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New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

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

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Environmental Protection Authority
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Coverage version
Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

Official ingredient records

2913 matching records
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2-Methyl-1-naphthol (1-hydroxy-2-methylnaphthalene)

CAS 7469-77-4 · EC 231-265-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 213.

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% (when both 2-methyl-1-naphthol and 1-acetoxy-2-methylnaphthalene are present in a hair dye formulation, the maximum concentration on the head of 2-methyl-1-naphthol should 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 213, source row 253 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-Methyl-5-hydroxyethyl​amino-phenol (5-[(2-hydroxyethyl)​amino]-o-cresol)

CAS 55302-96-0 · EC 259-583-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 229.

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% · 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 229, source row 277 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-Methylresorcinol (1,3-benzenediol, 2-methyl)

CAS 608-25-3 · EC 210-155-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 243.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.8% (b) 1.8% (c) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1.25% · Other limitations: (c) 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 (c): 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 243, source row 296 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)​azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride

CAS 68391-32-2 · EC 269-944-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 304.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 2%

Source:Schedule 5, reference 304, source row 366 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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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

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2-Nitro-N1-phenyl-benzene-1,4-diamine (HC Red No. 1)

CAS 2784-89-6 · EC 220-494-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 258.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 1% · Warnings: ⚠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 258, source row 313 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid and its potassium, sodium and triethanolamine salts (phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, ensulizole (INN))

CAS 27503-81-7 · EC 248-502-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 6.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 8% (expressed as acid)

Source:Schedule 8, reference 6, source row 7 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]​ethanol (HC Yellow No. 2)

CAS 4926-55-0 · EC 225-555-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 255.

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 0.75% (b) 1.0% · 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 255, source row 310 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-[(2-methoxy-4-nitro​phenyl)amino]ethanol and its salts (2-hydroxyethylamino-5-nitroanisole)

CAS 66095-81-6 · EC 266-138-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 236.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.2% · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating systems Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:Schedule 5, reference 236, source row 285 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-[(3-Aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]ethanol hydrochloride (hydroxyethoxy aminopyrazolopyridine HCl)

CAS 1079221-49-0 · EC 695-745-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 302.

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 302, source row 364 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-[(4-Aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride (Basic Orange 31)

CAS 97404-02-9 · EC 306-764-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 276.

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 0.5% (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 276, source row 333 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-N-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-oxobutyramide (Pigment Yellow 3)

CAS 6486-23-3 · EC 229-355-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 5.

Conditions: Colour index: 11710 · CAS: 6486-23-3 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

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

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2-[(4-Methoxy-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-oxo-N-(o-tolyl)butyramide (Pigment Orange 1)

CAS 6371-96-6 · EC 228-901-6

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

Conditions: Colour index: 11725 · CAS: 6371-96-6 · Colour: Orange · Product scope: Rinse-off products

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

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2-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide (Pigment Yellow 1)

CAS 2512-29-0 · EC 219-730-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 4.

Conditions: Colour index: 11680 · CAS: 2512-29-0 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 4, source row 5 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-[Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)​amino]-5-nitrophenol (HC Yellow No. 4)

CAS 59820-43-8 · EC 428-840-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 253.

Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 1.5% · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source:Schedule 5, reference 253, source row 308 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-[[4-(Dimethylamino)​phenyl]azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride (Basic Red 51)

CAS 77061-58-6 · EC 278-601-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 268.

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 0.5% (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 268, source row 323 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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2-amino-4,6-dinitrophenol, sodium salt (sodium picramate)

CAS 831-52-7 · EC 212-603-8

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 338 · 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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