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 recordsPhenylmercuric salts (including borate)
CAS 94-43-9 · EC 202-331-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 17.
Conditions: Product scope: Eye products · Maximum concentration: 0.007% of mercury (Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Group Standard, the maximum concentration of mercury (Hg) remains fixed at 0.007% · Warnings: Contains phenylmercuric compounds.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 17, source row 71 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Phenylmercuric salts (including borate) e.g. phenyl mercuric acetate
CAS 62-38-4 · EC 200-532-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 17.
Conditions: Product scope: Eye products · Maximum concentration: 0.007% of mercury (Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Group Standard, the maximum concentration of mercury (Hg) remains fixed at 0.007% · Warnings: Contains phenylmercuric compounds.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 17, source row 70 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Phosmet (ISO) (S-[(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl]-O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate; O,O-dimethyl-S-phthalimidomethyl phosphorodithioate)
CAS 732-11-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1612.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1612, source row 2099 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Phosphamidon
CAS 13171-21-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1013.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1013, source row 1042 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Phosphoric acid compound with 4-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)(4-imino-3,5-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)methyl]-2,6-dimethylaniline (1:1) (HC Blue No. 15)
CAS 74578-10-2 · EC 277-929-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 289.
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% (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 289, source row 350 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Phosphoric acid, calcium nickel salt [7]
CAS 17169-61-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1438.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1438, source row 1559 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Phosphorus and metal phosphides
CAS 7723-14-0 · EC 231-768-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 279.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 279, source row 290 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Phoxim (ISO) (alpha-(diethoxy-phosphinothioylimino) phenylacetonitrile)
CAS 14816-18-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1410.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1410, source row 1517 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Physostigma venenosum Balf.
CAS 89958-15-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 281.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 281, source row 292 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Phytolacca spp. and their preparations
CAS 65497-07-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 374.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 374, source row 390 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Phytolacca spp. and their preparations
CAS 60820-94-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 374.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 374, source row 391 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Phytomenadione (INN) (vitamin K1) [2]
CAS 81818-54-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1371.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1371, source row 1451 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Phytonadione (INCI) (vitamin K) [1]
CAS 84-80-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1371.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1371, source row 1450 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Picea mariana oil and extract e.g. Picea mariana leaf extract; leaf oil
CAS 91722-19-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 118.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 118, source row 148 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Picric acid
CAS 88-89-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 268.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 268, source row 279 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Picrotoxin
CAS 124-87-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 282.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 282, source row 293 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pilocarpine and its salts
CAS 92-13-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 283.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 283, source row 294 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pilocarpus jaborandi Holmes and its galenical preparations
CAS 84696-42-4 · EC 283-649-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 311.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 311, source row 322 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinoxaden (ISO) (8-(2,6-diethyl-4-methylphenyl)-7-oxo-1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-7H-pyrazolo[1,2-d][1,4,5]oxadiazepin-9-yl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate)
CAS 243973-20-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1617.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1617, source row 2104 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinus cembra extract acetylated e.g. Pinus cembra twig leaf extract acetylated
CAS 94334-26-6 · EC 305-102-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 117.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 117, source row 147 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinus cembra oil and extract e.g. Pinus cembra twig leaf oil; twig leaf extract
CAS 92202-04-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 116.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 116, source row 146 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinus mugo oil and extract e.g. Pinus mugo leaf oil; twig leaf extract; twig oil
CAS 90082-72-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 109.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 109, source row 138 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinus mugo pumilio oil and extract e.g. Pinus mugo pumilio twig leaf extract; twig leaf oil
CAS 90082-73-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 108.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 108, source row 137 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinus nigra oil and extract e.g. Pinus nigra bud/needle extract; twig leaf extract; twig leaf oil
CAS 90082-74-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 111.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 111, source row 140 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinus palustris oil and extract e.g. Pinus palustris leaf extract; oil; twig leaf extract; twig leaf oil
CAS 97435-14-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 112.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 112, source row 141 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinus palustris oil and extract e.g. Pinus palustris leaf extract; oil; twig leaf extract; twig leaf oil
CAS 8002-09-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 112.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 112, source row 142 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinus pinaster oil and extract e.g. Pinus pinaster twig leaf oil; twig leaf extract
CAS 90082-75-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 113.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 113, source row 143 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinus pumila oil and extract e.g. Pinus pumila twig leaf extract; twig leaf oil
CAS 97676-05-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 114.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 114, source row 144 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinus strobus and Pinus species oil and extract e.g. Pinus strobus bark extract; cone extract; twig oil; e.g. Pinus species twig leaf extract; twig leaf oil
CAS 94266-48-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 115.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 115, source row 145 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pinus sylvestris oil and extract e.g. Pinus sylvestris oil; leaf extract; leaf oil; leaf water; cone extract; bark extract; bud extract; twig leaf extract; twig leaf oil
CAS 84012-35-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 110.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 110, source row 139 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pipazetate (INN) and its salts
CAS 2167-85-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 118.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 118, source row 120 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Piperazine
CAS 110-85-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1504.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1504, source row 1690 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Piperazine dihydrochloride [2]
CAS 142-64-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1512.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1512, source row 1703 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Piperazine hydrochloride [1]
CAS 6094-40-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1512.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1512, source row 1702 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Piperazine phosphate [3]
CAS 1951-97-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1512.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1512, source row 1704 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pipradrol (INN) and its salts
CAS 467-60-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 285.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 285, source row 296 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Piprocurarium iodide (INN)
CAS 3562-55-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 137.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 137, source row 139 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pirimicarb (ISO) (2-(dimethylamino)-5,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl dimethylcarbamate)
CAS 23103-98-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1624.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1624, source row 2111 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS 121575-60-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 636.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 636, source row 660 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pitch, coal tar, high-temp., secondary, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS 94114-13-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 625.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 625, source row 649 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., heat-treated, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS 90669-58-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 619.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 619, source row 643 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS 90669-57-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 618.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 618, source row 642 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pitch, coal tar, low-temp., oxidised, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS 90669-59-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 620.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 620, source row 644 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pitch, coal tar-petroleum, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS 68187-57-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 613.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 613, source row 637 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pitch, if it contains > 0.005% w/w benzo[a]pyrene
CAS 61789-60-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1123.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1123, source row 1154 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Poldine metilsulfate (INN) (poldine methylsulfate)
CAS 545-80-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 239.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 239, source row 247 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Polidocanol (Laureth-9)
CAS 3055-99-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 257.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products · Maximum concentration: (a) 3.0% (b) 4.0%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 257, source row 312 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Polyacrylamides
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 66.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Body leave-on products (b) Other cosmetic products · Other limitations: (a) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.1 mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.5 mg/kg
Source:Schedule 5, reference 66, source row 93 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Polychloro copper phthalocyanine (Phthalocyanine Green, Pigment Green 7)
CAS 1328-53-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 107.
Conditions: Colour index: 74260 · CAS: 1328-53-6 · Colour: Green · Product scope: Not to be used in eye products
Source:Schedule 6, reference 107, source row 109 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Polychloro copper phthalocyanine (Pigment Green 7; CI 74260) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 1328-53-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1369.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1369, source row 1448 · 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
- Search exact identity across Schedules 4–8.
- Apply use, concentration and warning conditions.
- Check hazardous-substance classification and Group Standard scope.
- 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.
A formula cleared elsewhere can fail here.
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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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Source and authority
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Language and scope
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Evidence status
Browse ingredient-level records imported from official sources. Each row states whether it passed deterministic source checks or human editorial review.
How to verify an ingredient for this market
- Search the ingredient by INCI name, CAS number or EC number and record the exact identity.
- Open each official source above and check the current version, product scope, concentration limits and required warnings.
- Confirm effective dates and whether an English text is official, reviewed or only contextual.
- Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.