New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations
Official group-standard schedules cover prohibited, restricted and positive-list substances.
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2166 matching records2-Methoxyethyl acetate [2]
CAS 110-49-6 · EC 203-772-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 665.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 665, source row 690 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methoxyethyl acrylate
CAS 3121-61-7 · EC 221-499-3 (I)
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1668.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1668, source row 2166 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methoxymethyl-p-aminophenol and its HCl salt, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 135043-65-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1216.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1216, source row 1254 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methoxymethyl-p-aminophenol and its HCl salt, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 29785-47-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1216.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1216, source row 1255 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methoxypropanol
CAS 1589-47-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 668.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 668, source row 694 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methoxypropyl acetate
CAS 70657-70-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 679.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 679, source row 705 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methyl-1-(4-methylthiophenyl)-2-morpholino-propan-1-one
CAS 71868-10-5 · EC 400-600-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1592.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1592, source row 2077 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methyl-5-tert-butylthiophenol
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1478.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1478, source row 1660 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate (toluene 2,6-diisocyanate)
CAS 91-08-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1118.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1118, source row 1149 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (toluene-2,6-diamine)
CAS 823-40-5 · EC 212-513-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 413.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 413, source row 436 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methylaziridine
CAS 75-55-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 730.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 730, source row 757 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methylheptylamine and its salts
CAS 540-43-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 227.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 227, source row 235 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methylimidazole
CAS 693-98-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1654.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1654, source row 2147 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-, and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 2610-10-8 · EC 220-027-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1270.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1270, source row 1319 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7'-(carbonyldiimino)bis(4-hydroxy-3-[[2-sulfo-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-, and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 25188-41-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1270.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1270, source row 1320 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7-(benzoylamino)-4-hydroxy-3-[[4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]- and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 2610-11-9 · EC 220-028-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1267.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1267, source row 1316 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Naphthol
CAS 135-19-3 · EC 205-182-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 241.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 241, source row 249 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Nitro-N-hydroxyethyl-p-anisidine and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 57524-53-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1287.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1287, source row 1342 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Nitro-p-phenylenediamine and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 5307-14-2 · EC 226-164-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1319.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1319, source row 1382 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Nitro-p-phenylenediamine and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 18266-52-9 · EC 242-144-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1319.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1319, source row 1383 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Nitroanisole
CAS 91-23-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 685.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 685, source row 711 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Nitronaphthalene
CAS 581-89-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 689.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 689, source row 716 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Nitropropane
CAS 79-46-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 683.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 683, source row 709 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Nitrotoluene
CAS 88-72-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1165.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1165, source row 1200 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Pentylidenecyclohexanone, when used as a fragrance ingredient
CAS 25677-40-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 448.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 448, source row 472 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Phenylindan-1,3-dione (phenindione (INN))
CAS 83-12-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 271.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 271, source row 282 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)-amino]-benzoic acid when used as a substance in hair and eyelash dye products
CAS 117907-43-4 · EC 411-260-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1644.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1644, source row 2137 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol (HC Yellow No. 12) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 59320-13-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1325.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1325, source row 1390 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-N-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutanamide (Pigment Yellow 73) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 13515-40-7 · EC 236-852-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1262.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1262, source row 1310 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-[2(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-phenylacetyl]indane-1,3-dione (chlorophacinone - ISO)
CAS 3691-35-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 93.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 93, source row 94 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-[2-Hydroxy-3-(2-chlorophenyl)carbamoyl-1-naphthylazo]-7-[2-hydroxy-3-(3-methylphenyl)carbamoyl-1-naphthylazo]fluoren-9-one
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1156.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1156, source row 1190 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-[4-Methoxybenzyl-N-(2-pyridyl)amino]ethyldimethylamine maleate (mepyramine maleate; pyrilamine maleate)
CAS 59-33-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 346.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 346, source row 358 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-{4-(2-Ammoniopropylamino)-6-[4-hydroxy-3-(5-methyl-2-methoxy-4-sulfamoylphenylazo)-2-sulfonatonaphth-7-yl amino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-ylamino}-2-aminopropyl formate
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1194.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1194, source row 1231 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3',6'-Dihydroxy-4',5'-diiodospiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene)-3-one (Solvent Red 73) and its sodium salt (Acid Red 95; CI 45425) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 38577-97-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1336.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1336, source row 1411 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3',6'-Dihydroxy-4',5'-diiodospiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene)-3-one (Solvent Red 73) and its sodium salt (Acid Red 95; CI 45425) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 33239-19-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1336.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1336, source row 1412 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3'-Ethyl-5',6',7',8'-tetrahydro-5',5',8',8'-tetramethyl-2'-acetonaphthone or 7-acetyl-6-ethyl-1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (AETT; versalide)
CAS 88-29-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 362.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 362, source row 376 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3(or 5)-((4-(Benzylmethylamino)phenyl)azo)-1,2-(or 1,4)-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazolium and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 89959-98-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1259.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1259, source row 1306 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3(or 5)-((4-(Benzylmethylamino)phenyl)azo)-1,2-(or 1,4)-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazolium and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 12221-69-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1259.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1259, source row 1307 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3(or 5)-[[4-[(7-Amino-1-hydroxy-3-sulfonato-2-naphthyl)azo]-1-naphthyl]azo]salicylic acid and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 3442-21-5 · EC 222-351-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1266.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1266, source row 1314 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3(or 5)-[[4-[(7-Amino-1-hydroxy-3-sulfonato-2-naphthyl)azo]-1-naphthyl]azo]salicylic acid and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 34977-63-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1266.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1266, source row 1315 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,3'-(Sulfonylbis(2-nitro-4,1-phenylene)imino)bis(6-(phenylamino)) benzenesulfonic acid and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 6373-79-1 · EC 228-922-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1258.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1258, source row 1305 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine
CAS 91-94-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 712.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 712, source row 739 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride
CAS 612-83-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 715.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 715, source row 742 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrogen bis(sulfate)
CAS 64969-34-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 718.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 718, source row 745 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine sulfate
CAS 74332-73-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 719.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 719, source row 746 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine (o-dianisidine) and its salts
CAS 119-90-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 709.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 709, source row 736 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (phenolphthalein (INN))
CAS 77-09-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 417.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 417, source row 440 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,4',5-Tribromosalicylanilide (tribromsalan (INN))
CAS 87-10-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 373.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 373, source row 389 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenethylamine (mescaline) and its salts
CAS 54-04-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 222.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 222, source row 230 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,4-Diaminobenzoic acid, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 619-05-6 · EC 210-577-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1229.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1229, source row 1271 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
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Complete schedules dataset- Included scope
- Schedules 4–8: prohibited, restricted, colourant, preservative and UV-filter entries.
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New Zealand cosmetic product schedules 4–8
Prohibited and restricted substances, permitted colorants, preservatives and UV filters
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