New Zealand - Cosmetic Products Group Standard (Amendment) Notice 2024
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New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an amendment notice on updated Cosmetic Products Group Standard rules for importing or making cosmetics, in January 2024.
Changes have been made to Schedules 4–8 (specific rules for ingredients used in cosmetics) to align with rules in Europe.
Schedule 4 – Prohibited ingredients
Schedule 5 – Restricted ingredients
Schedule 6 – Allowed colorants
Schedule 7 – Allowed preservatives
Schedule 8 – Allowed UV filters
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are being phased out from use in cosmetic products in Aotearoa New Zealand. PFAS has been added to Schedule 4, Table 2 of the group standard.
Cosmetic products containing PFAS ingredients have extended transition periods. The scope of the group standard has been expanded to require any cosmetic product that contains a hazardous ingredient to comply, even if the final product is not hazardous.
This notice comes into force on January 1, 2026.
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