New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations
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357 matching records6,15-Dihydroanthrazine-5,9,14,18-tetrone (Pigment Blue 60)
CAS 81-77-6 · EC 201-375-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 95.
Conditions: Colour index: 69800 · CAS: 81-77-6 · Colour: Blue
Source:Schedule 6, reference 95, source row 97 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
6-Chloro-2-(6-chloro-4-methyl-3-oxobenzo[b]thien-2(3H)-ylidene)-4-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-3(2H)-one (Pigment Red 181)
CAS 2379-74-0 · EC 219-163-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 100.
Conditions: Colour index: 73360 · CAS: 2379-74-0 · Colour: Red
Source:Schedule 6, reference 100, source row 102 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
7,16-dichloro-6,15-dihydroanthrazine-5,9,14,18-tetrone (Vat Blue 6)
CAS 130-20-1 · EC 204-980-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 96.
Conditions: Colour index: 69825 · CAS: 130-20-1 · Colour: Blue
Source:Schedule 6, reference 96, source row 98 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
8'-apo-beta-Caroten-8'-al
CAS 1962-15-8 · EC 214-171-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 56.
Conditions: Colour index: 40820 · CAS: 1962-15-8 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160e
Source:Schedule 6, reference 56, source row 58 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
8'-apo-beta-Caroten-8'-al (Food Orange 5)
CAS 1107-26-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 111.
Conditions: Colour index: 75130 · CAS: 1107-26-2 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160a
Source:Schedule 6, reference 111, source row 115 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
8,18-Dichloro-5,15-diethyl-5,15-dihydrodiindolo[3,2-b:3',2'-m]triphenodioxazine (Pigment Violet 23)
CAS 6358-30-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 85.
Conditions: Colour index: 51319 · CAS: 6358-30-1 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products
Source:Schedule 6, reference 85, source row 87 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
8,8'-Diapo-psi,psi-carotenedioic acid (Natural Yellow 6, crocetin)
CAS 27876-94-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 108.
Conditions: Colour index: 75100 · CAS: 27876-94-4 · Colour: Yellow
Source:Schedule 6, reference 108, source row 110 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkyl (C12-22) trimethyl ammonium, bromide and chloride e.g. behentrimonium chloride
CAS 17301-53-0 · EC 241-327-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 44.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 44, source row 112 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkyl (C12-22) trimethyl ammonium, bromide and chloride e.g. cetrimonium bromide
CAS 57-09-0 · EC 200-311-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 44.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 44, source row 113 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkyl (C12-22) trimethyl ammonium, bromide and chloride e.g. cetrimonium chloride
CAS 112-02-7 · EC 203-928-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 44.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 44, source row 114 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkyl (C12-22) trimethyl ammonium, bromide and chloride e.g. laurtrimonium bromide
CAS 1119-94-4 · EC 214-290-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 44.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 44, source row 115 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkyl (C12-22) trimethyl ammonium, bromide and chloride e.g. laurtrimonium chloride
CAS 112-00-5 · EC 203-927-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 44.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 44, source row 116 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkyl (C12-22) trimethyl ammonium, bromide and chloride e.g. steartrimonium bromide
CAS 1120-02-1 · EC 214-294-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 44.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 44, source row 117 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkyl (C12-22) trimethyl ammonium, bromide and chloride e.g. steartrimonium chloride
CAS 112-03-8 · EC 203-929-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 44.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 44, source row 118 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Aluminium
CAS 7429-90-5 · EC 231-072-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 117.
Conditions: Colour index: 77000 · CAS: 7429-90-5 · Colour: White · Other limitations: E 173
Source:Schedule 6, reference 117, source row 129 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Aluminium hydroxide sulfate
CAS 1332-73-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 118.
Conditions: Colour index: 77002 · CAS: 1332-73-6 · Colour: White
Source:Schedule 6, reference 118, source row 130 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Aluminium silicate coloured with ferric oxide
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 121.
Conditions: Colour index: 77015 · Colour: Red
Source:Schedule 6, reference 121, source row 133 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ammonium manganese(3+) diphosphate (Pigment Violet 16)
CAS 10101-66-3 · EC 233-257-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 140.
Conditions: Colour index: 77742 · CAS: 10101-66-3 · Colour: Violet
Source:Schedule 6, reference 140, source row 156 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Ammonium, (4-(alpha-(p-(diethylamino)phenyl)-2,4-disulfobenzylidene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)diethyl-, hydroxide, monosodium salt (Acid Blue 1)
CAS 129-17-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 59.
Conditions: Colour index: 42045 · CAS: 129-17-9 · Colour: Blue · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Source:Schedule 6, reference 59, source row 61 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Anthocyanins e.g. cyanidin
CAS 528-58-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 149.
Conditions: CAS: 528-58-5 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 163
Source:Schedule 6, reference 149, source row 167 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Anthocyanins e.g. delphinidin
CAS 528-53-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 149.
Conditions: CAS: 528-53-0 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 163
Source:Schedule 6, reference 149, source row 170 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Anthocyanins e.g. malvidin
CAS 643-84-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 149.
Conditions: CAS: 643-84-5 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 163
Source:Schedule 6, reference 149, source row 169 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Anthocyanins e.g. pelargonidin
CAS 134-04-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 149.
Conditions: CAS: 134-04-3 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 163
Source:Schedule 6, reference 149, source row 172 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Anthocyanins e.g. peonidin
CAS 134-01-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 149.
Conditions: CAS: 134-01-0 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 163
Source:Schedule 6, reference 149, source row 168 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Anthocyanins e.g. petunidin
CAS 1429-30-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 149.
Conditions: CAS: 1429-30-7 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 163
Source:Schedule 6, reference 149, source row 171 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Barium bis[4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]-2-methylbenzenesulfonate] (Pigment Red 51)
CAS 5850-87-3 · EC 227-459-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 23.
Conditions: Colour index: 15580 · CAS: 5850-87-3 · Colour: Red
Source:Schedule 6, reference 23, source row 24 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Barium sulfate
CAS 7727-43-7 · EC 231-784-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 122.
Conditions: Colour index: 77120 · CAS: 7727-43-7 · Colour: White
Source:Schedule 6, reference 122, source row 134 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzalkonium bromide
CAS 91080-29-4 · EC 293-522-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 54.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% calculated as benzalkonium chloride · Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 54, source row 136 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzalkonium chloride
CAS 8001-54-5 · EC 264-151-6 / 269-919-4 / 270-325-2 / 287-089-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 54.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% calculated as benzalkonium chloride · Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 54, source row 130 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzalkonium chloride
CAS 63449-41-2 · EC 264-151-6 / 269-919-4 / 270-325-2 / 287-089-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 54.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% calculated as benzalkonium chloride · Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 54, source row 131 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzalkonium chloride
CAS 68424-85-1 · EC 264-151-6 / 269-919-4 / 270-325-2 / 287-089-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 54.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% calculated as benzalkonium chloride · Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 54, source row 132 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzalkonium chloride
CAS 85409-22-9 · EC 264-151-6 / 269-919-4 / 270-325-2 / 287-089-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 54.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% calculated as benzalkonium chloride · Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 54, source row 133 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzalkonium chloride
CAS 68391-01-5 · EC 264-151-6 / 269-919-4 / 270-325-2 / 287-089-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 54.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% calculated as benzalkonium chloride · Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 54, source row 134 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzalkonium chloride
CAS 61789-71-7 · EC 263-080-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 54.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% calculated as benzalkonium chloride · Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 54, source row 135 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzalkonium saccharinate
CAS 68989-01-5 · EC 273-545-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 54.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% calculated as benzalkonium chloride · Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 54, source row 137 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Acid Blue 9)
CAS 3844-45-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 63.
Conditions: Colour index: 42090 · CAS: 3844-45-9 · Colour: Blue
Source:Schedule 6, reference 63, source row 65 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Food Green 3)
CAS 2353-45-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 61.
Conditions: Colour index: 42053 · CAS: 2353-45-9 · Colour: Green
Source:Schedule 6, reference 61, source row 63 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-, chloride (benzethonium chloride)
CAS 121-54-0 · EC 204-479-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 53.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products only (b) Leave-on products other than for oral care use · Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 53, source row 129 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis[5-nitro-, disodium salt, reaction products with 4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]benzenesulfonic acid, sodium salts (Direct Orange 34)
CAS 1325-54-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 54.
Conditions: Colour index: 40215 · CAS: 1325-54-8 · Colour: Orange · Product scope: Rinse-off products
Source:Schedule 6, reference 54, source row 56 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzoic acid and its sodium salt (sodium benzoate)
CAS 65-85-0 · EC 200-618-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products (b) Oral care products (c) Leave-on products · Maximum concentration: (a) 2.5% (acid) (b) 1.7% (acid) (c) 0.5% (acid)
Source:Schedule 7, reference 1, source row 2 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzoic acid and its sodium salt (sodium benzoate)
CAS 532-32-1 · EC 208-534-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products (b) Oral care products (c) Leave-on products · Maximum concentration: (a) 2.5% (acid) (b) 1.7% (acid) (c) 0.5% (acid)
Source:Schedule 7, reference 1, source row 3 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzoic acid, 2-[-4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexyl ester (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate)
CAS 302776-68-7 · EC 443-860-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 28.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 28, source row 34 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester (homosalate)
CAS 118-56-9 · EC 204-260-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 3.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 3, source row 4 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzoic acid, 4,4-((6-((4-(((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl)diimino)bis-, bis-(2-ethylhexyl)ester) (diethylhexyl butamido triazone, iscotrizinol)
CAS 154702-15-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 17.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 17, source row 19 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzyl alcohol
CAS 100-51-6 · EC 202-859-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 34.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 34, source row 96 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Biphenyl-2-ol (o-phenylphenol) and its salts
CAS 90-43-7 · EC 201-993-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 7.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Leave-on products · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.2% (expressed as the phenol) (b) 0.15% (expressed as the phenol) · Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 7, source row 35 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bisbenzimidazo[2,1-b:2',1'-i]benzo[lmn][3,8]phenanthroline-8,17-dione (Pigment Orange 43)
CAS 4424-06-0 · EC 224-597-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 97.
Conditions: Colour index: 71105 · CAS: 4424-06-0 · Colour: Orange · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Source:Schedule 6, reference 97, source row 99 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bismuth chloride oxide
CAS 7787-59-9 · EC 232-122-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 123.
Conditions: Colour index: 77163 · CAS: 7787-59-9 · Colour: White
Source:Schedule 6, reference 123, source row 135 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts, and e.g. butylparaben
CAS 94-26-8 · EC 202-318-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12a.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in Schedule 7, entries 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% · Other limitations: Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age · Warnings: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: Do not use on the nappy area.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 12a, source row 57 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts, and e.g. potassium butylparaben
CAS 38566-94-8 · EC 254-009-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12a.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in Schedule 7, entries 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% · Other limitations: Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age · Warnings: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: Do not use on the nappy area.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 12a, source row 61 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
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