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New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

Official group-standard schedules cover prohibited, restricted and positive-list substances.

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Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

Official ingredient records

357 matching records
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N-(Hydroxymethyl)-N-(dihydroxy​methyl-1,3-dioxo-2,5-imidazolidinyl-4)-N'-(hydroxymethyl)urea (diazolidinyl urea)

CAS 78491-02-8 · EC 278-928-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 46.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 46, source row 120 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Natural hydrated aluminium silicate, Al2O3•2SiO2•2H2O, containing calcium, magnesium or iron carbonates, ferric hydroxide, quartz-sand, mica, etc. as impurities (bentonite)

CAS 1302-78-9 · EC 215-108-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 119.

Conditions: Colour index: 77004 · CAS: 1302-78-9 · Colour: White

Source:Schedule 6, reference 119, source row 131 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methyl-6-(2-methyl-3-(1,3,3,3-tetramethyl-1-(trimethylsilyl)oxy)-disiloxanyl)propyl) (drometrizole trisiloxane)

CAS 155633-54-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 16.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 15%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 16, source row 18 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenol, 4,4'-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2,6-dibromo-3-methyl‑,S,S-dioxide (bromocresol green)

CAS 76-60-8 · EC 200-972-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 152.

Conditions: CAS: 76-60-8 · Colour: Green · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 152, source row 178 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenol, 4,4'-(3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2-bromo-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-,S,S-dioxide (bromothymol blue)

CAS 76-59-5 · EC 200-971-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 151.

Conditions: CAS: 76-59-5 · Colour: Blue · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 151, source row 177 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)

CAS 94-43-9 · EC 202-331-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 17.

Conditions: Product scope: Eye products · Maximum concentration: 0.007% of mercury (Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Group Standard, the maximum concentration of mercury (Hg) remains fixed at 0.007% · Warnings: Contains phenylmercuric compounds.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 17, source row 71 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenylmercuric salts (including borate) e.g. phenyl mercuric acetate

CAS 62-38-4 · EC 200-532-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 17.

Conditions: Product scope: Eye products · Maximum concentration: 0.007% of mercury (Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorized by this Group Standard, the maximum concentration of mercury (Hg) remains fixed at 0.007% · Warnings: Contains phenylmercuric compounds.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 17, source row 70 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Polychloro copper phthalocyanine (Phthalocyanine Green, Pigment Green 7)

CAS 1328-53-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 107.

Conditions: Colour index: 74260 · CAS: 1328-53-6 · Colour: Green · Product scope: Not to be used in eye products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 107, source row 109 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Polyhexamethylene 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Salicylic acid and its salts

CAS 69-72-7 · EC 200-712-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 3.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) · Other limitations: For salicylic acid: Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age Not to be used in oral products Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation For salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos · Warnings: Not to be used for children under three years of age. Solely for products which might be used for children under three years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 3, source row 22 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salicylic acid and its salts e.g. MEA-salicylate

CAS 59866-70-5 · EC 261-963-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 3.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) · Other limitations: For salicylic acid: Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age Not to be used in oral products Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation For salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos · Warnings: Not to be used for children under three years of age. Solely for products which might be used for children under three years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 3, source row 25 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salicylic acid and its salts e.g. TEA-salicylate

CAS 2174-16-5 · EC 218-531-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 3.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) · Other limitations: For salicylic acid: Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age Not to be used in oral products Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation For salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos · Warnings: Not to be used for children under three years of age. Solely for products which might be used for children under three years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 3, source row 28 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salicylic acid and its salts e.g. calcium salicylate

CAS 824-35-1 · EC 212-525-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 3.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) · Other limitations: For salicylic acid: Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age Not to be used in oral products Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation For salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos · Warnings: Not to be used for children under three years of age. Solely for products which might be used for children under three years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 3, source row 23 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salicylic acid and its salts e.g. magnesium salicylate

CAS 18917-89-0 · EC 242-669-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 3.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) · Other limitations: For salicylic acid: Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age Not to be used in oral products Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation For salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos · Warnings: Not to be used for children under three years of age. Solely for products which might be used for children under three years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 3, source row 24 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salicylic acid and its salts e.g. potassium salicylate

CAS 578-36-9 · EC 209-421-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 3.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) · Other limitations: For salicylic acid: Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age Not to be used in oral products Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation For salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos · Warnings: Not to be used for children under three years of age. Solely for products which might be used for children under three years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 3, source row 27 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salicylic acid and its salts e.g. sodium salicylate

CAS 54-51-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 3.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid) · Other limitations: For salicylic acid: Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age Not to be used in oral products Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation For salicylic acid salts: Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except for shampoos · Warnings: Not to be used for children under three years of age. Solely for products which might be used for children under three years of age and which remain in prolonged contact with the skin.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 3, source row 26 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. MEA-benzoate

CAS 4337-66-0 · EC 224-387-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

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

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. ammonium benzoate

CAS 1863-63-4 · EC 217-468-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1a, source row 4 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. butyl benzoate

CAS 136-60-7 · EC 205-252-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1a, source row 12 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. calcium benzoate

CAS 2090-05-3 · EC 218-235-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1a, source row 5 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. ethyl benzoate

CAS 93-89-0 · EC 202-284-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1a, source row 10 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. isobutyl benzoate

CAS 120-50-3 · EC 204-401-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1a, source row 13 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. isopropyl benzoate

CAS 939-48-0 · EC 213-361-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1a, source row 14 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. magnesium benzoate

CAS 553-70-8 · EC 209-045-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

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

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. methyl benzoate

CAS 93-58-3 · EC 202-259-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1a, source row 9 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. phenyl benzoate

CAS 93-99-2 · EC 202-293-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1a, source row 15 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. potassium benzoate

CAS 582-25-2 · EC 209-481-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1a, source row 6 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under Schedule 7, entry 1, and esters of benzoic acid e.g. propyl benzoate

CAS 2315-68-6 · EC 219-020-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 1a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% (acid)

Source:Schedule 7, reference 1a, source row 11 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Silver

CAS 7440-22-4 · EC 231-131-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 142.

Conditions: Colour index: 77820 · CAS: 7440-22-4 · Colour: White · Other limitations: E 174

Source:Schedule 6, reference 142, source row 158 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Silver chloride deposited on titanium dioxide

CAS 7783-90-6 · EC 232-033-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 52.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.004% calculated as AgCl · Other limitations: 20% AgCl (w/w) on TiO2. Not to be used in products for children under three years of age, in oral products and in eye and lip products

Source:Schedule 7, reference 52, source row 128 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium 1-amino-4-(cyclohexyl​amino)-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulfonate (Acid Blue 62)

CAS 4368-56-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 94.

Conditions: Colour index: 62045 · CAS: 4368-56-3 · Colour: Blue · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 94, source row 96 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium 2-[(2-hydroxynaphthyl)azo]​naphthalenesulfonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Pigment Red 49)

CAS 1248-18-6 · EC 214-998-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 25.

Conditions: Colour index: 15630 · CAS: 1248-18-6 · Colour: Red · Maximum concentration: 3%

Source:Schedule 6, reference 25, source row 26 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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