 115.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 115, source row 117 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrastine, hydrastinine and their salts
CAS 118-08-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 199.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 199, source row 206 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrastine, hydrastinine and their salts
CAS 6592-85-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 199.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 199, source row 207 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrazides and their salts e.g. isoniazid (INN)
CAS 54-85-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 200.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 200, source row 208 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrazine, its derivatives and their salts
CAS 302-01-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 201.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 201, source row 209 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroabietyl alcohol, when used as a fragrance ingredient
CAS 13393-93-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 440.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 440, source row 464 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons C27-45, naphthenic vacuum distn., if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 97862-83-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 852.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 852, source row 879 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C1-3, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 68527-16-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 556.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 556, source row 580 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C1-4, debutanizer fraction, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 68527-19-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 557.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 557, source row 581 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C1-4, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 68514-31-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 553.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 553, source row 577 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C1-4, sweetened, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 68514-36-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 554.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 554, source row 578 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C11-17, solvent-extd. light naphthenic, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS 97722-08-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 888.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 888, source row 915 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C12-20, hydrotreated paraffinic, distn. lights, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
CAS 97675-86-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 887.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 887, source row 914 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C13-27, solvent-extd. light naphthenic, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 97722-09-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 846.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 846, source row 873 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C13-30, arom. rich, solvent-extd. naphthenic distillate, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 95371-04-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 837.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 837, source row 864 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C14-29, solvent-extd. light naphthenic, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 97722-10-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 847.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 847, source row 874 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C16-20, hydrotreated middle distillate, distn. lights, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 886.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 886, source row 913 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C16-20, solvent-dewaxed hydrocracked paraffinic distn. residue
CAS 97675-88-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1125.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1125, source row 1156 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C16-32, arom. rich, solvent-extd. naphthenic distillate, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 95371-05-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 838.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 838, source row 865 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C17-30, hydrotreated distillates, distn. lights, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 97862-82-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 851.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 851, source row 878 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C17-30, hydrotreated solvent-deasphalted atm. distn. residue, distn. lights, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 97675-87-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 844.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 844, source row 871 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C17-40, hydrotreated solvent-deasphalted distn. residue, vacuum distn. lights, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 97722-06-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 845.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 845, source row 872 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C2-4, C3-rich, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 68476-49-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 490.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 490, source row 514 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C2-4, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 68606-25-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 561.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 561, source row 585 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C20-50, residual oil hydrogenation vacuum distillate, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 93924-61-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 832.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 832, source row 859 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C20-50, solvent dewaxed heavy paraffinic, hydrotreated, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 90640-95-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 803.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 803, source row 830 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C20-58, hydrotreated, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 97926-70-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 854.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 854, source row 881 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C26-55, arom. rich
CAS 97722-04-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 985.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 985, source row 1012 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C27-42, dearomatised, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 97862-81-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 850.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 850, source row 877 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C27-42, naphthenic, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 97926-71-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 855.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 855, source row 882 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C27-45, dearomatised, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 97926-68-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 853.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 853, source row 880 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C3, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 68606-26-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 562.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 562, source row 586 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C3-4, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 68476-40-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 488.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 488, source row 512 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C3-4-rich, petroleum distillate, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 68512-91-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 545.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 545, source row 569 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C37-65, hydrotreated deasphalted vacuum distn. residues, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 95371-08-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 840.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 840, source row 867 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C37-68, dewaxed deasphalted hydrotreated vacuum distn. residues, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 95371-07-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 839.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 839, source row 866 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene- and isobutene-free, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 95465-89-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 610.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 610, source row 634 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C4, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 87741-01-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 599.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 599, source row 623 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C4, steam-cracker distillate, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 92045-23-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 608.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 608, source row 632 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, C4-5, if they contain > 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 68476-42-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 489.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 489, source row 513 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrocarbons, hydrocracked paraffinic distn. residues, solvent-dewaxed, if they contain > 3% w/w DMSO extract
CAS 93763-38-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 829.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 829, source row 856 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Market coverage contract
Complete schedules dataset- Included scope
- Schedules 4–8: prohibited, restricted, colourant, preservative and UV-filter entries.
- If no match is found
- The searchable spreadsheet is an aid; the legal Group Standard and incorporated notices remain authoritative.
Complete verification checklist
- Search exact identity across Schedules 4–8.
- Apply use, concentration and warning conditions.
- Check hazardous-substance classification and Group Standard scope.
- Confirm the latest legal instrument, not only the spreadsheet.
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
What this market page can answer
Source and authority
Identify the official material and the regulator responsible for it: Environmental Protection Authority.
Language and scope
See whether usable English or bilingual material exists and what the mapped source actually covers. Current source language: English.
Evidence status
Browse ingredient-level records imported from official sources. Each row states whether it passed deterministic source checks or human editorial review.
How to verify an ingredient for this market
- Search the ingredient by INCI name, CAS number or EC number and record the exact identity.
- Open each official source above and check the current version, product scope, concentration limits and required warnings.
- Confirm effective dates and whether an English text is official, reviewed or only contextual.
- Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.