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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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Coverage version
Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

Official ingredient records

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

1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Pigment Red 4)

CAS 2814-77-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 9.

Conditions: Colour index: 12085 · CAS: 2814-77-9 · Colour: Red · Maximum concentration: 3%

Source:Schedule 6, reference 9, source row 10 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 3)

CAS 2425-85-6 · EC 219-372-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 10.

Conditions: Colour index: 12120 · CAS: 2425-85-6 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 10, source row 11 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

11,14-Dioxa-2,9-diazaheptadec-16-enoic acid, 4,4,6,16-tetramethyl-10,15-dioxo, 2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]​ethyl ester (di-HEMA-trimethyl-hexyl-dicarbamate)

CAS 41137-60-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 314.

Conditions: Product scope: Nail products · Other limitations: For professional use only · Warnings: For professional use only. Can cause an allergic reaction.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 314, source row 393 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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11,14-Dioxa-2,9-diazaheptadec-16-enoic acid, 4,4,6,16-tetramethyl-10,15-dioxo, 2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]​ethyl ester (di-HEMA-trimethyl-hexyl-dicarbamate)

CAS 72869-86-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 314.

Conditions: Product scope: Nail products · Other limitations: For professional use only · Warnings: For professional use only. Can cause an allergic reaction.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 314, source row 394 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2-quinolinyl)-, sulfonated, sodium salts (Food Yellow 13)

CAS 95193-83-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 82.

Conditions: Colour index: 47005 · CAS: 95193-83-2 · Colour: Yellow · Other limitations: E 104

Source:Schedule 6, reference 82, source row 84 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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1H-Pyrazole-4,5-diamine, 1‑hexyl-, sulfate (2:1) (1-hexyl 4,5-diamino pyrazole sulfate)

CAS 1361000-03-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 300.

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% · 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 300, source row 362 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2',4',5',7'-Tetraiodofluorescein, its disodium salt (Acid Red 51; CI 45430) and its aluminium salt (Pigment Red 172 aluminium lake) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 12227-78-0 · EC 235-440-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1337.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1337, source row 1415 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

2,2'-(6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl)bis(5-((2-ethylhexyl)oxy)phenol) (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, bemotrizinol)

CAS 187393-00-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 25.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 25, source row 29 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[3-oxo-N-phenylbutanamide] (Pigment Yellow 12) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 6358-85-6 · EC 228-787-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1263.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1263, source row 1311 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,4-dimethyl​phenyl)-3-oxobutyramide] (Pigment Yellow 13)

CAS 5102-83-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 47.

Conditions: Colour index: 21100 · CAS: 5102-83-0 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products · Other limitations: Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

Source:Schedule 6, reference 47, source row 49 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutyr​amide] (Pigment Yellow 83)

CAS 5567-15-7 · EC 226-939-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 48.

Conditions: Colour index: 21108 · CAS: 5567-15-7 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products · Other limitations: Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

Source:Schedule 6, reference 48, source row 50 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2'-[(4-Aminophenyl)​imino]bis(ethanol) sulfate (N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediamine sulfate) (N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediamine sulfate)

CAS 54381-16-7 · EC 259-134-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 198.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.5% (calculated as sulfate) · 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 198, source row 236 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2'-[Cyclohexylidenebis[(2-methyl-4,1-phenylene)azo]]bis[4-cyclohexyl​phenol] (Solvent Yellow 29)

CAS 6706-82-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 49.

Conditions: Colour index: 21230 · CAS: 6706-82-7 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 49, source row 51 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2′-Methylene-bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol) (nano) (methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol (nano), bisoctrizole (nano))

CAS 103597-45-1 · EC 403-800-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 23a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - Purity: ≥ 98.5%, with 2,2′-methylene-bis-(6(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(isooctyl)phenol) isomer fraction not exceeding 1.5% - Solubility: < 5 ng/L in water at 25°C - Partition coefficient (log Pow): 12.7 at 25°C - Uncoated - Median particle size D50 (50% of the number below this diameter): ≥ 120 nm of mass distribution and/or ≥ 60 nm of number size distribution

Source:Schedule 8, reference 23a, source row 27 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2′-[(4-Amino-3-nitro​phenyl)imino]bisethanol and its hydrochloride (HC Red No. 13)

CAS 29705-39-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 237.

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 1.25% (as hydrochloride) (b) 2.5% (as hydrochloride) · 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

Source:Schedule 5, reference 237, source row 286 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2′-[(4-Amino-3-nitro​phenyl)imino]bisethanol and its hydrochloride (HC Red No. 13)

CAS 94158-13-1 · EC 303-083-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 237.

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 1.25% (as hydrochloride) (b) 2.5% (as hydrochloride) · 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

Source:Schedule 5, reference 237, source row 287 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,2′-[[4-[(2-hydroxyethyl)​amino]-3-nitrophenyl]​imino]​bisethanol* (HC Blue No. 2)

CAS 33229-34-4 · EC 251-410-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 247.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 2.8% · 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 247, source row 301 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,3-Diamino-6,7-dihydro-1H,5H-pyrazolo[1,2-a]pyrazol-1-one dimethanesulfonate (2,3-diamino-dihydropyr​azolopyrazolone dimethosulfonate)

CAS 857035-95-1 · EC 469-500-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 279.

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 279, source row 336 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,3-Dihydro-1H-indole-5,6-diol and its hydrobromide salt* (dihydroxyindoline; dihydroxyindoline HBr)

CAS 29539-03-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 204.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 2% · Warnings: Can cause allergic reaction.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 204, source row 243 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,3-Dihydro-1H-indole-5,6-diol and its hydrobromide salt* (dihydroxyindoline; dihydroxyindoline HBr)

CAS 138937-28-7 · EC 421-170-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 204.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 2% · Warnings: Can cause allergic reaction.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 204, source row 244 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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New Zealand cosmetic product schedules 4–8

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