New Zealand cosmetic ingredient regulations
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357 matching records(3R)-beta-4-Caroten-3-ol (rubixanthin)
CAS 3763-55-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 112.
Conditions: Colour index: 75135 · CAS: 3763-55-1 · Colour: Yellow
Source:Schedule 6, reference 112, source row 116 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
(4-(4-Aminophenyl)(4-iminocyclohexa-2,5-dienylidene)methyl)-2-methylaniline hydrochloride (fuchsin)
CAS 632-99-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 66.
Conditions: Colour index: 42510 · CAS: 632-99-5 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Source:Schedule 6, reference 66, source row 68 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,1'-(1,4-Piperazinediyl)bis[1-[2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]phenyl]-methanone (bis-(diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl benzoyl) piperazine)
CAS 919803-06-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 33.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 33, source row 40 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,1'-(1,4-Piperazinediyl)bis[1-[2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]phenyl]-methanone (nano) (bis-(diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl benzoyl) piperazine (nano))
CAS 919803-06-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 34.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 34, source row 41 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, silver(1+) salt, monohydrate (citric acid and silver citrate)
CAS 68-04-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 59.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.2%, corresponding to 0.0024% of silver · Other limitations: Not to be used in oral products and eye products
Source:Schedule 7, reference 59, source row 142 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,2-Dihydroxyanthraquinone (alizarin)
CAS 72-48-0 · EC 200-782-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 86.
Conditions: Colour index: 58000 · CAS: 72-48-0 · Colour: Red
Source:Schedule 6, reference 86, source row 88 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4,6-tris[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl-, including as nanomaterial (tris-biphenyl triazine, tris-biphenyl triazine (nano))
CAS 31274-51-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 29.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% · Other limitations: Not to be used in sprays Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - Median primary particle size > 80 nm - Purity ≥ 98% - Uncoated Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation
Source:Schedule 8, reference 29, source row 35 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione (DMDM hydantoin)
CAS 6440-58-0 · EC 229-222-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 33.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.6%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 33, source row 95 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,3-Isobenzofurandione, reaction products with methylquinoline and quinoline (Solvent Yellow 33)
CAS 8003-22-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 81.
Conditions: Colour index: 47000 · CAS: 8003-22-3 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Source:Schedule 6, reference 81, source row 83 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,4-Bis(p-tolylamino)anthraquinone (Solvent Green 3)
CAS 128-80-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 91.
Conditions: Colour index: 61565 · CAS: 128-80-3 · Colour: Green
Source:Schedule 6, reference 91, source row 93 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,6-Di(4-amidinophenoxy)-N-hexane (hexamidine) and its salts (including isethionate and p‑hydroxybenzoate)
CAS 3811-75-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 47.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 47, source row 121 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,6-Di(4-amidinophenoxy)-N-hexane (hexamidine) and its salts (including isethionate and p‑hydroxybenzoate) e.g. hexamidine diisethionate
CAS 659-40-5 · EC 211-533-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 47.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 47, source row 122 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,6-Di(4-amidinophenoxy)-N-hexane (hexamidine) and its salts (including isethionate and p‑hydroxybenzoate) e.g. hexamidine paraben
CAS 93841-83-9 · EC 299-055-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 47.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 47, source row 123 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione (curcumins)
CAS 458-37-7 · EC 207-280-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 114.
Conditions: Colour index: 75300 · CAS: 458-37-7 · Colour: Yellow · Other limitations: E 100
Source:Schedule 6, reference 114, source row 118 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23)
CAS 85-86-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 51.
Conditions: Colour index: 26100 · CAS: 85-86-9 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes · Other limitations: Purity criteria: Aniline ≤ 0.2% 2-Naphtol ≤ 0.2% 4-Aminoazobenzene ≤ 0.1% 1-(Phenylazo)2-naphtol ≤ 3% 1-[2-(Phenylazo]-2-napthalenol ≤ 2%
Source:Schedule 6, reference 51, source row 53 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one (climbazole)
CAS 38083-17-9 · EC 253-775-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 32.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Hair lotions (b) Face creams (c) Foot care products (d) Rinse-off shampoo · Maximum concentration: (a) 0.2% (b) 0.2% (c) 0.2% (d) 0.5%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 32, source row 94 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)urea (triclocarban)
CAS 101-20-2 · EC 202-924-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 23.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.2% · Other limitations: Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene <1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene <1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene <1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene <1 ppm
Source:Schedule 7, reference 23, source row 82 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, avobenzone)
CAS 70356-09-1 · EC 274-581-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 8.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 5%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 8, source row 10 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-Anilino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone (Disperse Violet 27)
CAS 19286-75-0 · EC 242-939-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 88.
Conditions: Colour index: 60724 · CAS: 19286-75-0 · Colour: Violet · Product scope: Rinse-off products
Source:Schedule 6, reference 88, source row 90 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-Hydroxy-4-(p-toluidino)anthraquinone (Solvent Violet 13)
CAS 81-48-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 89.
Conditions: Colour index: 60725 · CAS: 81-48-1 · Colour: Violet
Source:Schedule 6, reference 89, source row 91 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)2-pyridon (piroctone olamine), and its monoethanolamine salt
CAS 50650-76-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 35.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 1.0% (b) 0.5%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 35, source row 97 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)2-pyridon (piroctone olamine), and its monoethanolamine salt
CAS 68890-66-4 · EC 272-574-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 35.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Rinse-off products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 1.0% (b) 0.5%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 35, source row 98 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (phenoxyisopropanol)
CAS 770-35-4 · EC 212-222-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 43.
Conditions: Product scope: Only for rinse-off products · Maximum concentration: 1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 43, source row 111 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments (Pigment Red 4)
CAS 2814-77-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 9.
Conditions: Colour index: 12085 · CAS: 2814-77-9 · Colour: Red · Maximum concentration: 3%
Source:Schedule 6, reference 9, source row 10 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 3)
CAS 2425-85-6 · EC 219-372-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 10.
Conditions: Colour index: 12120 · CAS: 2425-85-6 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products
Source:Schedule 6, reference 10, source row 11 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2-quinolinyl)-, sulfonated, sodium salts (Food Yellow 13)
CAS 95193-83-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 82.
Conditions: Colour index: 47005 · CAS: 95193-83-2 · Colour: Yellow · Other limitations: E 104
Source:Schedule 6, reference 82, source row 84 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2'-Methylenebis(6-bromo-4-chlorophenol) (bromochlorophene)
CAS 15435-29-7 · EC 239-446-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 37.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 37, source row 100 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,2'-(6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl)bis(5-((2-ethylhexyl)oxy)phenol) (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, bemotrizinol)
CAS 187393-00-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 25.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 25, source row 29 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,2'-Methylene-bis-6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)
CAS 103597-45-1 · EC 403-800-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 23.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 23, source row 26 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide] (Pigment Yellow 13)
CAS 5102-83-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 47.
Conditions: Colour index: 21100 · CAS: 5102-83-0 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products · Other limitations: Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm
Source:Schedule 6, reference 47, source row 49 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide] (Pigment Yellow 83)
CAS 5567-15-7 · EC 226-939-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 48.
Conditions: Colour index: 21108 · CAS: 5567-15-7 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products · Other limitations: Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm
Source:Schedule 6, reference 48, source row 50 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,2'-[Cyclohexylidenebis[(2-methyl-4,1-phenylene)azo]]bis[4-cyclohexylphenol] (Solvent Yellow 29)
CAS 6706-82-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 49.
Conditions: Colour index: 21230 · CAS: 6706-82-7 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Source:Schedule 6, reference 49, source row 51 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,2′-Methylene-bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol) (nano) (methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol (nano), bisoctrizole (nano))
CAS 103597-45-1 · EC 403-800-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 23a.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% · 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: ≥ 98.5%, with 2,2′-methylene-bis-(6(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(isooctyl)phenol) isomer fraction not exceeding 1.5% - Solubility: < 5 ng/L in water at 25°C - Partition coefficient (log Pow): 12.7 at 25°C - Uncoated - Median particle size D50 (50% of the number below this diameter): ≥ 120 nm of mass distribution and/or ≥ 60 nm of number size distribution
Source:Schedule 8, reference 23a, source row 27 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,4,6-Trianilino-(p-carbo-2′-ethylhexyl-1′-oxy)-1,3,5-triazine (octyl triazone, ethylhexyl triazone)
CAS 88122-99-0 · EC 402-070-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 15.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 5%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 15, source row 17 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol (dichlorobenzyl alcohol)
CAS 1777-82-8 · EC 217-210-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 22.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.15%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 22, source row 81 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,4-Dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-(phenylazo)-3H-pyrazol-3-one (Solvent Yellow 16)
CAS 4314-14-1 · EC 224-330-1
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 15.
Conditions: Colour index: 12700 · CAS: 4314-14-1 · Colour: Yellow · Product scope: Rinse-off products
Source:Schedule 6, reference 15, source row 16 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3-((4-cyclohexyl-2-methylphenyl)azo)-4-hydroxy-5-(((4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl)amino)-, disodium salt (Acid Red 155)
CAS 10236-37-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 39.
Conditions: Colour index: 18130 · CAS: 10236-37-0 · Colour: Red · Product scope: Rinse-off products
Source:Schedule 6, reference 39, source row 41 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-(1,3-Dihydro-3-oxo-2H-indazol-2-ylidene)-1,2-dihydro-3H-indol-3-one (indigo)
CAS 482-89-3 · EC 207-586-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 98.
Conditions: Colour index: 73000 · CAS: 482-89-3 · Colour: Blue
Source:Schedule 6, reference 98, source row 100 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Amino-1,7-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one (guanine)
CAS 73-40-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 6, reference 113.
Conditions: Colour index: 75170 · CAS: 73-40-5 · Colour: White
Source:Schedule 6, reference 113, source row 117 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bronopol)
CAS 52-51-7 · EC 200-143-0
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 21.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 0.1% · Other limitations: Avoid formation of nitrosamines
Source:Schedule 7, reference 21, source row 80 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester (octocrylene)
CAS 6197-30-4 · EC 228-250-8
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 10.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Propellant spray products (b) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 9% (b) 10%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 10, source row 12 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Ethoxyethyl-(2Z)-2-cyano-2-[3-(3-methoxypropylamino)cyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene]acetate (methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate)
CAS 1419401-88-9
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 32.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 3% · Other limitations: Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation Do not use with nitrosating agents Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source:Schedule 8, reference 32, source row 39 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate (octyl dimethyl PABA, ethylhexyl dimethyl PABA, padimate O)
CAS 21245-02-3 · EC 244-289-3
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 21.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 8%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 21, source row 24 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate (octyl-salicylate, ethylhexyl salicylate, octisalate)
CAS 118-60-5 · EC 204-263-4
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 20.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 5%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 20, source row 23 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Ethylhexyl-4-methoxycinnamate (octyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, octinoxate)
CAS 113783-61-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 12.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 6%
Source:Schedule 8, reference 12, source row 14 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone (benzophenone-3, oxybenzone)
CAS 131-57-7 · EC 205-031-5
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 4.
Conditions: Product scope: (a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products (b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products (c) Other products · Maximum concentration: (a) 6% (b) 2.2% (c) 0.5% · Other limitations: For (a) and (b): Not more than 0.5% to protect product formulation (a) If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5% (b) If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as a UV filter must not exceed 1.7% · Warnings: For (a) and (b): Contains oxybenzone (or benzophenone-3).
Source:Schedule 8, reference 4, source row 5 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid (benzophenone-4) and its sodium salt
CAS 4065-45-6 · EC 223-772-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 7.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% (of acid)
Source:Schedule 8, reference 7, source row 48 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid (benzophenone-4) and its sodium salt
CAS 6628-37-2
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 8, reference 8.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 10% (of acid)
Source:Schedule 8, reference 8, source row 49 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (methylisothiazolinone)
CAS 2682-20-4 · EC 220-239-6
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 57.
Conditions: Product scope: Rinse-off products · Maximum concentration: 0.0015%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 57, source row 140 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Phenoxyethanol (phenoxyethanol)
CAS 122-99-6 · EC 204-589-7
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 7, reference 29.
Conditions: Maximum concentration: 1%
Source:Schedule 7, reference 29, source row 91 · version effective-2026-01-01 · effective Jan. 1, 2026 · source checked 2026-08-30
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