Consultants and auditors specializing in food safety and packaging, focused on real results.

Experts in food safety and packaging, helping companies comply with IFS, BRCGS, ISO and HACCP standards, and to continuously improve through practical solutions tailored to each sector.

Mission, vision and technical values

Mission

We help food, packaging, and other companies comply with international standards and legal requirements with the utmost technical rigor. We tell it like it is, without sugarcoating, because that’s the only way to achieve real improvements and solid certifications.

Vision

To be the go-to consultancy for companies that value technical accuracy and quality workmanship, even when initial results reveal nonconformities. Our priority isn’t just to look good, but to ensure your system is robust and passes any audit.

Technical values

Maximum Rigor:We don’t soften or hide nonconformities: if there are 5 KOs, you’ll have 5 KOs. That’s the foundation for real improvement.
Radical Transparency:Direct and honest communication, without embellishments or empty promises.
Commitment to Real Results:The goal isn’t to deliver a pretty report, but a system that passes audits and complies with the law.
Sustainability and Responsibility:We champion food safety, the environment, quality, and good business practices in every project.

Team certifications and accreditations

Staff certifications

Team with Lead Auditor Bureau Veritas Certification Under international standards: IFS, BRCGS Food, BRCGS Packaging, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO14001 among others.

Company certifications

• ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management A certified system that ensures efficient internal processes focused on continuous improvement. With international scope.

• Environmental, ethical and social commitment. Integration of responsible practices in all areas of work and in the relationship with clients and suppliers.

Individual profiles

Isaac Vidal Barnaus - Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Consultant & Auditor

Technical consultant with experience in the food industry and consultancy, specialised in meat processing, packaging, canned goods, logistics, bakery and pastry, beverages, and the HORECA channel, among others. He is part of the technical team at QBox Food Quality S.L., participating in implementation, auditing and training projects related to management and self-control systems.

Graduated in Food Science and Technology, with professional experience in both industry (production, laboratory and quality control) and auditing and consultancy. This background enables him to provide a practical, plant-oriented approach aligned with regulatory and certification requirements.

Specialised in the implementation, updating and maintenance of HACCP, IFS (Food, Logistics, Broker), BRCGS (Food and Packaging), FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GMP+, EMAS and SAE (RD 993/2014), as well as plastic materials intended for food contact in accordance with Regulations (EU) 10/2011 and 2022/1616.

Brings direct experience in internal and customer audits, non-conformity management, action plans, process validation, shelf-life studies, and technical training for operational and quality teams.

Key Areas of Expertise

HACCP implementation and prerequisite programmes
Internal and customer audits
IFS, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GMP+
Food legislation and self-control systems
Food contact packaging and materials
HORECA inspections
Training in GHP/GMP, HACCP, Food Defense and Food Fraud

Practical, plant-oriented technical support aligned with audit and current legislation requirements

Adriana Fernández Sans - Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Consultant & Auditor Lead Auditor ISO 22000 (IRCA)

Technical consultant with extensive experience in the food industry and consultancy, specialised in bakery and pastry, meat processing, canned goods, beverages, logistics, retail and the HORECA channel, among others. She is part of the technical team at QBox Food Quality S.L., participating in implementation, auditing and training projects related to management and self-control systems.

Graduated in Biotechnology and holding a Master’s Degree in Food Safety, she brings a strong technical background combined with extensive experience as Head of Quality & Food Safety and Operations Director within the food industry, particularly in the gluten-free sector. This provides her with a comprehensive vision of production, quality, operations and continuous improvement.

Specialised in the implementation, updating and maintenance of HACCP, IFS (Food, Logistics, Broker), BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, RSPO and Crossed Grain Certification. Experienced in internal and customer audits, non-conformity management, action plans, food safety culture development and process validation.

Key Areas of Expertise

HACCP implementation and prerequisite programmes
Internal and customer audits
IFS, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RSPO
Food legislation and self-control systems
Food contact packaging and materials
Food safety culture
Technical training in GHP/GMP, HACCP, Food Defense and Food Fraud

Operational and management-focused technical support aligned with audit and current legislation requirements

Rubén Pons Cara – GFSI Lead Auditor (IFS, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO) Quality, Food Safety and Environmental Director

Consultant and auditor with 12 years of experience in the food industry and more than 24 years of technical involvement in the graphic packaging and materials sector, combining technical, regulatory and operational expertise. Founder of QBox Food Quality S.L. and Lead Auditor at Bureau Veritas Certification, with audits conducted nationally and internationally across Europe and the Americas.

Specialised in the implementation, maintenance and assessment of management systems (IFS, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, among others), HACCP, legal compliance and food contact materials, including flexible packaging and conversion processes.

Brings hands-on plant experience as Technical Director and Quality Manager in sectors such as meat processing, gluten-free production, bakery and pastry, ingredients, logistics and retail, combined with in-depth knowledge of the graphic and packaging industry — a key strength in projects where food production and packaging intersect.

Key Areas of Expertise

Certification, internal and customer audits
Implementation and improvement of IFS, BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and ISO standards
HACCP, prerequisite programmes and process validation
Food legislation and labelling compliance
Food contact packaging and materials
Technical training for quality teams

Industry-based consultancy with defensible technical criteria aligned with audit requirements and competent authorities

Sara Pons Cara - Partner · Administration, Sales and Project Management

Dynamic, people-oriented professional with extensive experience in administrative management, sales coordination and project organisation within technical and business environments. She is part of the internal team and shareholder structure of QBox Food Quality S.L., bringing a practical, solution-driven and client-focused approach to the company’s daily operations.

With a solid background in commercial administration and customer service, she acts as the key link between the technical team and client companies, ensuring clear communication, structured project follow-up and a smooth, well-organised client experience.

She also brings previous experience in the graphic arts and industrial environment, combined with training in psychology, enabling a strong understanding of team dynamics, time management and client relationships — essential elements in technical consultancy projects.

Key Areas of Contribution

Administrative and commercial coordination
Project management and follow-up
Client communication and relationship management
Internal organisation and technical team support
Client experience optimisation

Partner with a close, solution-oriented and people-focused approach, playing a key role in the company’s operational stability and sustainable growth.

Marta Pons Cara - Partner · Administration and Financial Management

Professional with over 20 years of experience in administrative, accounting and financial management, with a solid background in corporate and SME environments, particularly within industrial and service sectors.

She is part of the internal team and shareholder structure of QBox Food Quality S.L., contributing stability, financial control and operational continuity to the company’s economic and administrative management.

With extensive experience in comprehensive administrative management, invoicing, accounting, accounts receivable and payable control, bank reconciliations, tax management, supplier coordination and executive support, she ensures structured, rigorous and efficient business operations.

Key Areas of Contribution

Administration and financial management
Invoicing and financial control
Accounts receivable and payable follow-up
Internal administrative organisation
Executive support and operational management

Member of the internal team and partner, playing a key role in the company’s structure and operational solidity.

Network of experts and collaborators

At QBox Food Quality, we have a network of carefully selected external auditors, trainers, and specialists. This collaboration allows us to tackle complex, multidisciplinary projects, covering highly specific technical areas and adapting to each client’s needs.

All our collaborators adhere to the same rigorous standards of professional ethics as our internal team, ensuring consistent quality and results.

“Do you want our team to help you pass your next audit or implement an effective system?”

Let's talk today

QBox is more than just a consultancy specializing in quality, food safety technology, legal matters, processes, and resources. QBox offers support, cooperation, assistance, monitoring, and simplification of daily work through our validated work systems, procedures, and workflows, proven in the food industry through numerous audits.

Phone

+34 659 059 050

Email

info@qu-box.com

Address

Street Mallorca 103, Bajos, 08029 Barcelona