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.
QBox Team
Isaac Vidal Barnaus
Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Consultant and 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 and Auditor ISO 22000 Lead Auditor (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 and ISO Lead Auditor 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, Sales and Project 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.
Antonio Montoro Lorite
Regulatory Affairs & Product Safety Technical Pharmaceutical Director | Lead Auditor
Professional with over 25 years of experience in regulatory affairs, quality, and product and process safety, with an extensive background in the food, pharmaceutical, and laboratory sectors.
Holding a degree in Pharmacy, he combines experience as a Technical Pharmaceutical Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs with academic activity as an Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona (UB) since 2012, teaching Food Safety, Food Law, HACCP, and Hygiene in the Food Industry.
He has extensive expertise in the interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements, product certification, management systems, and interaction with competent authorities. His experience includes standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 17065, GMP, GLP, and GFSI schemes, among others.
Areas of expertise
- Regulatory affairs and regulatory compliance.
- Food legislation and product safety.
- Management systems and certification.
- Liaison with public authorities and regulatory bodies
- Advanced technical support and professional training
Independent technical collaborator with extensive experience in product safety and regulatory frameworks.
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.
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