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New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

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Sodium 3,3'-(9,10-dioxoanthracene-1,4-diyldiimino)bis(2,4,6-trimethyl​benzenesulfonate) (Acid Blue 80)

CAS 4474-24-2 · EC 224-748-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 93.

Conditions: Colour index: 61585 · CAS: 4474-24-2 · Colour: Blue · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 93, source row 95 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium 4-(3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-(phenylazo)pyrazol-2-yl)​benzene​sulfonate (Acid Yellow 11)

CAS 6359-82-6 · EC 228-808-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 42.

Conditions: Colour index: 18820 · CAS: 6359-82-6 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 42, source row 44 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium 4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)​azo]benzenesulfonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Acid Orange 7)

CAS 633-96-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 21.

Conditions: Colour index: 15510 · CAS: 633-96-5 · Colour: Orange · Product scope: Not to be used in eye products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 21, source row 22 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium 4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)​azo]naphthalenesulfonate (Acid Red 88)

CAS 1658-56-6 · EC 216-760-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 24.

Conditions: Colour index: 15620 · CAS: 1658-56-6 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 24, source row 25 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium 4-[(4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)azo]-3-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulfonate (Acid Red 195)

CAS 12220-24-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 153.

Conditions: CAS: 12220-24-5 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 153, source row 179 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium 4-[(9,10-dihydro-4-hydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl)amino]toluene-3-sulfonate (Acid Violet 43)

CAS 4430-18-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 90.

Conditions: Colour index: 60730 · CAS: 4430-18-6 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 90, source row 92 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium 4-amino-5-hydroxy-3-((4-nitrophenyl)azo)-6-(phenylazo)​naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate (Acid Black 1)

CAS 1064-48-8 · EC 213-903-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 46.

Conditions: Colour index: 20470 · CAS: 1064-48-8 · Colour: Black · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 46, source row 48 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate (sodium hydroxymethylglycinate)

CAS 70161-44-3 · EC 274-357-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 51.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.5% · Other limitations: Not to be used unless the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is < 0.1% w/w

Source:Schedule 7, reference 51, source row 127 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium salt of 2-2'-bis-(1,4-phenylene)1H-benzimidazole-4,6-disulfonic acid) (disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, bisdisulizole disodium)

CAS 180898-37-7 · EC 29-750-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 24.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% (expressed as acid)

Source:Schedule 8, reference 24, source row 28 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sodium tris(1,2-naphthoquinone-1-oximato-O,O')ferrate(1-) (Pigment Green 8)

CAS 16143-80-9 · EC 240-299-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 1.

Conditions: Colour index: 10006 · CAS: 16143-80-9 · Colour: Green · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 1, source row 2 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Sulfonated nigrosine colour (Acid Black 2)

CAS 8005-03-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 84.

Conditions: Colour index: 50420 · CAS: 8005-03-6 · Colour: Black · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 84, source row 86 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Tetrasodium 1-acetamido-2-hydroxy-3-(4-((4-sulfonatophenyl​azo)-7-sulfonato-1-naphthylazo))​naphthalene-4,6-disulfonate (Brilliant Black 1)

CAS 2519-30-4 · EC 219-746-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 53.

Conditions: Colour index: 28440 · CAS: 2519-30-4 · Colour: Black · Other limitations: E 151

Source:Schedule 6, reference 53, source row 55 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Tetrasodium 6-amino-4-hydroxy-3-[[7-sulfonato-4-[(4-sulfonatophenyl)​azo]-1-naphthyl]azo]naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate (Food Black 2)

CAS 2118-39-0 · EC 218-326-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 52.

Conditions: Colour index: 27755 · CAS: 2118-39-0 · Colour: Black

Source:Schedule 6, reference 52, source row 54 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Tetrasodium 7-hydroxy-8-[(4-sulfonato-1-naphthyl)azo]​naphthalene-1,3,6-trisulfonate (Acid Red 41)

CAS 5850-44-2 · EC 227-454-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 36.

Conditions: Colour index: 16290 · CAS: 5850-44-2 · Colour: Red

Source:Schedule 6, reference 36, source row 38 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Thiomersal

CAS 54-64-8 · EC 200-210-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 16.

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 thiomersal.

Source:Schedule 7, reference 16, source row 69 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Titanium dioxide

CAS 13463-67-7 · EC 236-675-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 143.

Conditions: Colour index: 77891 · CAS: 13463-67-7 · Colour: White · Other limitations: E 171 Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1% or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm, to be used in compliance with Schedule 5, entry 321

Source:Schedule 6, reference 143, source row 159 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Titanium dioxide (nano)

CAS 13463-67-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 27a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 25% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - Purity ≥ 99% - Rutile form, or rutile with up to 5% anatase, with crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters of spherical, needle, or lanceolate shapes - Median particle size based on number size distribution ≥ 30 nm - Aspect ratio from 1 to 4, 5, and volume specific surface area ≤ 460 m2/cm3 - Coated with silica, hydrated silica, alumina, aluminium hydroxide, aluminium stearate, stearic acid, trimethoxycaprylylsilane, glycerin, dimethicone, hydrogen dimethicone, simethicone, or coated with one of the following combinations: o Silica at a maximum concentration of 16% and cetyl phosphate at a maximum concentration of 6% o Alumina at a maximum concentration of 7% and manganese dioxide at a maximum concentration of 0.7% (not to be used in lip products) o Alumina at a maximum concentration of 3% and triethoxycapryl​ylsilane at a maximum concentration of 9% - Photocatalytic activity ≤ 10% compared to corresponding noncoated or non-doped reference - Nanoparticles are photostable in the final formulation · Warnings: For face products containing titanium dioxide (nano) coated with the combination alumina and manganese dioxide: Not to be used on the lips.

Source:Schedule 8, reference 27a, source row 31 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Titanium dioxide (nano)

CAS 1317-70-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 27a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 25% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - Purity ≥ 99% - Rutile form, or rutile with up to 5% anatase, with crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters of spherical, needle, or lanceolate shapes - Median particle size based on number size distribution ≥ 30 nm - Aspect ratio from 1 to 4, 5, and volume specific surface area ≤ 460 m2/cm3 - Coated with silica, hydrated silica, alumina, aluminium hydroxide, aluminium stearate, stearic acid, trimethoxycaprylylsilane, glycerin, dimethicone, hydrogen dimethicone, simethicone, or coated with one of the following combinations: o Silica at a maximum concentration of 16% and cetyl phosphate at a maximum concentration of 6% o Alumina at a maximum concentration of 7% and manganese dioxide at a maximum concentration of 0.7% (not to be used in lip products) o Alumina at a maximum concentration of 3% and triethoxycapryl​ylsilane at a maximum concentration of 9% - Photocatalytic activity ≤ 10% compared to corresponding noncoated or non-doped reference - Nanoparticles are photostable in the final formulation · Warnings: For face products containing titanium dioxide (nano) coated with the combination alumina and manganese dioxide: Not to be used on the lips.

Source:Schedule 8, reference 27a, source row 32 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Titanium dioxide (nano)

CAS 1317-80-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 27a.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 25% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - Purity ≥ 99% - Rutile form, or rutile with up to 5% anatase, with crystalline structure and physical appearance as clusters of spherical, needle, or lanceolate shapes - Median particle size based on number size distribution ≥ 30 nm - Aspect ratio from 1 to 4, 5, and volume specific surface area ≤ 460 m2/cm3 - Coated with silica, hydrated silica, alumina, aluminium hydroxide, aluminium stearate, stearic acid, trimethoxycaprylylsilane, glycerin, dimethicone, hydrogen dimethicone, simethicone, or coated with one of the following combinations: o Silica at a maximum concentration of 16% and cetyl phosphate at a maximum concentration of 6% o Alumina at a maximum concentration of 7% and manganese dioxide at a maximum concentration of 0.7% (not to be used in lip products) o Alumina at a maximum concentration of 3% and triethoxycapryl​ylsilane at a maximum concentration of 9% - Photocatalytic activity ≤ 10% compared to corresponding noncoated or non-doped reference - Nanoparticles are photostable in the final formulation · Warnings: For face products containing titanium dioxide (nano) coated with the combination alumina and manganese dioxide: Not to be used on the lips.

Source:Schedule 8, reference 27a, source row 33 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium (2S-trans)-[18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]​cuprate(3-) (chlorophyllin)

CAS 85536-03-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 116.

Conditions: Colour index: 75810 · CAS: 85536-03-4 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: E 140 and E 141

Source:Schedule 6, reference 116, source row 122 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium (2S-trans)-[18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]​cuprate(3-) (chlorophyllin)

CAS 1406-65-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 116.

Conditions: Colour index: 75810 · CAS: 1406-65-1 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: E 140 and E 141

Source:Schedule 6, reference 116, source row 123 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium (2S-trans)-[18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]​cuprate(3-) (chlorophyllin)

CAS 24111-17-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 116.

Conditions: Colour index: 75810 · CAS: 24111-17-9 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: E 140 and E 141

Source:Schedule 6, reference 116, source row 124 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium (2S-trans)-[18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]​cuprate(3-) (chlorophyllin)

CAS 15739-09-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 116.

Conditions: Colour index: 75810 · CAS: 15739-09-0 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: E 140 and E 141

Source:Schedule 6, reference 116, source row 125 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium (2S-trans)-[18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]​cuprate(3-) (chlorophyllin)

CAS 519-62-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 116.

Conditions: Colour index: 75810 · CAS: 519-62-0 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: E 140 and E 141

Source:Schedule 6, reference 116, source row 126 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium (2S-trans)-[18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]​cuprate(3-) (chlorophyllin)

CAS 479-61-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 116.

Conditions: Colour index: 75810 · CAS: 479-61-8 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: E 140 and E 141

Source:Schedule 6, reference 116, source row 127 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium (2S-trans)-[18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]​cuprate(3-) (chlorophyllin)

CAS 11006-34-1 · EC 234-242-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 116.

Conditions: Colour index: 75810 · CAS: 11006-34-1 · Colour: Green · Other limitations: E 140 and E 141

Source:Schedule 6, reference 116, source row 128 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulfonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Acid Red 18)

CAS 2611-82-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 35.

Conditions: Colour index: 16255 · CAS: 2611-82-7 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 124

Source:Schedule 6, reference 35, source row 37 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4'-sulfo​natonaphthyl)azo]naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate (Food Red 9, amaranth)

CAS 915-67-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 33.

Conditions: Colour index: 16185 · CAS: 915-67-3 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: E 123

Source:Schedule 6, reference 33, source row 35 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfo​phenyl)-4-((4-sulfophenyl)azo)​pyrazole-3-carboxylate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Acid Yellow 23, tartrazine)

CAS 1934-21-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 44.

Conditions: Colour index: 19140 · CAS: 1934-21-0 · Colour: Yellow · Other limitations: E 102

Source:Schedule 6, reference 44, source row 46 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonate (Solvent Green 7)

CAS 6358-69-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 87.

Conditions: Colour index: 59040 · CAS: 6358-69-6 · Colour: Green · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 87, source row 89 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Trisodium tris[5,6-dihydro-5-(hydroxyimino)-6-oxonaphthalene-2-sulfonato(2-)-N5,O6]ferrate(3-) (Acid Green 1)

CAS 19381-50-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 2.

Conditions: Colour index: 10020 · CAS: 19381-50-1 · Colour: Green · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

Source:Schedule 6, reference 2, source row 3 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Zinc oxide

CAS 1314-13-2 · EC 215-222-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 144.

Conditions: Colour index: 77947 · CAS: 1314-13-2 · Colour: White · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation

Source:Schedule 6, reference 144, source row 160 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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Zinc oxide

CAS 1314-13-2 · EC 215-222-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 30.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 25% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation

Source:Schedule 8, reference 30, source row 36 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

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