Certified To Break Down In Nature

Yeah, we know.

“Certified biodegradable” can sound like one of those fancy eco phrases brands throw around to make themselves sound wholesome while quietly selling you plastic wrapped in green leaves.

But real certification is supposed to actually mean something.

That’s why The Glitter Tribe proudly uses TÜV-certified BioGlitter® made from plant-based eucalyptus cellulose instead of conventional plastic glitter.

Because when we say biodegradable, we mean properly tested biodegradable - not just greenwashed sparkle.

 

What Is TÜV?

TÜV Austria (Technischer Überwachungsverein) is a globally recognised independent testing and certification organisation that assesses products against strict safety, environmental and biodegradability standards.

In simple terms - they are the people who test whether a product genuinely does what it claims to do.

For biodegradable products, TÜV certification helps verify that the material has been independently tested to recognised international standards and is designed to break down naturally in the environment rather than persisting as conventional microplastic pollution.

BioGlitter® has been independently tested and TÜV-certified for freshwater biodegradability.

A product advertised as TÜV certified should always be able to provide a valid TÜV certification ID number to support its claims.

BioGlitter® Certification ID: SO933.

 

Proof Of Certification 

BioGlitter® has been independently tested and verified to internationally recognised biodegradability standards including:

• ISO14851
• ISO14852
• EN14987

Testing showed greater than 90% biodegradability within 56 days under certified testing conditions.

All testing was conducted by ISO17025 accredited laboratories and independently verified by TÜV Austria.

BioGlitter® is certified under the TÜV Austria “OK biodegradable WATER” certification program.

BioGlitter® Certification ID: SO933.

A genuinely TÜV-certified product should always be able to provide a valid certification reference number to support its claims.

 

What Does “OK Biodegradable WATER” Mean?

The TÜV Austria “OK biodegradable WATER” certification guarantees that a product is designed to biodegrade in natural freshwater environments.

This certification helps ensure products substantially contribute to reducing long-term waste in rivers, lakes and freshwater ecosystems.

It is considered one of the highest independent freshwater biodegradability certifications available worldwide.

Freshwater Biodegradability Testing

To achieve TÜV “OK biodegradable WATER” certification, BioGlitter® undergoes extensive independent testing including:

Biodegradability Testing

• Tested to ISO14851 and ISO14852 freshwater biodegradability standards
• Greater than 90% biodegradation achieved within 56 days
• Triplicate testing under certification protocols
• Meets EN14987 biodegradability requirements
• Testing conducted by ISO17025 accredited laboratories
• TÜV verification of testing standards, protocols and laboratory accreditation

Ecotoxicity Testing

• Passes aquatic ecotoxicity analysis
• TÜV verification of ecotoxicity data and compliance requirements

 

We just wanted to make sure you know that when we say BioGlitter®will break down, that’s exactly what it will do. When mother nature takes BioGlitter® sparkles and uses them to do her make up, you can rest assured that they’re going to a safe place.