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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Official ingredient records
2913 matching recordsPolyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (polyaminopropyl biguanide)
CAS 32289-58-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 28.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation
Source:Schedule 7, reference 28, source row 87 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (polyaminopropyl biguanide)
CAS 27083-27-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 28.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation
Source:Schedule 7, reference 28, source row 88 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (polyaminopropyl biguanide)
CAS 28757-47-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 28.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation
Source:Schedule 7, reference 28, source row 89 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (polyaminopropyl biguanide)
CAS 133029-32-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 28.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation
Source:Schedule 7, reference 28, source row 90 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Polymer of N-{(2 and 4)-[(2-oxoborn-3-ylidene)methyl]benzyl}acrylamide (polyacrylamidomethyl benzylidene camphor)
CAS 113783-61-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 11.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 6%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 11, source row 13 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium 1-methyl-3-morpholinocarbonyl-4-[3-(1-methyl-3-morpholinocarbonyl-5-oxo-2-pyrazolin-4-ylidene)-1-propenyl]pyrazole-5-olate
CAS 183196-57-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1530.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1530, source row 1722 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5]
CAS 12712-38-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1396.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1396, source row 1489 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium bromate
CAS 7758-01-2 · EC 231-829-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 461.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 461, source row 485 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium fluoride
CAS 7789-23-3 · EC 232-151-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 32.
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 potassium 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 32, source row 53 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium fluorosilicate (dipotassium hexafluorosilicate)
CAS 16871-90-2 · EC 240-896-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 41.
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 potassium 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 41, source row 62 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium hydroxide
CAS 1310-58-3 · EC 215-181-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 15d.
Conditions: Product scope: Callosity softener/remover · Maximum concentration: 1.5% · Warnings: Contains alkali. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Read directions for use carefully.
Source:Schedule 5, reference 15d, source row 34 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium monofluorophosphate (dipotassium fluorophosphate)
CAS 14104-28-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 28.
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 potassium 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 28, source row 49 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium or sodium hydroxide
CAS 1310-58-3 · EC 215-181-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 15a.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Nail cuticle solvent (b) Hair straightener (i) General use (ii) Professional use (c) pH adjuster – depilatories (d) Other uses as pH adjuster · Maximum concentration: (a) 5% by weight* (b)(i) 2% by weight* (b)(ii) 4.5% by weight* · Other limitations: (c) pH value not to exceed pH 12.7 (d) pH value not to exceed pH 11 · Warnings: For (a): Contains alkali. Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness. Keep out of reach of children. For ((b)(i)): Contains alkali. Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness. Keep out of reach of children. For ((b)(ii)): For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness. For (c): Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:Schedule 5, reference 15a, source row 30 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium or sodium hydroxide
CAS 1310-73-2 · EC 215-185-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 15a.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Nail cuticle solvent (b) Hair straightener (i) General use (ii) Professional use (c) pH adjuster – depilatories (d) Other uses as pH adjuster · Maximum concentration: (a) 5% by weight* (b)(i) 2% by weight* (b)(ii) 4.5% by weight* · Other limitations: (c) pH value not to exceed pH 12.7 (d) pH value not to exceed pH 11 · Warnings: Contains alkali.
Source:Schedule 5, reference 15a, source row 31 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium perfluorooctanesulfonate (potassium heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonate) [2]
CAS 2795-39-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1493.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1493, source row 1676 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium permanganate
CAS 7722-64-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1613.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1613, source row 2100 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Potassium titanium oxide (K2Ti6O13)
CAS 12056-51-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1415.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1415, source row 1522 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pramocaine (INN)
CAS 140-65-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 405.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 405, source row 426 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Probenecid (INN)
CAS 57-66-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 161.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 161, source row 166 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Procainamide (INN), its salts and derivatives
CAS 51-06-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 25.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 25, source row 26 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Profoxydim (ISO) (2-{(EZ)-1-[(2RS)-2-(4-chlorophenoxy)propoxyimino]butyl}-3-hydroxy-5-(thian-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one)
CAS 139001-49-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1480.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1480, source row 1662 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Progestogens
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 194.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 194, source row 201 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propargite (ISO)
CAS 2312-35-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1178.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1178, source row 1214 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propatylnitrate (INN)
CAS 2921-92-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 206.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 206, source row 214 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propazine
CAS 139-40-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1018.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1018, source row 1047 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propiconazole (ISO) ((2RS,4RS;2RS,4SR)-1-{[2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-4-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,4-triazole)
CAS 60207-90-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1616.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1616, source row 2103 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propiolactone
CAS 57-57-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 669.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 669, source row 695 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propionic acid and its salts e.g. ammonium propionate
CAS 17496-08-1 · EC 241-503-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 2.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 2% (acid)
Source:Schedule 7, reference 2, source row 17 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propionic acid and its salts e.g. calcium propionate
CAS 4075-81-4 · EC 223-795-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 2.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 2% (acid)
Source:Schedule 7, reference 2, source row 18 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propionic acid and its salts e.g. magnesium propionate
CAS 557-27-7 · EC 209-166-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 2.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 2% (acid)
Source:Schedule 7, reference 2, source row 19 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propionic acid and its salts e.g. potassium propionate
CAS 327-62-8 · EC 206-323-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 2.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 2% (acid)
Source:Schedule 7, reference 2, source row 20 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propionic acid and its salts e.g. propionic acid
CAS 79-09-4 · EC 201-176-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 2.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 2% (acid)
Source:Schedule 7, reference 2, source row 16 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propionic acid and its salts e.g. sodium propionate
CAS 137-40-6 · EC 205-290-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 2.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 2% (acid)
Source:Schedule 7, reference 2, source row 21 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts e.g. potassium propylparaben
CAS 84930-16-5 · EC 284-597-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12a.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in Schedule 7, entries 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% · Other limitations: Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age · Warnings: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: Do not use on the nappy area.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 12a, source row 62 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts e.g. propylparaben
CAS 94-13-3 · EC 202-307-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12a.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in Schedule 7, entries 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% · Other limitations: Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age · Warnings: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: Do not use on the nappy area.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 12a, source row 58 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts e.g. sodium propylparaben
CAS 35285-69-9 · EC 252-488-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 12a.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.14% (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in Schedule 7, entries 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14% · Other limitations: Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age · Warnings: For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: Do not use on the nappy area.
Source:Schedule 7, reference 12a, source row 59 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propylidenephthalide (3-propylidenephthalide)
CAS 17369-59-4 · EC 241-402-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 175.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Oral products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (b) 0.01%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 175, source row 207 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propyphenazone (INN)
CAS 479-92-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 138.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 138, source row 140 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Propyzamide
CAS 23950-58-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1049.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1049, source row 1080 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Proquinazid (ISO) (6-iodo-2-propoxy-3-propylquinazolin-4(3H)-one)
CAS 189278-12-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1563.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1563, source row 2048 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Prunus laurocerasus L. (‘cherry laurel water’)
CAS 89997-54-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 291.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 291, source row 302 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Psilocybine (INN)
CAS 520-52-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 278.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 278, source row 289 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pymetrozine (ISO)
CAS 123312-89-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1198.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1198, source row 1236 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pyrethrum album L. and its galenical preparations
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 345.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 345, source row 357 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pyridine-2,6-diyldiamine (2,6-diaminopyridine)
CAS 141-86-6 · EC 205-507-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 285.
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 must not exceed 0.15% · 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 285, source row 345 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pyridinium, 1-methyl-4-[(methyl-phenylhydrazono)methyl]-, methyl sulfate (Basic Yellow 87)
CAS 68259-00-7 · EC 269-503-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 275.
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 275, source row 332 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pyriofenone (ISO) ((5-chloro-2-methoxy-4-methyl-3-pyridyl)(4,5,6-trimethoxy-o-tolyl)methanone)
CAS 688046-61-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1683.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1683, source row 2181 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pyrithione sodium (INN)
CAS 3811-73-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 369.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 369, source row 385 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pyrithione zinc (Zinc pyrithione)
CAS 13463-41-7 · EC 236-671-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 2.
Conditions: Product scope: Leave-on hair products · Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source:Schedule 5, reference 2, source row 408 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Pyrithione zinc (zinc pyrithione)
CAS 13463-41-7 · EC 236-671-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 2.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 1.0% (b) 0.5% · Other limitations: Rinse off products only Not to be used in oral products
Source:Schedule 7, reference 2, source row 145 · 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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