New Zealand Has Banned Oxybenzone Above 2.2% in Body Sunscreens. Denmark Concluded It Is "an Endocrine Disruptor"

NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL · 23 Oct 2026

EcoZinc shares this story from the Australian Sunscreen Council on New Zealand's ban on oxybenzone above 2.2% in body sunscreens.

“New Zealand has banned oxybenzone above 2.2% in body sunscreens and sprays, matching the European Union. Old stock can be sold only until 31 December 2026.”

“New Zealand has banned oxybenzone above 2.2% in body products and sprays (6% in face, hand and lip products, 0.5% in other products) in cosmetics, including sunscreens, made in or imported into the country since 1 January 2026. The old limit was 10%. Products made to the old rules can be supplied only until 31 December 2026. …”
— Australian Sunscreen Council

Read the full story at the Australian Sunscreen Council →