At Q Squared Consult, we believe that getting things right the first time isn’t just ideal — it’s essential. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve helped hundreds of food businesses across Malta and Gozo confidently meet food safety and quality standards, while saving time, money, and avoiding unnecessary disruptions.
We don’t offer generic answers or cookie-cutter advice. Instead, we focus on understanding the root cause of problems, delivering real, tailored solutions that make a measurable difference in our clients’ operations.
Why We Exist
Food safety is more than just compliance. It’s about protecting people, livelihoods, and reputations. That’s why we approach every consultation with a simple but powerful question:
“What’s really going on here — and how can we fix it for good?”
We know that in a fast-moving industry, businesses need more than theory. They need someone who understands what happens on the factory floor, in the restaurant kitchen, at the delivery dock — and how to keep things running safely and efficiently, every day.
Who We Are
Q Squared Consult was founded by Jean Pierre Sant, a seasoned food safety expert and entrepreneur with more than two decades of hands-on experience across multiple sectors, including:
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Food manufacturing
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Retail and import/export
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Hospitality and catering
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Artisan producers
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Supplement and packaging companies
Jean Pierre holds an HND in Fisheries Sciences from Plymouth University, a Professional Diploma in Management from Leicester University, and a Master’s in Entrepreneurship from the University of Malta. His expertise is also backed by advanced certifications in HACCP, FSSC 22000, and ISO 9001, completed through leading training organizations in Malta, the UK, the US, and Dubai.
This diverse training allows Q Squared Consult to confidently advise on both local compliance and international quality standards.
What We Do
We offer training, consultation, and hands-on support in the following areas:
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HACCP Implementation and Maintenance
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Food Handling Licenses and Courses
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Supplier Audits and Quality Systems
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International Standard Preparation (BRCGS, FSSC22000, ISO9001)
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Allergen Management Plans
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Crisis Prevention and Troubleshooting
We’re also an approved training agency for food handling certification with the Maltese Food Safety Commission, helping hundreds of individuals and companies every year to meet national licensing requirements.
Our Values
We are guided by three principles:
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Clarity: We remove the jargon and make food safety understandable for every level of your team.
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Tailoring: No two businesses are the same — and neither are our solutions.
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Empowerment: We train and support your team so they understand not just what to do, but why it matters.
Who We Work With
We proudly serve a wide range of clients, from family-run bakeries and start-ups to multinational brands. Our past and current partners include companies operating under standards from:
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BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standard)
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YUM! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut)
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LIDL Quality Standards
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Burger King Supplier Quality Standard
No matter the size of the business, our approach remains the same: hands-on, professional, and focused on long-term improvement.
Lifelong Learning is in Our DNA
We believe that learning is a lifelong journey. The more we discover, the more we realize there is to learn — about systems, people, cultures, and how food moves through our world.
This belief drives us to stay current with new developments in food safety and quality management, and to continue growing alongside our clients.
Why Choose Q Squared Consult?
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✔️ Local expertise with international reach
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✔️ Fast, practical support when you need it most
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✔️ Straight-talking advice — no unnecessary complexity
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✔️ Proven track record with regulators and global brands
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✔️ Fully online training options available for busy teams
Let’s Work Together
Whether you’re just starting out, scaling up, or facing a serious food safety challenge, we’re here to help you navigate it — and come out stronger.
