What does TÜV Austria certified mean? And why it makes a difference when shaving

You’ve seen the badge.
“TÜV Austria Certified.”
It’s printed on our packaging. It’s in our product description. It’s part of how we introduce Razeco to the world.
But what does it actually mean for you and the planet?
TÜV Austria: A Trusted Certification for Sustainable Materials
TÜV Austria is one of Europe’s most respected independent testing organizations. They don’t just check for product safety. They verify sustainability claims.
Specifically, Razeco razors are certified with their “OK biobased” label. That means we’ve passed independent lab testing, material origin analysis, and strict standards for renewable, bio-based content.
Razeco razors are made from 99 percent certified bio-based materials, not fossil plastics, and we’ve got the science to prove it.
Why This Certification Matters for Sustainable Shaving
It’s easy to claim a product is eco-friendly. It’s harder to prove it.
TÜV Austria cuts through greenwashing with verified, transparent standards. Here's why that matters.
Less plastic waste. Our certified bio-based materials help keep fossil plastics out of landfills.
No microplastics. Unlike traditional razors, ours leave no synthetic residues.
Verified carbon savings. When incinerated, our razors emit 99 percent less CO2 than conventional plastic models.
Scientific accountability. It’s not marketing. It’s tested.
In a world full of sustainability buzzwords, TÜV Austria stands for facts over fluff.
What Does “OK biobased” Actually Mean?
“OK biobased” is TÜV Austria’s certification system for products made from renewable raw materials.
There are four levels from one to four stars based on the percentage of bio-based content. Razeco’s razors earned the highest level available with a 4-star rating. That means 99 percent of the product is made from certified bio-based sources.
Very few shaving products even qualify.
Why Razeco Doesn’t Say “Biodegradable”
Here’s something we don’t overpromise. Although our materials are technically biodegradable, we don’t promote that.
Why?
Because “biodegradable” is often misunderstood. It doesn’t mean you can throw a product in nature and it disappears. That’s not sustainability.
Instead, our razors are designed for practical, low-impact disposal.
Toss them in regular household waste. They emit 99 percent less CO2 when incinerated. No sorting. No plastic pollution.
Simple, effective, and backed by certification.
TÜV Austria Certified. Sustainability You Can Trust.
In an industry full of shortcuts and vague claims, transparency matters.
Razeco’s TÜV Austria certification means we’ve proven our materials are truly bio-based. We don’t rely on marketing fluff. You can trust that your razor is clean for your skin and for the planet.
Looking for a razor that’s certified sustainable, plastic-free, and built to perform?
Switch to a TÜV Austria certified, 99 percent bio-based razor that cuts waste, not corners.
Shave the future with Razeco.