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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

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.

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Official ingredient records

2913 matching records
ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethanaminium, N-(4-((4-(diethylamino)phenyl)(2,4-disulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-N-ethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, sodium salt (Acid Blue 1; CI 42045) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 129-17-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1355.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1355, source row 1434 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethanaminium, N-(4-((4-(diethylamino)phenyl)(5-hydroxy-2,4-disulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-N-ethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, calcium salt (2:1) (Acid Blue 3; CI 42051) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 3536-49-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1356.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1356, source row 1435 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethanaminium, N-(4-((4-(diethyl​amino)phenyl)(5-hydroxy-2,4-disulfo​phenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexa​dien-1-ylidene)-N-ethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, calcium salt (2:1) and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Acid Blue 3)

Ethanaminium, N-(4-((4-(diethyl​amino)phenyl)(5-hydroxy-2,4-disulfo​phenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexa​dien-1-ylidene)-N-ethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, calcium salt (2:1) and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Acid Blue

CAS 3536-49-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 60.

Conditions: Colour index: 42051 · CAS: 3536-49-0 · Colour: Blue · Other limitations: E 131

Source:Schedule 6, reference 60, source row 62 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethanaminium, N-[4-[[4-(diethylamino)phenyl][4-(ethylamino)-1-naphthalenyl]methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-ethyl- (Basic Blue 7) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 2390-60-5 · EC 219-232-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1328.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1328, source row 1395 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethanol, 2,2'-[[4-[(4-amino​phenyl)azo]phenyl]​imino]bis- (Disperse Black 9)

CAS 20721-50-0 · EC 243-987-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 263.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.3% (of the mixture in the ratio 1:1 of 2,2'-[4-(4-amino​phenyl​azo)​phenylimino]​diethaol and ligno-sulfate)

Source:Schedule 5, reference 263, source row 318 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethanol, 2,2′-[(2-nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bis-(9CI) (I,N′-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-p-phenylene​diamine)

CAS 84041-77-0 · EC 281-856-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 8c.

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) 1.5% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - 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 8c, source row 20 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethanol, 2,2′-[[3-methyl-4-[(E)-(4-nitrophenyl)azo]​phenyl]imino]bis- (Disperse Red 17)

CAS 3179-89-3 · EC 221-665-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 294.

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 2.0% (b) 0.2% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers · Warnings: 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 294, source row 356 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethanol, 2-((4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)amino)- (HC Red No. 3)

CAS 2871-01-4 · EC 220-701-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 266.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in non-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 0.45% (b) 3.0% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio. For (a) and (b): ⚠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 266, source row 321 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethanol, 2-[(4-amino-2-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)amino]- and its salts (HC Violet No. 1)

CAS 82576-75-8 · EC 417-600-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 234.

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 0.25% (b) 0.28% · 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. For (b): ⚠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 234, source row 283 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethanol, 2-[4-[ethyl[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]-amino]-, and its hydrochloride (HC Blue No. 12)

CAS 104516-93-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 225.

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 0.75% (as hydrochloride) (b) 1.5% (as hydrochloride) · 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 225, source row 270 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethanol, 2-[4-[ethyl[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]-amino]-, and its hydrochloride (HC Blue No. 12)

CAS 132885-85-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 225.

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 0.75% (as hydrochloride) (b) 1.5% (as hydrochloride) · 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 225, source row 271 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethyl 8'-apo-beta-caroten-8'-oate (Food Orange 7)

CAS 1109-11-1 · EC 214-173-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 57.

Conditions: Colour index: 40825 · CAS: 1109-11-1 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160f

Source:Schedule 6, reference 57, source row 59 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-l-arginate hydrochloride

CAS 60372-77-2 · EC 434-630-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 197.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Soap (b) Anti-dandruff shampoos (c) Deodorants, not in form of spray · Maximum concentration: (a), (b) and (c): 0.8% · Other limitations: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 197, source row 235 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Ethyl-Ν-alpha-dodecanoyl-l-arginate hydrochloride (ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl)

CAS 60372-77-2 · EC 434-630-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 58.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Mouthwash (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.15% (b) 0.4% · Other limitations: (a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes) and spray products · Warnings: For (a): Not to be used in preparations for children under ten years of age.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 58, source row 141 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Etidronic acid and its salts (1-hydro-xyethylidene-di-phosphonic acid and its salts)

CAS 2809-21-4 · EC 220-552-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 53.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair product (b) Soap · Maximum concentration: (a) 1.5% expressed as etidronic acid (b) 0.2% expressed as etidronic acid

Source:Schedule 5, reference 53, source row 75 · 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

  1. Search exact identity across Schedules 4–8.
  2. Apply use, concentration and warning conditions.
  3. Check hazardous-substance classification and Group Standard scope.
  4. 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

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