On 11 June 2025, COREPER (the Committee of Permanent Representatives) approved the latest compromise proposal for the new European Toy Safety Regulation (TSR), set to replace Directive 2009/48/EC.
Huntsman's recent patent introduces a new type of yarn made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), designed for use in textile products - especially shoe components like uppers. It also covers how the yarn is made and used.
