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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.

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2913 matching records
ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 92062-22-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1947 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 96690-55-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1948 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 84989-04-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1949 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 84989-05-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1950 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 84989-06-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1951 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 84989-03-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1952 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 84989-07-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1953 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 68477-23-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1954 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 68555-24-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1955 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 91079-47-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1956 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 92062-26-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1957 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 94114-29-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1958 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 90641-00-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1959 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 68513-87-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1960 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 70321-67-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1961 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 92062-29-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1962 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 100801-63-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1963 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 100801-65-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1964 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 100801-66-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1965 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 73665-18-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1966 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 68815-21-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1967 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 65996-86-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1968 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

ProhibitedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Petroleum, coal, tar and natural gas and their derivatives generated using distillation and/or other processing methods if they contain ≥ 0.1% w/w benzene or if they contain ≥ 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene

CAS 65996-84-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1541.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1541, source row 1969 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Phenol, 2,2'-methylene​bis[4-amino-], (2,2'-methylenebis-4-aminophenol)

CAS 63969-46-0 · EC 440-850-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 284.

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% · 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 284, source row 343 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Phenol, 2,2'-methylene​bis[4-amino-], and its dihydrochloride (2,2'-methylenebis-4-aminophenol HCl)

CAS 27311-52-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 284.

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% · 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 284, source row 344 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methyl-6-(2-methyl-3-(1,3,3,3-tetramethyl-1-(trimethylsilyl)oxy)-disiloxanyl)propyl) (drometrizole trisiloxane)

CAS 155633-54-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 16.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 15%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 16, source row 18 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Phenol, 2-amino-5-ethyl-hydrochloride (2-amino-5-ethylphenol HCl)

CAS 149861-22-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 269.

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 269, source row 324 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Phenol, 3-amino-2,6-dimethyl (3-amino-2,6-dimethylphenol)

CAS 6994-64-5 · EC 230-268-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 303.

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 303, source row 365 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Phenol, 4,4'-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2,6-dibromo-3-methyl‑,S,S-dioxide (bromocresol green)

CAS 76-60-8 · EC 200-972-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 152.

Conditions: CAS: 76-60-8 · Colour: Green · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 152, source row 178 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

Permitted list with conditionsBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Phenol, 4,4'-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2-bromo-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-,S,S-dioxide (bromothymol blue)

CAS 76-59-5 · EC 200-971-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 151.

Conditions: CAS: 76-59-5 · Colour: Blue · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 151, source row 177 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Phenol, 4,4'-(4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-1,1-dioxido-3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2,6-dibromo- (Tetrabromophenol Blue)

CAS 4430-25-5 · EC 224-622-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 319.

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 0.2% (calculated as free base) (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.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 319, source row 399 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

RestrictedBinding ruleOriginal is EnglishOfficial-source import checked

Phenyl methyl pyrazolone (3-methyl-1-phenyl-5-pyrazolone)

CAS 89-25-8 · EC 201-891-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 228.

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 0.25% · 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 228, source row 276 · 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.

How New Zealand differs from other markets

Comparing this market's imported rules against every other market's for the same substance. A market with no imported rule for a substance is left out of that comparison rather than treated as permitting it.

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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How to verify an ingredient for this market

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  4. Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.