Jos Zonneveld discusses Veip’s ambitions, Halamid® applications and the future of responsible biosecurity.
Biosecurity is becoming a strategic priority across agriculture, animal health and research. Disease risks, operational costs and regulatory expectations are increasing, while professionals are also expected to work more efficiently and sustainably. In this interview, Jos Zonneveld of Veip Disinfectants – Halamid®’s exclusive distributor in the Benelux – explains how practical, reliable disinfection can support these changing needs.
Who Is Veip Disinfectants?
Veip is a Dutch family-owned company with more than 75 years of experience in producing powder and tablet solutions for professional cleaning and disinfection. In 2025, Jos Zonneveld and Maarten Drontmann became the company’s owners, opening a new chapter in its development.
“Our ambition is to further grow Veip, both in the Netherlands and internationally, as a specialist in professional hygiene and biosecurity,” says Jos. The company’s approach centres on effective, innovative and sustainable solutions for professional users.
What Are the Main Applications of Halamid®?
Veip sees three priority areas for Halamid® in the Benelux:
- Agriculture: biosecurity in poultry, pig and cattle farming.
- Life sciences and research: granular applications for laboratories, research facilities and animal-health R&D.
- Animal health: professional use supported by veterinarians, advisers and specialised networks.
Although each segment has specific operating requirements, all three need disinfection that is dependable, practical and responsible.
What Makes Halamid® a Valuable Biosecurity Solution?
For Jos, Halamid® stands out because it combines broad-spectrum efficacy with controlled, practical use. Its relative mildness towards users, animals and common materials makes it well suited to professional environments where disinfection may be carried out regularly.
“It is not simply about ‘stronger’ disinfection,” he explains. “It is about effective and responsible biosecurity.” This balance is increasingly important for organisations seeking reliable hygiene protocols without overlooking safety, sustainability or material compatibility.
How Can Halamid® Support Farmers Facing Today’s Challenges?
Farmers in the Netherlands are managing rising disease risks, cost pressure and evolving regulatory requirements. At the same time, they must improve efficiency and sustainability. These conditions make prevention and consistent biosecurity practices increasingly important.
Halamid® can support regular hygiene protocols with disinfection that is designed to be effective and practical. Veip also intends to work more closely with farmers, distributors and advisers so that biosecurity becomes an integral part of daily farm management rather than a purely reactive measure.
What Does the Future of Professional Biosecurity Look Like?
Veip expects prevention and biosecurity to play an even greater role across agriculture, animal health and research. Demand is also likely to grow for solutions that bring together efficacy, user safety, sustainability and compatibility with equipment and materials.
For Veip, this means investing further in knowledge sharing, professional education and new Halamid® applications, while strengthening its position in its three focus segments.
What Comes Next for Veip and Halamid® in the Benelux?
Veip plans to become more visible and active across its markets by working with distributors, veterinarians, researchers and other industry partners. Its priorities are practical biosecurity, professional education and stronger relationships across agriculture, life sciences and animal health.
“For Halamid®, the next step is clear,” Jos concludes: “growing its position as a trusted professional biosecurity solution in the Netherlands and Belgium.”
