In New Zealand, a product marketed as a cosmetic must comply with the Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020. Taking effect on April 30, 2021, the group standard includes a list of substances that cannot be used, as well as rules around quantities, labelling, packaging and storage.
The Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020 consists of a brief introduction to the content as well as seven schedules, as shown below:
1. Contents
2. Schedule 1: Conditions of Group Standard
3. Schedule 3: Interpretation
4. Schedule 4: Components Cosmetic Products Must Not Contain
5. Schedule 5: Components Cosmetic Products Must Not Contain Except Subject to The Restrictions and Conditions Laid Down
6. Schedule 6: Colouring Agents Cosmetic Products May Contain with Restrictions
7. Schedule 7: Preservatives Cosmetic Products May Contain with Restrictions
8. Schedule 8: UV Filters Cosmetic Products May Contain with Restrictions