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 recordsHydrofluoric acid, its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides with the exception of those given in Schedule 5
CAS 7664-39-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 191.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 191, source row 198 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydrogen cyanide and its salts
CAS 74-90-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 111.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 111, source row 113 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxy-8-quinoline and its sulfate bis(8-hydroxyquinolinium) sulfate, except for the uses of the sulfate provided Schedule 5, entry 51
CAS 148-24-3 · EC 205-711-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 395.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 395, source row 413 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxy-8-quinoline and its sulfate bis(8-hydroxyquinolinium) sulfate, except for the uses of the sulfate provided Schedule 5, entry 52
CAS 134-31-6 · EC 205-137-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 395.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 395, source row 414 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxyethyl-2,6-dinitro-p-anisidine and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 122252-11-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1320.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1320, source row 1384 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-p-aminophenol and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 110952-46-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1316.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1316, source row 1378 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxyethylaminomethyl-p-aminophenol and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 135043-63-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1316.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1316, source row 1379 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxylamine
CAS 7803-49-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1505.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1505, source row 1691 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxylamine 4-methylbenzenesulfonate [4]
CAS 53933-48-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1509.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1509, source row 1699 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxylamine dihydrogenphosphate [3]
CAS 19098-16-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1509.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1509, source row 1698 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxylamine phosphate [2]
CAS 20845-01-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1509.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1509, source row 1697 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxylammonium chloride (hydroxylamine hydrochloride) [1]
CAS 5470-11-1 · EC 226-798-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1506.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1506, source row 1692 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxylammonium hydrogensulfate; hydroxylamine sulfate (1:1) [1]
CAS 10046-00-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1509.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1509, source row 1696 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxylammonium nitrate
CAS 13465-08-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1408.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1408, source row 1515 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxypyridinone and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 822-89-9 · EC 212-506-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1249.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1249, source row 1294 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hydroxyzine (INN)
CAS 68-88-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 240.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 240, source row 248 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hymexazol (ISO) (3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole)
CAS 10004-44-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1678.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1678, source row 2176 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hyoscine, its salts and derivatives
CAS 51-34-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 295.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 295, source row 306 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hyoscyamine, its salts and derivatives
CAS 101-31-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 210.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 210, source row 218 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Hyoscyamus niger L. (leaves, seeds, powder and galenical preparations)
CAS 84603-65-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 211.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 211, source row 219 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Imazalil (ISO) (1-[2-(allyloxy)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole)
CAS 35554-44-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1587.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1587, source row 2072 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Imazamox (ISO) ((RS)-2-(4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)-5-methoxymethylnicotinic acid)
CAS 114311-32-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1691.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1691, source row 2189 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Imidazole
CAS 288-32-4 · EC 206-019-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1589.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1589, source row 2074 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Imidazolidine-2-thione (ethylene thiourea)
CAS 96-45-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 731.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 731, source row 758 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Imiprothrin (ISO); Reaction mass of: [2,4-dioxo-(2-propyn-1-yl)imidazolidin-3-yl]methyl(1R)-cis-chrysanthemate and [2,4-dioxo-(2-propyn-1-yl)imidazolidin-3-yl]methyl(1R)-trans-chrysanthemate
CAS 72963-72-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1679.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1679, source row 2177 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Immunological medicinal products
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 323.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 323, source row 334 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Imperatorin (9-(3-methylbut-2-enyloxy)furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one)
CAS 482-44-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 34.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 34, source row 35 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Indium phosphide
CAS 22398-80-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1544.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1544, source row 2027 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Inorganic nitrites, with the exception of sodium nitrite
CAS 14797-65-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 248.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 248, source row 257 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Inproquone (INN)
CAS 436-40-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 152.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 152, source row 157 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Iodine
CAS 7553-56-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 213.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 213, source row 221 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Iodomethane (methyl iodide)
CAS 74-88-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1096.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1096, source row 1127 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ioxynil (ISO) [1]
CAS 1689-83-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1030.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1030, source row 1059 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ioxynil octanoate (ISO) [2]
CAS 3861-47-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1030.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1030, source row 1060 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ipconazole (ISO) ((1RS,2SR,5RS;1RS,2SR,5SR)-2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-5-isopropyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol)
CAS 125225-28-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1662.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1662, source row 2158 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ipconazole (ISO) ((1RS,2SR,5RS;1RS,2SR,5SR)-2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-5-isopropyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol)
CAS 115850-69-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1662.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1662, source row 2159 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ipconazole (ISO) ((1RS,2SR,5RS;1RS,2SR,5SR)-2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-5-isopropyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol)
CAS 115937-89-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1662.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1662, source row 2160 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ipecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha Brot. and related species) (roots, powder and galenical preparations)
CAS 8012-96-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 215.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 215, source row 223 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Iprodione
CAS 36734-19-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1062.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1062, source row 1093 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Iprovalicarb (ISO) (isopropyl [(2S)-3-methyl-1-{[1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl]amino}-1-oxobutan-2-yl]carbamate)
CAS 140923-17-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1675.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1675, source row 2173 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Isobutane, if it contains ≥ 0.1% w/w butadiene
CAS 75-28-5 · EC 200-857-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 464.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 464, source row 488 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: isobutylparaben) and sodium salt or salts of isobutylparaben
CAS 4247-02-3 · EC 224-208-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1375.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1375, source row 1457 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: isobutylparaben) and sodium salt or salts of isobutylparaben
CAS 84930-15-4 · EC 284-595-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1375.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1375, source row 1458 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Isobutyl nitrite
CAS 542-56-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1137.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1137, source row 1168 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Isocarboxazid (INN)
CAS 59-63-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 52.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 52, source row 53 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Isometheptene (INN) and its salts
CAS 503-01-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 228.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 228, source row 236 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Isoprenaline (INN)
CAS 7683-59-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 17.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 17, source row 18 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Isoprene (stabilized) (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene)
CAS 78-79-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1138.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1138, source row 1169 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: isopropylparaben) and sodium salt or salts of isopropylparaben
CAS 4191-73-5 · EC 224-069-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1374.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1374, source row 1456 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Isoproturon (ISO) (3-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea)
CAS 34123-59-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1061.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1061, source row 1092 · 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.