EU New REACH Rules on D4/D5/D6 Take Effect Soon
Keywords: EU REACH, D4 D5 D6, silicone compliance, cosmetics
Summary: The EU will ban silicones containing over 0.1% of D4, D5 and D6 in multiple products starting June 6, 2026, impacting export manufacturers.
Detailed Content:
The revised EU REACH regulation officially comes into force on June 6, 2026, imposing strict restrictions on cyclic siloxanes D4, D5 and D6. Any products with a content exceeding 0.1% by weight will be prohibited from circulation in the EU market, covering cosmetics, daily chemicals and general industrial goods. The cosmetics sector is granted a one-year grace period until June 6, 2027, for full compliance. Export-oriented silicone enterprises are accelerating formula adjustment and third-party testing to avoid customs detention and order losses.