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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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Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

Official ingredient records

357 matching records
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Ethanaminium, N-(4-((4-(diethyl​amino)phenyl)(5-hydroxy-2,4-disulfo​phenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexa​dien-1-ylidene)-N-ethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, calcium salt (2:1) and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Acid Blue 3)

Ethanaminium, N-(4-((4-(diethyl​amino)phenyl)(5-hydroxy-2,4-disulfo​phenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexa​dien-1-ylidene)-N-ethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, calcium salt (2:1) and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Acid Blue

CAS 3536-49-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 60.

Conditions: Colour index: 42051 · CAS: 3536-49-0 · Colour: Blue · Other limitations: E 131

Source:Schedule 6, reference 60, source row 62 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethyl 8'-apo-beta-caroten-8'-oate (Food Orange 7)

CAS 1109-11-1 · EC 214-173-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 57.

Conditions: Colour index: 40825 · CAS: 1109-11-1 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160f

Source:Schedule 6, reference 57, source row 59 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Ethyl-Ν-alpha-dodecanoyl-l-arginate hydrochloride (ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl)

CAS 60372-77-2 · EC 434-630-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 58.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Mouthwash (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.15% (b) 0.4% · Other limitations: (a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes) and spray products · Warnings: For (a): Not to be used in preparations for children under ten years of age.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 58, source row 141 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Glutaraldehyde (pentane-1,5-dial, glutaral)

CAS 111-30-8 · EC 203-856-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 48.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: Not to be used in aerosols (sprays) · Warnings: Contains glutaraldehyde

Source:Schedule 7, reference 48, source row 124 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Gold

CAS 7440-57-5 · EC 231-165-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 133.

Conditions: Colour index: 77480 · CAS: 7440-57-5 · Colour: Brown · Other limitations: E 175

Source:Schedule 6, reference 133, source row 149 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen (benzyl)[4-[[4-[benzyl​ethylamino]phenyl](2,4-disulfonato​phenyl)methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](ethyl)ammonium, sodium salt (Acid Blue 7)

CAS 3486-30-4 · EC 222-476-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 62.

Conditions: Colour index: 42080 · CAS: 3486-30-4 · Colour: Blue · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 62, source row 64 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen 3,6-bis(diethylamino)-9-(2,4-disulfonatophenyl)xanthylium, sodium salt (Acid Red 52)

CAS 3520-42-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 71.

Conditions: Colour index: 45100 · CAS: 3520-42-1 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 71, source row 73 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen 9-(2,4-disulfonatophenyl)​-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethyl​xanthylium, monosodium salt (Acid Red 50)

CAS 5873-16-5 · EC 227-528-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 73.

Conditions: Colour index: 45220 · CAS: 5873-16-5 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 73, source row 75 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen 9-(2-carboxylatophenyl)-3-(2-methylanilino)-6-(2-methyl-4-sulfoanilino)xanthylium, monosodium salt (Acid Violet 9)

CAS 6252-76-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 72.

Conditions: Colour index: 45190 · CAS: 6252-76-2 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 72, source row 74 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen 9-[(3-methoxyphenyl)​amino]-7-phenyl-5-(phenylamino)-4,10-disulfonatobenzo[a]​phenazinium, sodium salt (Acid Violet 50)

CAS 6837-46-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 83.

Conditions: Colour index: 50325 · CAS: 6837-46-3 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 83, source row 85 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen [4-[(2-chlorophenyl)[4-[ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)amino]-o-tolyl]methylene]-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](ethyl)(3-sulfo​natobenzyl)ammonium, sodium salt (Acid Green 22)

CAS 5863-51-4 · EC 227-513-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 65.

Conditions: Colour index: 42170 · CAS: 5863-51-4 · Colour: Green · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 65, source row 67 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen [4-[(2-chlorophenyl)[4-[ethyl(3-sulfonatobenzyl)amino]​phenyl]methylene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](ethyl)(3-sulfonato​benzyl)ammonium, sodium salt (Acid Green 9)

CAS 4857-81-2 · EC 225-458-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 64.

Conditions: Colour index: 42100 · CAS: 4857-81-2 · Colour: Green · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 64, source row 66 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen [4-[4-(dimethylamino)-alpha-(2-hydroxy-3,6-disulfonato-1-naphthyl)benzylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethyl​ammonium, monosodium salt (Acid Green 50)

CAS 3087-16-9 · EC 221-409-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 70.

Conditions: Colour index: 44090 · CAS: 3087-16-9 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: E 142

Source:Schedule 6, reference 70, source row 72 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen [4-[[4-(diethylamino)​phenyl][4-[ethyl[(3-sulfonatobenzyl)​amino]-o-tolyl]methylene]-3-methyl​cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene](ethyl)​(3-sulfonatobenzyl)​ammonium, sodium salt (Acid Blue 104)

CAS 6505-30-2 · EC 229-390-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 68.

Conditions: Colour index: 42735 · CAS: 6505-30-2 · Colour: Blue · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 68, source row 70 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Hydrogen bis[2-[(4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo]benzoato(2-)]chromate(1-) (Acid Yellow 121)

CAS 5601-29-6 · EC 227-022-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 40.

Conditions: Colour index: 18690 · CAS: 5601-29-6 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 40, source row 42 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Iron oxide

CAS 1345-25-1 · EC 215-721-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 134.

Conditions: Colour index: 77489 · CAS: 1345-25-1 · Colour: Orange

Source:Schedule 6, reference 134, source row 150 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Iron oxide red (Pigment Red 101)

CAS 1309-37-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 135.

Conditions: Colour index: 77491 · CAS: 1309-37-1 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 172

Source:Schedule 6, reference 135, source row 151 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Lazurite (Pigment Blue 29)

CAS 1302-83-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 120.

Conditions: Colour index: 77007 · CAS: 1302-83-6 · Colour: Blue

Source:Schedule 6, reference 120, source row 132 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Mica

CAS 12001-26-2 · EC 310-127-6 (I)

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 1.

Conditions: Colour index: 77019 · CAS: 12001-26-2 · Colour: Shine

Source:Schedule 6, reference 1, source row 180 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Mixture of: 5-chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone)

CAS 6172-55-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 39.

Conditions: Product scope: Rinse-off products · Maximum concentration: 0.0015% of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one

Source:Schedule 7, reference 39, source row 102 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Mixture of: 5-chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone)

CAS 2682-20-4 · EC 220-239-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 39.

Conditions: Product scope: Rinse-off products · Maximum concentration: 0.0015% of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one

Source:Schedule 7, reference 39, source row 103 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Mixture of: 5-chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone)

CAS 55965-84-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 39.

Conditions: Product scope: Rinse-off products · Maximum concentration: 0.0015% of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one

Source:Schedule 7, reference 39, source row 104 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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N,N'-(3,3'-Dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis[2-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)​azo]-3-oxobutyramide] (Pigment Yellow 16)

CAS 5979-28-2 · EC 227-783-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 45.

Conditions: Colour index: 20040 · CAS: 5979-28-2 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products · Other limitations: Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

Source:Schedule 6, reference 45, source row 47 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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N,N″-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-di​imino-2,4,11,13tetraazatetra​deca​nediamidine (chlorhexidine) and its digluconate, diacetate, and dihydrochloride e.g. chlorhexidine

CAS 55-56-1 · EC 200-238-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 42.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.3% (expressed as chlorhexidine)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 42, source row 107 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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N,N″-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-di​imino-2,4,11,13tetraazatetra​deca​nediamidine (chlorhexidine) and its digluconate, diacetate, and dihydrochloride e.g. chlorhexidine diacetate

CAS 56-95-1 · EC 200-302-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 42.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.3% (expressed as chlorhexidine)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 42, source row 108 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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N,N″-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-di​imino-2,4,11,13tetraazatetra​deca​nediamidine (chlorhexidine) and its digluconate, diacetate, and dihydrochloride e.g. chlorhexidine digluconate

CAS 18472-51-0 · EC 242-354-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 42.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.3% (expressed as chlorhexidine)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 42, source row 109 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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N,N″-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-di​imino-2,4,11,13tetraazatetra​deca​nediamidine (chlorhexidine) and its digluconate, diacetate, and dihydrochloride e.g. chlorhexidine dihydrochloride

CAS 3697-42-5 · EC 223-026-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 42.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.3% (expressed as chlorhexidine)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 42, source row 110 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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N-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)-4-[(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)azo]-3-hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxamide (Pigment Red 7)

CAS 6471-51-8 · EC 229-315-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 12.

Conditions: Colour index: 12420 · CAS: 6471-51-8 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 12, source row 13 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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N-(5-Chloro-2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-[[5-[(diethylamino)sulfonyl]-2-methoxyphenyl]azo]-3-hydroxy​naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Pigment Red 5)

CAS 6410-41-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 14.

Conditions: Colour index: 12490 · CAS: 6410-41-9 · Colour: Red

Source:Schedule 6, reference 14, source row 15 · 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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