Is this the end of the jerrycan? On sight produced disinfectant has been approved

The Dutch board for the authorization of plant protection products and biocides (abbr. in Dutch Ctgb) announced today that the existing exemption for the in-situ disinfection technology of the Drenthe-based company Watter BV has been converted into a definitive authorization. This is a revolution in the disinfection industry, as it makes the large-scale production, transport, and storage of chemicals redundant. Does this mean the end of the jerry can?

Each year a large number of chemicals are used in the worldwide production of disinfectants. In order to reduce the impact of this industry on our environment, a lot of research has been done to find alternatives. After an extensive procedure the Dutch Ctgb assessed that the in-situ technology of Watter BV is effective and safe for the disinfection of drinking water for animals. This opens the door for a new era of disinfection.

On-demand Disinfection

"In-situ is Latin for 'on the spot'," explains director Alfred Koop, "With our technology, water and salt are converted into a powerful, biodegradable disinfectant at the user's site. As a result, the user always has just enough effective agent, without the transport, storage and waste of packaged chemicals. This is a huge step forward in environmental friendliness, but also user safety and affordability."

Microbiologist Reinoud Homan adds: "A disinfectant should effectively remove microorganisms, without creating harmful residues that can end up in the animal, food chain or environment. For us, the fact that our sustainable technology for drinking water disinfection has been officially approved is equivalent to winning the Champions League."

Green light for European success

Earlier this year, news emerged that the principle of the technology had been approved at the European level. Now authorizations for specific applications are being added. "The approval offers confidence to established parties that sustainable disinfection is possible. Our In-situ technology is no longer the technology of the future, but the technology of the now."