New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

2-Amino-4,6-dinitrophenol (picramic acid)

CAS 96-91-3 · EC 202-544-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 280.

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 0.6% (b) 0.6% · 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 280, source row 337 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Amino-4-hydroxyethyl​aminoanisole and its sulfate (2-[(3-amino-4-methoxy​phenyl)amino]ethanol)

CAS 83763-47-7 · EC 280-733-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 245.

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 1.5% (as sulfate) · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers (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 245, source row 298 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Amino-4-hydroxyethyl​aminoanisole and its sulfate (2-[(3-amino-4-methoxy​phenyl)amino]ethanol)

CAS 83763-48-8 · EC 280-734-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 245.

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 1.5% (as sulfate) · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers (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 245, source row 299 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Amino-4-nitrophenol

CAS 99-57-0 · EC 202-767-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 383.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 383, source row 401 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Amino-5-nitrophenol

CAS 121-88-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 384.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 384, source row 402 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol

CAS 6358-09-4 · EC 228-762-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 252.

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 2.0% (b) 2.0% · 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 252, source row 307 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3]

CAS 10377-81-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1396.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1396, source row 1487 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Aminomethyl-p-aminophenol and its HCl salt, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 79352-72-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1230.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1230, source row 1272 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Aminophenol (o-aminophenol; CI 76520) and its salts

CAS 95-55-6 · EC 202-431-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1372.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1372, source row 1452 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Aminophenol (o-aminophenol; CI 76520) and its salts

CAS 67845-79-8 · EC 267-335-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1372.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1372, source row 1453 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Aminophenol (o-aminophenol; CI 76520) and its salts

CAS 51-19-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1372.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1372, source row 1454 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Benzyl-2-dimethylamino-4'-morpholinobutyrophenone

CAS 119313-12-1 · EC 404-360-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1614.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1614, source row 2101 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bronopol)

CAS 52-51-7 · EC 200-143-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 21.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: Avoid formation of nitrosamines

Source:Schedule 7, reference 21, source row 80 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Bromopropane

CAS 75-26-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 644.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 644, source row 668 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Butanone oxime

CAS 96-29-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1124.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1124, source row 1155 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Butyryl-3-hydroxy-5-thiocyclohexan-3-yl-cyclohex-2-en-1-one

CAS 94723-86-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1479.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1479, source row 1661 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Chloracetamide

CAS 79-07-2 · EC 201-174-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1387.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1387, source row 1474 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Chloro-5-nitro-N-hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 50610-28-1 · EC 256-652-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1318.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1318, source row 1381 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol and its salts (phenol, 2-chloro-6-(ethylamino)-4-nitro-)

CAS 131657-78-8 · EC 411-440-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 201.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: (b) 3.0% · Other limitations: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.5% (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:Schedule 5, reference 201, source row 239 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Chloro-6-fluoro-phenol

CAS 2040-90-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1477.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1477, source row 1659 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Chloro-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yldimethylamine (crimidine - ISO)

CAS 535-89-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 83.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 83, source row 84 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Chlorobenzene-1,4-diamine (2-chloro-p-phenylenediamine), its sulfate and dihydrochloride salts when used as a substance in hair dye products, including eyebrow dye products, and eyelash dye products

CAS 615-66-7 · EC 210-441-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1384.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1384, source row 1469 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Chlorobenzene-1,4-diamine (2-chloro-p-phenylenediamine), its sulfate and dihydrochloride salts when used as a substance in hair dye products, including eyebrow dye products, and eyelash dye products

CAS 61702-44-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1384.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1384, source row 1470 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Chlorobenzene-1,4-diamine (2-chloro-p-phenylenediamine), its sulfate and dihydrochloride salts when used as a substance in hair dye products, including eyebrow dye products, and eyelash dye products

CAS 615-46-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1384.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1384, source row 1471 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester (octocrylene)

CAS 6197-30-4 · EC 228-250-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 10.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Propellant spray products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 9% (b) 10%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 10, source row 12 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Diethylaminoethyl 3-hydroxy-4-phenylbenzoate and its salts

CAS 3572-52-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 128.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 128, source row 130 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethoxyethanol [1]

CAS 110-80-5 · EC 203-804-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 666.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 666, source row 691 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethoxyethyl acetate [2]

CAS 111-15-9 · EC 203-839-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 666.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 666, source row 692 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethoxyethyl-(2Z)-2-cyano-2-[3-(3-methoxypropylamino)cyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene]acetate (methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate)

CAS 1419401-88-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 32.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 3% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:Schedule 8, reference 32, source row 39 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethylhexanoic acid

CAS 149-57-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1024.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1024, source row 1053 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethylhexanoic acid, nickel salt [8]

CAS 7580-31-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1460.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1460, source row 1599 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethylhexyl 10-ethyl-4,4-dimethyl-7-oxo-8-oxa-3,5-dithia-4-stannatetradecanoate

CAS 57583-35-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1567.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1567, source row 2052 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethylhexyl 10-ethyl-4,4-dioctyl-7-oxo-8-oxa-3,5-dithia-4-stannatetradecanoate

CAS 15571-58-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1556.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1556, source row 2041 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethylhexyl 10-ethyl-4-[[2-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl]thio]-4-methyl-7-oxo-8-oxa-3,5-dithia-4-stannatetradecanoate

CAS 57583-34-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1555.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1555, source row 2040 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate (octyl dimethyl PABA, ethylhexyl dimethyl PABA, padimate O)

CAS 21245-02-3 · EC 244-289-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 21.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 8%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 21, source row 24 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate (octyl-salicylate, ethylhexyl salicylate, octisalate)

CAS 118-60-5 · EC 204-263-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 20.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 5%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 20, source row 23 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethylhexyl-2-ethylhexanoate

CAS 7425-14-1 · EC 231-057-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1491.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1491, source row 1673 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethylhexyl-4-methoxycinnamate (octyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, octinoxate)

CAS 113783-61-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 12.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 6%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 12, source row 14 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethylhexyl[[[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-methyl]thio]acetate

CAS 80387-97-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 680.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 680, source row 706 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Ethylphenylhydrazine hydrochloride

CAS 19398-06-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1514.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1514, source row 1706 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Furaldehyde (Furfural)

CAS 98-01-1 · EC 202-627-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 312.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.001%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 312, source row 391 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Hexylidene cyclopentanone

CAS 17373-89-6 · EC 241-411-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 177.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Oral products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (b) 0.06%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 177, source row 209 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone (benzophenone-3, oxybenzone)

CAS 131-57-7 · EC 205-031-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 4.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products (b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products (c) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 6% (b) 2.2% (c) 0.5% · Other limitations: For (a) and (b): Not more than 0.5% to protect product formulation (a) If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5% (b) If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as a UV filter must not exceed 1.7% · Warnings: For (a) and (b): Contains oxybenzone (or benzophenone-3).

Source:Schedule 8, reference 4, source row 5 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzo​phenone-5-sulfonic acid (benzophenone-4) and its sodium salt

CAS 4065-45-6 · EC 223-772-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 7.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% (of acid)

Source:Schedule 8, reference 7, source row 48 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzo​phenone-5-sulfonic acid (benzophenone-4) and its sodium salt

CAS 6628-37-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 8.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% (of acid)

Source:Schedule 8, reference 8, source row 49 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)

CAS 868-77-9 · EC 212-782-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 313.

Conditions: Product scope: Nail products · Other limitations: For professional use only · Warnings: For professional use only. Can cause allergic reaction.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 313, source row 392 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Hydroxyethylpicramic acid and its salts (1-hydroxy-2-beta-hydroxyethylamino-4,6-dinitrobenzene)

CAS 99610-72-7 · EC 412-520-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 222.

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) In combination with hydrogen peroxide the maximum use concentration upon application is 1.5% (b) 2.0% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers · 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 222, source row 265 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4]

CAS 68003-13-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1396.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1396, source row 1488 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Methoxy-4-nitrophenol (4-nitroguaiacol) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 3251-56-7 · EC 221-839-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1251.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1251, source row 1296 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2-Methoxyethanol [1]

CAS 109-86-4 · EC 203-713-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 665.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 665, source row 689 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30