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New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Amendment Bans PFAS in Cosmetics
HSNO Act - Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)New Zealand
Announced
Jan 25, 2024
Implementation
Dec 31, 2026
Description
New Zealand EPA amended the Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020 to add PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to Table 2 of Schedule 4 'Prohibited Ingredients'. The amendment introduces a phased ban: import and manufacturing of PFAS-containing cosmetics is prohibited from December 31, 2026, with a full ban taking effect in 2027. New Zealand becomes the first country to enact a comprehensive PFAS ban in cosmetics.
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New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Amendment Bans PFAS in Cosmetics
[Skip to Main Content](#skip) [](/) Publications New Zealand—First Country to Ban PFAS in Cosmetics February 29, 2024 [Download to PDF](/epc/getStdDoc.aspx?newsid=3077) [Share to LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=) [Share to X/Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=) [Share to Email](mailto:?body=) AUTHORS: [Max Swetman](/team/max-swetman) |
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Amendment Bans PFAS in Cosmetics
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New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Amendment Bans PFAS in Cosmetics
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