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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.

Checked against

Official ingredient records

2913 matching records
Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen (benzyl)[4-[[4-[benzyl​ethylamino]phenyl](2,4-disulfonato​phenyl)methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](ethyl)ammonium, sodium salt (Acid Blue 7)

CAS 3486-30-4 · EC 222-476-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 62.

Conditions: Colour index: 42080 · CAS: 3486-30-4 · Colour: Blue · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 62, source row 64 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen 3,6-bis(diethylamino)-9-(2,4-disulfonatophenyl)xanthylium, sodium salt (Acid Red 52)

CAS 3520-42-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 71.

Conditions: Colour index: 45100 · CAS: 3520-42-1 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 71, source row 73 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen 3,6-bis(diethyl​amino)-9-(2,4-disulfonato​phenyl)xanthylium, sodium salt* (Acid Red 52; CI 45100)

CAS 3520-42-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 193.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (b) 0.6% · Other limitations: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5% · Warnings: For (a): The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. ⚠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 193, source row 231 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen 9-(2,4-disulfonatophenyl)​-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethyl​xanthylium, monosodium salt (Acid Red 50)

CAS 5873-16-5 · EC 227-528-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 73.

Conditions: Colour index: 45220 · CAS: 5873-16-5 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 73, source row 75 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen 9-(2-carboxylatophenyl)-3-(2-methylanilino)-6-(2-methyl-4-sulfoanilino)xanthylium, monosodium salt (Acid Violet 9)

CAS 6252-76-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 72.

Conditions: Colour index: 45190 · CAS: 6252-76-2 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 72, source row 74 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen 9-[(3-methoxyphenyl)​amino]-7-phenyl-5-(phenylamino)-4,10-disulfonatobenzo[a]​phenazinium, sodium salt (Acid Violet 50)

CAS 6837-46-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 83.

Conditions: Colour index: 50325 · CAS: 6837-46-3 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 83, source row 85 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen [4-[(2-chlorophenyl)[4-[ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)amino]-o-tolyl]methylene]-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](ethyl)(3-sulfo​natobenzyl)ammonium, sodium salt (Acid Green 22)

CAS 5863-51-4 · EC 227-513-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 65.

Conditions: Colour index: 42170 · CAS: 5863-51-4 · Colour: Green · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 65, source row 67 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen [4-[(2-chlorophenyl)[4-[ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)amino]​phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](ethyl)(3-sulfonato​benzyl)ammonium, sodium salt (Acid Green 9)

CAS 4857-81-2 · EC 225-458-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 64.

Conditions: Colour index: 42100 · CAS: 4857-81-2 · Colour: Green · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 64, source row 66 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen [4-[4-(dimethylamino)-alpha-(2-hydroxy-3,6-disulfonato-1-naphthyl)benzylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethyl​ammonium, monosodium salt (Acid Green 50)

CAS 3087-16-9 · EC 221-409-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 70.

Conditions: Colour index: 44090 · CAS: 3087-16-9 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: E 142

Source:Schedule 6, reference 70, source row 72 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen [4-[[4-(diethylamino)​phenyl][4-[ethyl[(3-sulfonatobenzyl)​amino]-o-tolyl]methylene]-3-methyl​cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](ethyl)​(3-sulfonatobenzyl)​ammonium, sodium salt (Acid Blue 104)

CAS 6505-30-2 · EC 229-390-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 68.

Conditions: Colour index: 42735 · CAS: 6505-30-2 · Colour: Blue · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 68, source row 70 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen bis[2-[(4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo]benzoato(2-)]chromate(1-) (Acid Yellow 121)

CAS 5601-29-6 · EC 227-022-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 40.

Conditions: Colour index: 18690 · CAS: 5601-29-6 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 40, source row 42 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Schedule 4 entries 1397, 1398, 1399

CAS 7722-84-1 · EC 231-765-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 12.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening preparations (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, toothpaste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) – (f) Products intended for eyelashes · Maximum concentration: (a) 12% of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4% of H2O2, present or released (c) 2% of H2O2, present or released (d) 0.1% of H2O2, present or released (e) - (f) 2% of H2O2, present or released · Other limitations: (f) For professional use only · Warnings: For (a) and (f): Wear suitable gloves. For (a), (b), and (c): Contains hydrogen peroxide. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. For (f): For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 12, source row 27 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydroquinone

CAS 123-31-9 · EC 204-617-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 14.

Conditions: Product scope: Artificial nail systems · Maximum concentration: 0.02% (after mixing for use) · Other limitations: For professional use only · Warnings: For professional use only. Avoid skin contact. Read directions for use carefully.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 14, source row 29 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydroquinone methylether (mequinol; p-hydroxyanisol)

CAS 150-76-5 · EC 205-769-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 95.

Conditions: Product scope: Artificial nail systems · Maximum concentration: 0.02% (after mixing for use) · Other limitations: For professional use only · Warnings: For professional use only. Avoid skin contact. Read directions for use carefully.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 95, source row 124 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydroxybenzomorpholine (3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-6-ol)

CAS 26021-57-8 · EC 247-415-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 230.

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 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 230, source row 278 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydroxycitronellal (7-hydroxycitronellal)

CAS 107-75-5 · EC 203-518-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 72.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Oral products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (b) 1.0% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): 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 72, source row 99 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydroxyethyl-2-nitro-p-toluidine (2-(4-methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol)

CAS 100418-33-5 · EC 408-090-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 221.

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) 1.0% · 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 221, source row 264 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Hydroxyethyl-3,4-methylenedioxyaniline and its hydrochloride

CAS 94158-14-2 · EC 303-085-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 246.

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 1.5% · 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 246, source row 300 · 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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