New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations

2-{4-(2-Ammoniopropylamino)-6-[4-hydroxy-3-(5-methyl-2-methoxy-4-sulfamoylphenylazo)-2-sulfonatonaphth-7-yl amino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-ylamino}-2-aminopropyl formate

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1194.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1194, source row 1231 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

29H,31H-Phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32 copper (Pigment Blue 15)

CAS 147-14-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 105.

Conditions: Colour index: 74160 · CAS: 147-14-8 · Colour: Blue

Source:Schedule 6, reference 105, source row 107 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

29H,31H-Phthalocyanine (Pigment Blue 16)

CAS 574-93-6 · EC 209-378-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 104.

Conditions: Colour index: 74100 · CAS: 574-93-6 · Colour: Blue · Product scope: Rinse-off products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 104, source row 106 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16Z,18E)-4,8,13,17-Tetramethylicosa-2,4,6,8,​10,12,14,16,18-nonaenedioic acid (Natural Orange 4, annatto)

CAS 1393-63-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 109.

Conditions: Colour index: 75120 · CAS: 1393-63-1 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160b

Source:Schedule 6, reference 109, source row 111 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16Z,18E)-4,8,13,17-Tetramethylicosa-2,4,6,8,​10,12,14,16,18-nonaenedioic acid (Natural Orange 4, annatto)

CAS 89957-43-7

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 109.

Conditions: Colour index: 75120 · CAS: 89957-43-7 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160b

Source:Schedule 6, reference 109, source row 112 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16Z,18E)-4,8,13,17-Tetramethylicosa-2,4,6,8,​10,12,14,16,18-nonaenedioic acid (Natural Orange 4, annatto)

CAS 6983-79-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 109.

Conditions: Colour index: 75120 · CAS: 6983-79-5 · Colour: Orange · Other limitations: E 160b

Source:Schedule 6, reference 109, source row 113 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3',6'-Dihydroxy-4',5'-diiodospiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene)-3-one (Solvent Red 73) and its sodium salt (Acid Red 95; CI 45425) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 38577-97-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1336.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1336, source row 1411 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3',6'-Dihydroxy-4',5'-diiodospiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene)-3-one (Solvent Red 73) and its sodium salt (Acid Red 95; CI 45425) when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 33239-19-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1336.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1336, source row 1412 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3',6'-Dihydroxy-4',5'-dinitrospiro​[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one (Solvent Orange 16)

CAS 24545-86-6 · EC 246-308-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 77.

Conditions: Colour index: 45396 · CAS: 24545-86-6 · Colour: Orange · Maximum concentration: 1%, when used in lip products · Other limitations: Only in free acid form, when used in lip products

Source:Schedule 6, reference 77, source row 79 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3'-Ethyl-5',6',7',8'-tetrahydro-5',5',8',8'-tetramethyl-2'-acetonaphthone or 7-acetyl-6-ethyl-1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (AETT; versalide)

CAS 88-29-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 362.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 362, source row 376 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3(or 5)-((4-(Benzylmethylamino)phenyl)azo)-1,2-(or 1,4)-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazolium and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 89959-98-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1259.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1259, source row 1306 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3(or 5)-((4-(Benzylmethylamino)phenyl)azo)-1,2-(or 1,4)-dimethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazolium and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 12221-69-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1259.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1259, source row 1307 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3(or 5)-[[4-[(7-Amino-1-hydroxy-3-sulfonato-2-naphthyl)azo]-1-naphthyl]azo]salicylic acid and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 3442-21-5 · EC 222-351-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1266.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1266, source row 1314 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3(or 5)-[[4-[(7-Amino-1-hydroxy-3-sulfonato-2-naphthyl)azo]-1-naphthyl]azo]salicylic acid and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 34977-63-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1266.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1266, source row 1315 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,3'-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylene)bis(7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo-[2,2,1]-hept-1-ylmethanesulfonic acid) and its salts (terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, ecamsule)

CAS 92761-26-7

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

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

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

3,3'-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylene)bis(7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo-[2,2,1]-hept-1-ylmethanesulfonic acid) and its salts (terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, ecamsule)

CAS 90457-82-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 7.

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

Source:Schedule 8, reference 7, source row 9 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,3'-(Sulfonylbis(2-nitro-4,1-phenylene)imino)bis(6-(phenylamino)) benzenesulfonic acid and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 6373-79-1 · EC 228-922-0

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1258.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1258, source row 1305 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine

CAS 91-94-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 712.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 712, source row 739 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride

CAS 612-83-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 715.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 715, source row 742 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine dihydrogen bis(sulfate)

CAS 64969-34-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 718.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 718, source row 745 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine sulfate

CAS 74332-73-3

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 719.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 719, source row 746 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine (o-dianisidine) and its salts

CAS 119-90-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 709.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 709, source row 736 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,3-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)phthalide (phenolphthalein (INN))

CAS 77-09-8

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 417.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 417, source row 440 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,3′-(1,4-Phenylene)bis(5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine) (phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine)

CAS 55514-22-2 · EC 700-823-1 (L)

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 31.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 5% · 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 31, source row 38 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,3′-Dibromo-4,4′-hexamethyl​enedioxydibenzamidine (dibromo​hexamidine) and its salts, including isethionate e.g. dibromohexamidine isethionate

CAS 93856-83-8 · EC 299-116-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 15.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 15, source row 68 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,4',5-Tribromosalicylanilide (tribromsalan (INN))

CAS 87-10-5

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 373.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 373, source row 389 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-2-(1,4,5,8-tetrabromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxoxanthen​-9-yl)benzoic acid and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (phloxine B)

CAS 18472-87-2 · EC 242-355-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 79.

Conditions: Colour index: 45410 · CAS: 18472-87-2 · Colour: Red · Other limitations: Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid

Source:Schedule 6, reference 79, source row 81 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenethylamine (mescaline) and its salts

CAS 54-04-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 222.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 222, source row 230 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,4-Diaminobenzoic acid, when used as a substance in hair dye products

CAS 619-05-6 · EC 210-577-2

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 1229.

Source:Schedule 4, reference 1229, source row 1271 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3,4-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-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediammonium sulfate* (hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate)

CAS 93841-25-9 · EC 298-995-1

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 206.

Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0% (calculated as sulfate) (b) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1.75% (calculated as free base) · Other limitations: (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 206, source row 246 · 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-(4-Methylbenzylidene)-dl-camphor (4-methylbenzylidene camphor, enzacamene)

CAS 38102-62-4

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 18.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 4%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 18, source row 20 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3-(4-Methylbenzylidene)-dl-camphor (4-methylbenzylidene camphor, enzacamene)

CAS 36861-47-9

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 18.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 4%

Source:Schedule 8, reference 18, source row 21 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30

3-(N-Hexadecyl-N-2-hydroxyethylammonio)propyl​bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium difluoride

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 37.

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 3-(N-Hexadecyl-N-2-hydroxyethylammonio)propylbis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium difluoride 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 37, source row 58 · 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-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol (chlorphenesin)

CAS 104-29-0 · EC 203-192-6

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 50.

Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.3%

Source:Schedule 7, reference 50, source row 126 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30