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New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

Official group-standard schedules cover prohibited, restricted and positive-list substances.

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Environmental Protection Authority
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Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

Official ingredient records

2913 matching records
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1-(3-((4-Aminophenyl)​amino)propyl)-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrochloride (methylimidazoliumpropyl-p-phenylene-diamine HCl)

CAS 220158-86-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 316.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2% (calculated as free base) · 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 316, source row 396 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-(4'-Aminophenylazo)-2-methyl-4-(bis-2-hydroxy​ethyl)​aminobenzene (HC Yellow No. 7)

CAS 104226-21-3 · EC 146-420-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 260.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.25%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 260, source row 315 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23)

CAS 85-86-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 51.

Conditions: Colour index: 26100 · CAS: 85-86-9 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes · Other limitations: Purity criteria: Aniline ≤ 0.2% 2-Naphtol ≤ 0.2% 4-Aminoazobenzene ≤ 0.1% 1-(Phenylazo)2-naphtol ≤ 3% 1-[2-(Phenylazo]-2-napthalenol ≤ 2%

Source:Schedule 6, reference 51, source row 53 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one (climbazole)

CAS 38083-17-9 · EC 253-775-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 32.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair lotions (b) Face creams (c) Foot care products (d) Rinse-off shampoo · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.2% (b) 0.2% (c) 0.2% (d) 0.5%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 32, source row 94 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one (climbazole)

CAS 38083-17-9 · EC 253-775-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 310.

Conditions: Product scope: Rinse-off anti-dandruff shampoo · Maximum concentration: 2% · 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 310, source row 389 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)urea (triclocarban)

CAS 101-20-2 · EC 202-924-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 23.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.2% · Other limitations: Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloro​azobenzene <1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloro​azoxybenzene <1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloro​azobenzene <1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloro​azoxybenzene <1 ppm

Source:Schedule 7, reference 23, source row 82 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-(beta-Aminoethyl)​amino-4-(beta-hydroxy​ethyl)oxy-2-nitrobenzene and its salts (HC Orange No. 2)

CAS 85765-48-6 · EC 416-410-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 233.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 1% · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating systems 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 233, source row 282 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Acetoxy-2-methyl​naphthalene (2-methyl-1-naphthyl acetate)thyl​naphthalene

CAS 5697-02-9 · EC 454-690-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 212.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0% (when both 2-methyl-1-naphthol and 1-acetoxy-2-methylnaphthalene are present in a hair dye formulation, the maximum concentration on the head of 2-methyl-1-naphthol should not exceed 2.0%) · 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 212, source row 252 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Amino-2-nitro-4-(2',3'-dihydroxypropyl)amino-5-chlorobenzene (HC Red No. 10)

CAS 95576-89-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 250.

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) 2.0% · 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 250, source row 304 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Anilino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone (Disperse Violet 27)

CAS 19286-75-0 · EC 242-939-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 88.

Conditions: Colour index: 60724 · CAS: 19286-75-0 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 88, source row 90 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)2-pyridon (piroctone olamine), and its monoethanolamine salt

CAS 50650-76-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 35.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 1.0% (b) 0.5%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 35, source row 97 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)2-pyridon (piroctone olamine), and its monoethanolamine salt

CAS 68890-66-4 · EC 272-574-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 35.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 1.0% (b) 0.5%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 35, source row 98 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Methoxy-3-(beta-aminoethyl)amino-4-nitrobenzene, hydrochloride (HC Yellow No. 9)

CAS 86419-69-4 · EC 415-480-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 259.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.5% (calculated as hydrochloride) · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:Schedule 5, reference 259, source row 314 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Methyl-2,6-bis-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-benzene (2,6-dihydroxyethylamino​toluene)

CAS 149330-25-6 · EC 443-210-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 9b.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% · Other limitations: 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 9b, source row 24 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Methylamino-2-nitro-5-(2,3-dihydroxy-propyloxy)-benzene (2-nitro-5-glyceryl methylaniline)

CAS 80062-31-3 · EC 279-383-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 281.

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 0.8% (b) 1.0% · 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. ⚠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 281, source row 339 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-N-Methylmorpholinium​propylamino-4-hydroxyanthra-quinone, methyl sulfate (hydroxyanthraquinone-aminopropyl methyl morpholinium methosulfate)

CAS 38866-20-5 · EC 254-161-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 293.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.5% · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · Warnings: ⚠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, - 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 293, source row 355 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Naphthalenol (1-naphthol) and its salts

CAS 90-15-3 · EC 201-969-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 16.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0% · 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 16, source row 35 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (phenoxyisopropanol)

CAS 770-35-4 · EC 212-222-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 54.

Conditions: Product scope: Rinse-off products only. Prohibited in oral hygiene products. · Maximum concentration: 2% · 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 54, source row 76 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Propanaminium, 3-[[9,10-dihydro-4-(methyl​amino)-9,10-dioxo-1-anthracenyl]amino]-N,N-dimethyl-N-propyl-, bromide (HC Blue 16)

CAS 502453-61-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 282.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 3% · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:Schedule 5, reference 282, source row 340 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1-Propanol, 3-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino]* (HC Violet No. 2)

CAS 104226-19-9 · EC 410-910-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 224.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 2% · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating systems Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · Warnings: Can cause allergic reaction.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 224, source row 269 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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