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Acetyl hexamethyl indan (1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethylindan-5-yl methyl ketone)

CAS 15323-35-0 · EC 239-360-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 134.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products · Maximum concentration: (a) 2%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 134, source row 164 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (AHTN; 1-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one)

CAS 21145-77-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 182.

Conditions: Product scope: All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products · Maximum concentration: (a) Leave on products: 0.1% Exceptions: - Hydro alcoholic products: 1% - Fine fragrance: 2.5% - Fragrance cream: 0.5% (b) Rinse-off products: 0.2%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 182, source row 215 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Acetyl hexamethyl tetralin (AHTN; 1-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one)

CAS 1506-02-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 182.

Conditions: Product scope: All cosmetic products with the exception of oral products · Maximum concentration: (a) Leave on products: 0.1% Exceptions: - Hydro alcoholic products: 1% - Fine fragrance: 2.5% - Fragrance cream: 0.5% (b) Rinse-off products: 0.2%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 182, source row 216 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Acid Yellow 1 (disodium 5,7-dinitro-8-oxido-2-naphthalenesulfonate; CI 10316)

CAS 846-70-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 214.

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) 0.2% · 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 214, source row 254 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Allyl heptine carbonate (allyl oct-2-ynoate)

CAS 73157-43-4 · EC 277-303-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 152.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.002% · Other limitations: This material shall not be used in combination with any other 2-alkynoic acid ester (e.g. methyl heptine carbonate)

Source:Schedule 5, reference 152, source row 183 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Allyl nonanoate

CAS 7493-72-3 · EC 231-334-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 149.

Conditions: Other limitations: Level of free allyl alcohol in the ester shall be less than 0.1%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 149, source row 179 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Aluminium fluoride

CAS 7784-18-1 · EC 232-051-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 34.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains aluminium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 34, source row 55 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes e.g. AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 50.

Conditions: Product scope: Antiperspirants · Maximum concentration: 20% as anhydrous aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide 5.4% as zirconium · Other limitations: The ratio of the number of aluminium atoms to that of zirconium atoms must be between two and 10. The ratio of the number of (Al + Zr) atoms to that of chlorine atoms must be between 0.9 and 2.1. Prohibited in aerosol dispensers (sprays). · Warnings: Do not apply to irritated or damaged skin.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 50, source row 71 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ammonia

CAS 7664-41-7 · EC 231-635-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 4.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 6% calculated as NH3 · Warnings: Above 2%: Contains ammonia.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 4, source row 7 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ammonia

CAS 1336-21-6 · EC 215-647-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 4.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 6% calculated as NH4 · Warnings: Above 2%: Contains ammonia.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 4, source row 8 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ammonium fluoride

CAS 12125-01-8 · EC 235-185-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 33.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains ammonium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 33, source row 54 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ammonium fluorosilicate (ammonium hexafluorosilicate)

CAS 16919-19-0 · EC 240-968-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 42.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains ammonium fluorosilicate. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 42, source row 63 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ammonium monofluorophosphate

CAS 20859-38-5 · EC - / -

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 26.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains ammonium monofluorophosphate. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 26, source row 45 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ammonium monofluorophosphate

CAS 66115-19-3 · EC - / -

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 26.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains ammonium monofluorophosphate. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 26, source row 46 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Amyl cinnamal (2-benzylideneheptanal)

CAS 122-40-7 · EC 204-541-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 67.

Conditions: Other limitations: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Schedule 1, condition 1(2) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products 0.01% in rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 5, reference 67, source row 94 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Amylcinnamyl alcohol (2-pentyl-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol)

CAS 101-85-9 · EC 202-982-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 74.

Conditions: Other limitations: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Schedule 1, condition 1(2) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products 0.01% in rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 5, reference 74, source row 102 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Anise alcohol (4-methoxybenzyl alcohol)

CAS 105-13-5 · EC 203-273-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 80.

Conditions: Other limitations: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Schedule 1, condition 1(2) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on productsᵹ 0.01% in rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 5, reference 80, source row 108 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Benzalkonium bromide

CAS 91080-29-4 · EC 293-522-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 65.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Other limitations: (a) and (b): In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14 or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Warnings: For (a) and (b): Avoid contact with the eyes.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 65, source row 87 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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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 5, reference 65.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Other limitations: (a) and (b): In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14 or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Warnings: For (a) and (b): Avoid contact with the eyes.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 65, source row 89 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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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 5, reference 65.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Other limitations: (a) and (b): In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14 or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Warnings: For (a) and (b): Avoid contact with the eyes.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 65, source row 90 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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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 5, reference 65.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Other limitations: (a) and (b): In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14 or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Warnings: For (a) and (b): Avoid contact with the eyes.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 65, source row 91 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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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 5, reference 65.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Other limitations: (a) and (b): In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14 or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Warnings: For (a) and (b): Avoid contact with the eyes.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 65, source row 92 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Benzalkonium saccharinate

CAS 68989-01-5 · EC 273-545-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 65.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Other limitations: (a) and (b): In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14 or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) · Warnings: For (a) and (b): Avoid contact with the eyes.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 65, source row 88 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Benzenaminium, 3-[(4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo]-N,N,N-trimethyl chloride (Basic Yellow 57)

CAS 68391-31-1 · EC 269-943-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 262.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 2%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 262, source row 317 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxy​methyl)-, sulfate (2-methoxy-methyl-p-phenylene-diamine sulfate)

CAS 337906-37-3 · EC 638-749-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 292.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.8% (calculated as free base) · Other limitations: (b) For professional use only · 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): The mixing ratio. For professional use only. ⚠This product 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. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: - has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - has experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - has experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 292, source row 354 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfophenyl)-methyl]-amino]-phenyl] [2-sulfophenyl)-methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salt, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium salts* (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium salt; Acid Blue 9 aluminium lake; CI 42090)

Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfophenyl)-methyl]-amino]-phenyl] [2-sulfophenyl)-methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salt, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium salts* (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium salt;

CAS 3844-45-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 190.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.5%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 190, source row 225 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfophenyl)-methyl]-amino]-phenyl] [2-sulfophenyl)-methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salt, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium salts* (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium salt; Acid Blue 9 aluminium lake; CI 42090)

Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfophenyl)-methyl]-amino]-phenyl] [2-sulfophenyl)-methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salt, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium salts* (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium salt;

CAS 2650-18-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 190.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.5%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 190, source row 226 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfophenyl)-methyl]-amino]-phenyl] [2-sulfophenyl)-methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salt, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium salts* (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium salt; Acid Blue 9 aluminium lake; CI 42090)

Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfophenyl)-methyl]-amino]-phenyl] [2-sulfophenyl)-methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salt, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium salts* (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium salt;

CAS 68921-42-6 · EC 272-939-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 190.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.5%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 190, source row 227 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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