Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Safesteril, a flagship technology developed and marketed by ETIA S.A.S. (a subsidiary of Vow ASA), is a French innovation in food safety and sterilization engineering. Headquartered in Lacroix-Saint-Ouen, near Compiègne, France, Safesteril specializes in continuous steam sterilization and thermal treatment systems for the global food and phytosanitary industries. With more than 20 years of operational excellence and installations in over 40 countries, Safesteril has become a globally recognized name in dry ingredient sterilization.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Safesteril provides high-performance systems designed for microbial decontamination and thermal processing, serving a wide array of food and plant-based industries. Key offerings include:

• Safesteril® Continuous Steam Sterilization Systems

  • Targeted at dry products such as spices, herbs, seeds, tea, cereals, and botanical ingredients
  • Efficiently reduces microbial load (including pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli) without chemical additives
  • Complies with global food safety standards (FDA, EFSA)

• Thermal Treatment Solutions

  • Spirajoule®: Patented electrical heat treatment system with direct heating for sensitive products
  • Heat exchangers and processing equipment for sterilization, pasteurization, and pesticide reduction

• Biomass and Waste Valorization

  • Biogreen® and UPX systems for pyrolysis and carbonization of organic waste streams
  • Enables circular economy practices through energy recovery and biochar production

• Custom Engineering Services

  • Process design, validation, and automation
  • Installation, commissioning, and global technical support

Unique Selling Propositions (USP)

Safesteril’s technological edge lies in:

• Fully continuous processing vs. batch sterilization systems
• Precise control over temperature, pressure, and humidity parameters
• No chemical usage, ensuring clean-label compliance
• Validated microbial inactivation levels meeting global export criteria
• Modular design allowing integration into diverse factory layouts

Their Spirajoule and Biogreen technologies further position ETIA as a dual leader in both food safety and environmental sustainability engineering.

Market Presence and Reach

Safesteril systems are operational in more than 40 countries, with strong market penetration across:

• Europe (France, Germany, Netherlands)
• North America (USA, Canada)
• Asia (India, Vietnam, Thailand, China)
• Latin America and MENA regions

Their clientele includes spice processors, nutraceutical firms, tea manufacturers, and food ingredient suppliers aiming to meet strict microbial safety standards.

Financial Overview and Growth

ETIA S.A.S., the parent company, was acquired by Norwegian clean-tech group Vow ASA in 2020, contributing to Vow’s 2023 revenue of EUR 46.3 million. Safesteril represents a significant share of ETIA’s business verticals in food safety solutions. Recent project announcements reflect growing global demand, such as contracts worth EUR 1.4 million awarded for Safesteril installations in early 2023.

Certifications and Compliance

• Conforms to FDA, EFSA, and Codex Alimentarius standards
• CE-marked systems meeting European safety regulations
• Systems validated for pathogen inactivation using challenge tests and third-party microbiology labs

Additionally, installations often support client certification programs (ISO22000, BRC, IFS).

Export and Shipment Insights

• Major exports documented to USA, India, and Southeast Asia
• Frequently listed in global food processing exhibitions like Fi Europe, Anuga FoodTec, and Gulfood Manufacturing
• Recognized in global ingredient supply chain databases such as Ingredients Network

Client Segments

• Spice and herb processors
• Tea and botanical extract companies
• Nutraceuticals and functional food manufacturers
• Ingredient exporters seeking compliance with international microbial thresholds

Achievements and Recognition

• Over 200 operational systems worldwide
• Patented technologies including Spirajoule and OzoSteril
• Strategic acquisition by Vow ASA, enhancing R&D and global reach
• Selected as microbial reduction partner by multiple top-tier ingredient suppliers

With a commitment to technological innovation and global food safety compliance, Safesteril remains at the forefront of thermal treatment engineering for the food and ingredients sector.