New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations
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390 matching recordsTrisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4′,6,8-trisulfonate and aluminium lake* (Acid Red 18; Acid Red 18 aluminium lake; CI 16255)
CAS 2611-82-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 192.
Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.5%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 192, source row 229 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4′,6,8-trisulfonate and aluminium lake* (Acid Red 18; Acid Red 18 aluminium lake; CI 16255)
CAS 12227-64-4 · EC 235-438-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 192.
Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.5%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 192, source row 230 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfophenyl)-4-(4-sulfophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake* (Acid Yellow 23 and aluminium lake; CI 19140)
CAS 1934-21-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 189.
Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.5%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 189, source row 223 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfophenyl)-4-(4-sulfophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake* (Acid Yellow 23 and aluminium lake; CI 19140)
CAS 12225-21-7 · EC 235-428-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 189.
Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products · Maximum concentration: 0.5%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 189, source row 224 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Turpentine gum (Pinus spp.)
CAS 9005-90-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 124.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 124, source row 154 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Turpentine oil and rectified oil
CAS 8006-64-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 125.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 125, source row 155 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Turpentine, steam distilled (Pinus spp.)
CAS 8006-64-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 126.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 126, source row 156 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Verbena absolute (Lippia citriodora Kunth.)
CAS 8024-12-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 196.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.2%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 196, source row 234 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4-hydroxy-benzenesulfonate (Schedule 5, entry 25) and zinc pyrithione (Schedule 5, entry 2, Table 2) e.g. zinc acetate, zinc chloride, zinc gluconate, zinc glutamate
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 24.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 1% calculated as zinc
Source:Schedule 5, reference 24, source row 43 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
Zinc 4-hydroxybenzene sulfonate
CAS 127-82-2 · EC 204-867-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 25.
Conditions: Product scope: Deodorants, antiperspirants and astringent lotions · Maximum concentration: 6% calculated as a % of anhydrous substance · Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:Schedule 5, reference 25, source row 44 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
[7-Hydroxy-8-[(2-methoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthyl]trimethyl-ammonium chloride (Basic Red 76)
CAS 68391-30-0 · EC 269-941-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 267.
Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Source:Schedule 5, reference 267, source row 322 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
alpha-Damasconeξ (cis-rose ketone-1; (Z)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; cis-alpha-damascone)
CAS 23726-94-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 157.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Oral products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (b) 0.02%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 157, source row 188 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
alpha-Damasconeξ (cis-rose ketone-1; (Z)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; cis-alpha-damascone)
CAS 43052-87-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 157.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Oral products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (b) 0.02%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 157, source row 189 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
alpha-Hexyl cinnamaldehyde (hexyl cinnamal; 2-benzylideneoctanal)
CAS 101-86-0 · EC 202-983-3/639-566-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 87.
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 87, source row 116 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
alpha-Isomethylionone (3-methyl-4-(2,6,6-tri-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one)
CAS 127-51-5 · EC 204-846-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 90.
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 90, source row 119 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
alpha-Terpinene (p-mentha-1,3-diene)
CAS 99-86-5 · EC 202-795-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 131.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 131, source row 161 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
cis-Rose ketone-2ξ (1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; cis-beta-damascone)
CAS 23726-92-3 · EC 245-843-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 162.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Oral products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (b) 0.02%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 162, source row 194 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
d-Limonene
CAS 5989-27-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 88.
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 Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 88, source row 117 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
dl-Limonene (racemic) (1,8(9)-p-methadiene; p‑mentha-1,8-diene; dipentene)
CAS 138-86-3 · EC 205-341-0/931-893-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 168.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 168, source row 200 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
gamma-Terpinene (p-mentha-1,4-diene
CAS 99-85-4 · EC 202-794-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 132.
Conditions: Other limitations: Peroxide value less than 10 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 132, source row 162 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
l-Limonene ((S)-p-mentha-1,8-diene)
CAS 5989-54-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 167.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: Peroxide value less than 20 mmoles/L*
Source:Schedule 5, reference 167, source row 199 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
m-Aminophenol and its salts
CAS 591-27-5 · EC 209-711-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 217.
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 must not exceed 1.2% · 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 217, source row 257 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
m-Aminophenol and its salts e.g. m-aminophenol HCl
CAS 51-81-0 · EC 200-125-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 217.
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 must not exceed 1.2% · 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 217, source row 258 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
m-Aminophenol and its salts e.g. m-aminophenol sulfate
CAS 68239-81-6 · EC 269-475-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 217.
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 must not exceed 1.2% · 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 217, source row 259 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
m-Aminophenol and its salts e.g. sodium m-amino-phenol
CAS 38171-54-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 217.
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 must not exceed 1.2% · 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 217, source row 260 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
p-Methylaminophenol and its sulfate
CAS 150-75-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 223.
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 0.68% (as sulfate) · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating systems Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · 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 223, source row 266 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
p-Methylaminophenol and its sulfate
CAS 55-55-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 223.
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 0.68% (as sulfate) · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating systems Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · 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 223, source row 267 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
p-Methylaminophenol and its sulfate
CAS 1936-57-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 223.
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 0.68% (as sulfate) · Other limitations: Do not use with nitrosating systems Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers · 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 223, source row 268 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
p-Methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde (cresylpropionaldehyde; p‑methyldihydrocinnamaldehyde)
CAS 5606-12-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 179.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.2%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 179, source row 211 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
p-Phenylenediamine and its salts e.g. p-phenylenediamine
CAS 106-50-3 · EC 203-404-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 8a.
Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products: (a) General use (b) Professional use · Maximum concentration: (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2% 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 8a, source row 14 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
p-Phenylenediamine and its salts e.g. p-phenylenediamine
CAS 106-50-3 · EC 203-404-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 8b.
Conditions: Product scope: Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2% calculated as free base · Other limitations: For professional use only · Warnings: 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Wear suitable gloves.
Source:Schedule 5, reference 8b, source row 17 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
p-Phenylenediamine and its salts e.g. p-phenylenediamine HCl
CAS 624-18-0 · EC 210-834-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 8a.
Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products: (a) General use (b) Professional use · Maximum concentration: (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2% 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 8a, source row 15 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
p-Phenylenediamine and its salts e.g. p-phenylenediamine HCl
CAS 624-18-0 · EC 210-834-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 8b.
Conditions: Product scope: Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2% calculated as free base · Other limitations: For professional use only · Warnings: 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Wear suitable gloves.
Source:Schedule 5, reference 8b, source row 18 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
p-Phenylenediamine and its salts e.g. p-phenylenediamine sulfate
CAS 16245-77-5 · EC 240-357-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 8a.
Conditions: Product scope: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products: (a) General use (b) Professional use · Maximum concentration: (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2% 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 8a, source row 16 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
p-Phenylenediamine and its salts e.g. p-phenylenediamine sulfate
CAS 16245-77-5 · EC 240-357-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 8b.
Conditions: Product scope: Products intended for colouring eyelashes · Maximum concentration: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2% calculated as free base · Other limitations: For professional use only · Warnings: 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Wear suitable gloves.
Source:Schedule 5, reference 8b, source row 19 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
trans-2-Hexenal
CAS 6728-26-3 · EC 229-778-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 166.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Oral products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (b) 0.02%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 166, source row 198 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
trans-Rose ketone-1ξ (1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; trans-alpha-damascone)
CAS 24720-09-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 163.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Oral products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (b) 0.02%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 163, source row 195 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
trans-Rose ketone-2ξ ((E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; trans-beta-damascone)
CAS 23726-91-2 · EC 245-842-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 158.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Oral products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (b) 0.02%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 158, source row 190 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
trans-Rose ketone-3ξ (1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; trans-delta-damascone)
CAS 71048-82-3 · EC 275-156-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 165.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Oral products (b) Other products
Source:Schedule 5, reference 165, source row 197 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
trans-Rose ketone-5ξ ((E)-1-(2,4,4-triemethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one; isodamascone)
CAS 39872-57-6 · EC 254-663-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 5, reference 159.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.02%
Source:Schedule 5, reference 159, source row 191 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
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- Confirm the latest legal instrument, not only the spreadsheet.
Official sources and legal role
New Zealand cosmetic product schedules 4–8
Prohibited and restricted substances, permitted colorants, preservatives and UV filters
Legal meaning: Official EPA group standard schedules; current market-specific rule source
Available language: English
What this market page can answer
Source and authority
Identify the official material and the regulator responsible for it: Environmental Protection Authority.
Language and scope
See whether usable English or bilingual material exists and what the mapped source actually covers. Current source language: English.
Evidence status
Browse ingredient-level records imported from official sources. Each row states whether it passed deterministic source checks or human editorial review.
How to verify an ingredient for this market
- Search the ingredient by INCI name, CAS number or EC number and record the exact identity.
- Open each official source above and check the current version, product scope, concentration limits and required warnings.
- Confirm effective dates and whether an English text is official, reviewed or only contextual.
- Treat a missing local match as unknown, never as permission or a safety conclusion.