Dutch Approval Opens Door for Clean Tech Across EU

After nearly a decade of regulatory review, a safer way to disinfect hospitals and public buildings just cleared its biggest European hurdle.

TOMI Environmental Solutions received official approval from Dutch authorities on March 24, 2026, for its Binary Ionization Technology, a disinfection system that uses only hydrogen peroxide to eliminate bacteria and germs. The Netherlands became the first EU country to authorize the technology for professional indoor use across healthcare, hospitality, and industrial facilities.

What makes this approval special isn't just what it means for the Netherlands. Under European Union rules, one country's approval creates a streamlined pathway for others to follow without repeating years of testing and paperwork.

Twelve more countries including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain are expected to grant parallel recognition soon. Healthcare facilities across these nations have been waiting years for this green light.

The technology works by turning a low percentage of hydrogen peroxide into an ionized fog that disinfects surfaces and air like a visual, non-caustic gas. Originally developed through a U.S. Defense Department grant, the system was designed to be powerful enough for military use but safe enough for everyday spaces.

TOMI's partner in the Netherlands, Ster-Pharma, has been ready since 2019 to bring the products to market. Now with formal authorization secured, they can move quickly into laboratories, hospitals, and food processing facilities.

The Ripple Effect

This approval represents more than one company entering new markets. It shows how innovation in public health technology can spread faster when regulatory systems work together.

The application started with UK authorities in 2017, transferred to the Netherlands in 2020, and finally crossed the finish line this year. While that timeline might seem long, the mutual recognition system means the next dozen countries won't need another nine years.

Healthcare facilities fighting infection have been asking for alternatives to harsher chemical disinfectants. Food processing plants need solutions that work without leaving harmful residues. Schools and hotels want systems their staff can use safely.

This technology addresses all three needs with a single active ingredient that breaks down into water and oxygen after use. As it rolls out across Europe, millions of people will benefit from cleaner, safer indoor spaces without exposure to caustic chemicals.

The Chief Operating Officer called it a major milestone years in the making, and the impact could extend far beyond the countries currently listed for recognition. Once a technology proves itself across major EU markets, global adoption often accelerates.

One approval in the Netherlands just opened doors across an entire continent for cleaner air and safer surfaces.