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Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

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N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-4-trifluormethyl-aniline (HC Yellow No. 13)

CAS 10442-83-8 · EC 443-760-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 261.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in non-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 2.5% (b) 2.5% · Other limitations: (a) and (b): - Do not use with nitrosating agents - 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 261, source row 316 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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N-substituted derivatives of p-phenylenediamines and their salts; N-substituted derivatives of o-phenylenediamine,ϖ with the exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Schedule and in Schedule 4, entries 1309, 1311, and 1312.

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 8.

Conditions: Product scope: Oxidizing colouring agents for hair dyeing: (a) General use (b) Professional use · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3% calculated as free base · 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows For (b): The mixing ratio. For professional use only. ⚠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. Contains phenylenediamines. Wear suitable gloves.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 8, source row 13 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Nicomethanol hydrofluoride (3-pyridinemethanol hydrofluoride)

CAS 62756-44-9 · EC 700-352-1 (L)

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 47.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains nicomethanol hydrofluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 47, source row 68 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Oak moss extract (Evernia prunastri extract)

CAS 90028-68-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 91.

Conditions: Other limitations: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Schedule 1, condition 1(2) when its concentration exceeds: 0.001% in leave-on products 0.01% in rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 5, reference 91, source row 120 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Octadecenyl-ammonium fluoride (9-octadecen-1-amine hydrofluoride)

CAS 36505-83-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 39.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral hygiene products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains octadecenyl-ammonium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 39, source row 60 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts

CAS 144-62-7 · EC 205-634-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 3.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair products · Maximum concentration: 5% · Other limitations: For professional use only · Warnings: For professional use only.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 3, source row 6 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenol, 2,2'-methylene​bis[4-amino-], (2,2'-methylenebis-4-aminophenol)

CAS 63969-46-0 · EC 440-850-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 284.

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 1.0% (b) 1.0% · 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.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 284, source row 343 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenol, 2,2'-methylene​bis[4-amino-], and its dihydrochloride (2,2'-methylenebis-4-aminophenol HCl)

CAS 27311-52-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 284.

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 1.0% (b) 1.0% · 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.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 284, source row 344 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenol, 2-amino-5-ethyl-hydrochloride (2-amino-5-ethylphenol HCl)

CAS 149861-22-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 269.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0% · Warnings: 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 269, source row 324 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenol, 3-amino-2,6-dimethyl (3-amino-2,6-dimethylphenol)

CAS 6994-64-5 · EC 230-268-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 303.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0% · Warnings: 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 303, source row 365 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenol, 4,4'-(4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-1,1-dioxido-3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2,6-dibromo- (Tetrabromophenol Blue)

CAS 4430-25-5 · EC 224-622-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 319.

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 0.2% (calculated as free base) (b) 0.2% · 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 319, source row 399 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phenyl methyl pyrazolone (3-methyl-1-phenyl-5-pyrazolone)

CAS 89-25-8 · EC 201-891-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 228.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.25% · Warnings: 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 228, source row 276 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Phosphoric acid compound with 4-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)(4-imino-3,5-dimethyl-2,5-cyclo​hexadien-1-ylidene)​methyl]-2,6-dimethyl​aniline (1:1) (HC Blue No. 15)

CAS 74578-10-2 · EC 277-929-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 289.

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 0.2% (b) 0.2% · 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 289, source row 350 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Pinus strobus and Pinus species oil and extract e.g. Pinus strobus bark extract; cone extract; twig oil; e.g. Pinus species twig leaf extract; twig leaf oil

CAS 94266-48-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 115.

Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*

Source:Schedule 5, reference 115, source row 145 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Pinus sylvestris oil and extract e.g. Pinus sylvestris oil; leaf extract; leaf oil; leaf water; cone extract; bark extract; bud extract; twig leaf extract; twig leaf oil

CAS 84012-35-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 110.

Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*

Source:Schedule 5, reference 110, source row 139 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Polyacrylamides

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 66.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Body leave-on products (b) Other cosmetic products · Other limitations: (a) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.1 mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content: 0.5 mg/kg

Source:Schedule 5, reference 66, source row 93 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Potassium fluoride

CAS 7789-23-3 · EC 232-151-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 32.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains potassium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 32, source row 53 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Potassium fluorosilicate (dipotassium hexafluorosilicate)

CAS 16871-90-2 · EC 240-896-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 41.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains potassium fluorosilicate. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 41, source row 62 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Potassium hydroxide

CAS 1310-58-3 · EC 215-181-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 15d.

Conditions: Product scope: Callosity softener/remover · Maximum concentration: 1.5% · Warnings: Contains alkali. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Read directions for use carefully.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 15d, source row 34 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Potassium monofluorophosphate (dipotassium fluorophosphate)

CAS 14104-28-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 28.

Conditions: Product scope: Oral products · Maximum concentration: 0.15% calculated as F When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under Schedule 5, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15% · Warnings: Contains potassium monofluorophosphate. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15%, calculated as F, unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. for adult use only) the following labelling is obligatory: Children five years and under should use a smear of toothpaste and children six years and over should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 28, source row 49 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Potassium or sodium hydroxide

CAS 1310-58-3 · EC 215-181-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 15a.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Nail cuticle solvent (b) Hair straightener (i) General use (ii) Professional use (c) pH adjuster – depilatories (d) Other uses as pH adjuster · Maximum concentration: (a) 5% by weight* (b)(i) 2% by weight* (b)(ii) 4.5% by weight* · Other limitations: (c) pH value not to exceed pH 12.7 (d) pH value not to exceed pH 11 · Warnings: For (a): Contains alkali. Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness. Keep out of reach of children. For ((b)(i)): Contains alkali. Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness. Keep out of reach of children. For ((b)(ii)): For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness. For (c): Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 15a, source row 30 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Potassium or sodium hydroxide

CAS 1310-73-2 · EC 215-185-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 15a.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Nail cuticle solvent (b) Hair straightener (i) General use (ii) Professional use (c) pH adjuster – depilatories (d) Other uses as pH adjuster · Maximum concentration: (a) 5% by weight* (b)(i) 2% by weight* (b)(ii) 4.5% by weight* · Other limitations: (c) pH value not to exceed pH 12.7 (d) pH value not to exceed pH 11 · Warnings: Contains alkali.

Source:Schedule 5, reference 15a, source row 31 · 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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