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New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

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Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

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2913 matching records
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2,4-Diaminophenoxy​ethanol, its hydrochloride and its sulfate

CAS 70643-19-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 242.

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 or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0% (as hydro​chloride) · 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 hair or eyelashes, - 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 242, source row 293 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,4-Diaminophenoxy​ethanol, its hydrochloride and its sulfate

CAS 66422-95-5 · EC 266-357-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 242.

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 or eyelashes must not exceed 2.0% (as hydro​chloride) · 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 hair or eyelashes, - 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 242, source row 294 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,4-Diaminophenoxy​ethanol, its hydrochloride and its sulfate

CAS 70643-20-8 · EC 274-713-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 242.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes · 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 hair or eyelashes, - 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 242, source row 295 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,4-Dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-(phenylazo)-3H-pyrazol-3-one (Solvent Yellow 16)

CAS 4314-14-1 · EC 224-330-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 15.

Conditions: Colour index: 12700 · CAS: 4314-14-1 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 15, source row 16 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,6-Dihydroxy-3,4-dimethylpyridine (6-hydroxy-3,4-dimethyl-2-pyridone)

CAS 84540-47-6 · EC 283-141-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 218.

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 218, source row 261 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-pyridinediamine and its hydrochloride (HCl)

CAS 85679-78-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 232.

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% (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 a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 232, source row 280 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-pyridinediamine and its hydrochloride (HCl)

CAS 55216-28-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 232.

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% (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 a reaction to a temporary black henna tattoo in the past.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 232, source row 281 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,6-Pyridinediamine, 3-(3-pyridinylazo) (2,6-diamino-3-((pyridine-3-yl)azo)pyridine)

CAS 28365-08-4 · EC 421-430-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 277.

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 0.25% (b) 0.25% · 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 277, source row 334 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,7-Naphthalenediol

CAS 582-17-2 · EC 209-478-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 216.

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. For (b): ⚠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 216, source row 256 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3-((4-cyclohexyl-2-methylphenyl)azo)-4-hydroxy-5-(((4-methylphenyl)​sulfonyl)amino)-, disodium salt (Acid Red 155)

CAS 10236-37-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 39.

Conditions: Colour index: 18130 · CAS: 10236-37-0 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 39, source row 41 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGEE; ethoxydiglycol)

CAS 111-90-0 · EC 203-919-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 297.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Oxidative hair dye products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products; fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants · Maximum concentration: (a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2.6% (e) 2.6% · Other limitations: (a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0.1% Not to be used in eye products and oral products.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 297, source row 359 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-(3,6-Dihydroxy-2,4,5,7-tetrabromoxanthen-9-yl)-benzoic acid (fluorescein,2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-; Solvent Red 43), its disodium salt (Acid Red 87; CI 45380) and its aluminium salt (Pigment Red 90:1 aluminium lake) when used as a substance in hair dye products

2-(3,6-Dihydroxy-2,4,5,7-tetrabromoxanthen-9-yl)-benzoic acid (fluorescein,2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-; Solvent Red 43), its disodium salt (Acid Red 87; CI 45380) and its aluminium salt (Pigment Red 90:1 aluminium lake) when used as a substance in hair dye pr

CAS 15086-94-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1334.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1334, source row 1406 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-(3,6-Dihydroxy-2,4,5,7-tetrabromoxanthen-9-yl)-benzoic acid (fluorescein,2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-; Solvent Red 43), its disodium salt (Acid Red 87; CI 45380) and its aluminium salt (Pigment Red 90:1 aluminium lake) when used as a substance in hair dye products

2-(3,6-Dihydroxy-2,4,5,7-tetrabromoxanthen-9-yl)-benzoic acid (fluorescein,2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-; Solvent Red 43), its disodium salt (Acid Red 87; CI 45380) and its aluminium salt (Pigment Red 90:1 aluminium lake) when used as a substance in hair dye pr

CAS 17372-87-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1334.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1334, source row 1407 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-(3,6-Dihydroxy-2,4,5,7-tetrabromoxanthen-9-yl)-benzoic acid (fluorescein,2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-; Solvent Red 43), its disodium salt (Acid Red 87; CI 45380) and its aluminium salt (Pigment Red 90:1 aluminium lake) when used as a substance in hair dye products

2-(3,6-Dihydroxy-2,4,5,7-tetrabromoxanthen-9-yl)-benzoic acid (fluorescein,2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-; Solvent Red 43), its disodium salt (Acid Red 87; CI 45380) and its aluminium salt (Pigment Red 90:1 aluminium lake) when used as a substance in hair dye pr

CAS 15876-39-8 · EC 240-005-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1334.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1334, source row 1408 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-(4-Amino-3-nitroanilino)​ethanol (HC Red No. 7)

CAS 24905-87-1 · EC 246-521-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 251.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 1% · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating systems Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · Warnings: ⚠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 251, source row 306 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-(6-Hydroxy-3-oxo-(3H)xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid (fluorescein) and its disodium salt (Acid Yellow 73 sodium salt; CI 45350) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 2321-07-5 · EC 219-031-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1332.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1332, source row 1402 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-(6-Hydroxy-3-oxo-(3H)xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid (fluorescein) and its disodium salt (Acid Yellow 73 sodium salt; CI 45350) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 518-47-8 · EC 208-253-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1332.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1332, source row 1403 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-Amino-3-hydroxypyridine (2-aminopyridin-3-ol)

CAS 16867-03-1 · EC 240-886-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 211.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% (b) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 0.5% · 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 hair or eyelashes, - 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 211, source row 251 · 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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