New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations
Official group-standard schedules cover prohibited, restricted and positive-list substances.
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2166 matching records3,4-Dihydro-2-methoxy-2-methyl-4-phenyl-2H,5H-pyrano[3,2-c]-[1]benzopyran-5-one (cyclocoumarol)
CAS 518-20-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 234.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 234, source row 242 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,4-Dihydrocoumarin, when used as a fragrance ingredient
CAS 119-84-6 · EC 204-354-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 427.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 427, source row 451 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,4-Dinitrotoluene
CAS 610-39-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 693.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 693, source row 720 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,4-Methylenedioxyaniline and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 14268-66-7 · EC 238-161-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1248.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1248, source row 1293 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,4-Methylenedioxyphenol and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 533-31-3 · EC 208-561-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1247.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1247, source row 1292 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enone (isophorone)
CAS 78-59-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1101.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1101, source row 1132 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,5-Dinitrotoluene
CAS 618-85-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 694.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 694, source row 721 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,6,10-Trimethyl-3,5,9-undecatrien-2-one (pseudo-isomethyl ionone), when used as a fragrance ingredient
CAS 1117-41-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 449.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 449, source row 473 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,7-Dimethyl-2-octen-1-ol (6,7-dihydrogeraniol), when used as a fragrance ingredient
CAS 40607-48-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 429.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 429, source row 453 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienenitrile
CAS 5146-66-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1638.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1638, source row 2131 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3- and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde (HICC)
CAS 51414-25-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1380.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1380, source row 1463 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3- and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde (HICC)
CAS 31906-04-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1380.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1380, source row 1464 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-(1-Naphthyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin
CAS 39923-41-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 243.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 243, source row 252 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethyluronium trichloroacetate (monuron-TCA)
CAS 140-41-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1019.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1019, source row 1048 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-(N-Methyl-N-(4-methylamino-3-nitrophenyl)amino)propane-1,2-diol and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 93633-79-5 · EC 403-440-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1289.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1289, source row 1344 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-(Piperazin-1-yl)-benzo[d]isothiazole hydrochloride
CAS 87691-88-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1513.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1513, source row 1705 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Amino-9-ethyl carbazole (9-ethylcarbazole-3-ylamine)
CAS 132-32-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1523.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1523, source row 1715 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Benzylidene camphor
CAS 15087-24-8 · EC 239-139-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1379.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1379, source row 1462 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Chloro-2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-benzaldehyde (chloroatranol)
CAS 57074-21-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1382.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1382, source row 1466 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Chloro-4-(3-fluorobenzyloxy)aniline
CAS 202197-26-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1520.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1520, source row 1712 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Diethylaminopropyl cinnamate
CAS 538-66-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 130.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 130, source row 132 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Ethyl-2-methyl-2-(3-methylbutyl)-1,3-oxazolidine
CAS 143860-04-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1163.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1163, source row 1198 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Hydroxy-4-(phenylazo)-2-naphthoic acid and its calcium salt (Pigment Red 64:1; CI 15800), when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 27757-79-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1331.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1331, source row 1400 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Hydroxy-4-(phenylazo)-2-naphthoic acid and its calcium salt (Pigment Red 64:1; CI 15800), when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 6371-76-2 · EC 228-899-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1331.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1331, source row 1401 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Hydroxy-4-[(2-hydroxynaphthyl)azo]-7-nitronaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid (Acid Black No. 52) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 16279-54-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1323.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1323, source row 1387 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Hydroxy-4-[(2-hydroxynaphthyl)azo]-7-nitronaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid (Acid Black No. 52) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 5610-64-0 · EC 227-029-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1323.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1323, source row 1388 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Hydroxy-N-(o-tolyl)-4-[(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-carboxamide (Pigment Red 112; CI 12370) and its salts when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 6535-46-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1346.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1346, source row 1425 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (urocanic acid) and its ethyl ester
CAS 104-98-3 · EC 203-258-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 418.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 418, source row 441 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Imidazol-4-ylacrylic acid (urocanic acid) and its ethyl ester
CAS 27538-35-8 · EC 248-515-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 418.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 418, source row 442 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Methylpyrazole
CAS 1453-58-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1686.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1686, source row 2184 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Nitro-4-aminophenoxyethanol and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 50982-74-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1250.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1250, source row 1295 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Oxoandrost-4-ene-17-beta-carboxylic acid
CAS 302-97-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1488.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1488, source row 1670 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-[(2-Nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)amino]propane-1,2-diol (HC Yellow No. 6) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 104333-00-8 · EC 410-010-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1324.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1324, source row 1389 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-[(4-(Acetylamino)phenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-7-[[[[5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)-7-sulfo-2-naphthalenyl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 3441-14-3 · EC 222-348-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1269.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1269, source row 1318 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-[[4-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)methylamino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino]-1,2-propanediol (HC Blue No. 10) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 173994-75-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1326.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1326, source row 1391 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-[[4-[(2-Hydroxyethyl)methylamino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino]-1,2-propanediol (HC Blue No. 10) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 102767-27-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1326.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1326, source row 1392 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-[[4-[Ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino]-1,2-propanediol (HC Blue No. 9) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 114087-41-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1327.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1327, source row 1393 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-[[4-[Ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino]-1,2-propanediol (HC Blue No. 9) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 114087-42-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1327.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1327, source row 1394 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3H-Indolium, 2-(2-((2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)amino)ethenyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl- and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 4208-80-4 · EC 224-132-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1273.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1273, source row 1323 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
3H-Indolium, 2-[[(4-methoxyphenyl)methylhydrazono]methyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl- and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 54060-92-3 · EC 258-946-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1272.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1272, source row 1322 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one (4',5'-dibromofluorescein; Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 596-03-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1333.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1333, source row 1404 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one (4',5'-dibromofluorescein; Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 4372-02-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1333.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1333, source row 1405 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
4'-Ethoxy-2-benzimidazoleanilide
CAS 120187-29-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1005.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1005, source row 1032 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
4,4'-(1,3-Phenylene-bis(1-methylethylidene))bis-phenol
CAS 13595-25-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1476.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1476, source row 1658 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
4,4'-(4-Iminocyclohexa-2,5-dienylidenemethylene)dianiline hydrochloride
CAS 569-61-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 706.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 706, source row 733 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
4,4'-Bi-o-toluidine (o-tolidine)
CAS 119-93-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 721.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 721, source row 748 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
4,4'-Bi-o-toluidine dihydrochloride
CAS 612-82-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 722.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 722, source row 749 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
4,4'-Bi-o-toluidine sulfate
CAS 74753-18-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 724.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 724, source row 751 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
4,4'-Bis(N-carbamoyl-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide)diphenylmethane
CAS 151882-81-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1467.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1467, source row 1649 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
4,4'-Carbonimidoylbis[N,N-dimethylaniline] and its salts
CAS 492-80-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1067.
Source:Schedule 4, reference 1067, source row 1098 · 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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