Our Process

From Seawater to Science: Quinton’s Innovative Health Journey

The Quinton Difference

At the heart of our production lies the Advanced Quinton Protocol, a patented process that is unparalleled in its ability to obtain and treat seawater. Meticulously refined by Quinton's technical team, this unique protocol ensures that the inherent qualities of the seawater are not just preserved but enhanced. It stands as a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in delivering the therapeutic benefits of seawater to our customers.


Now, let's delve into the three fundamental stages of our production process:

International Delivery

Extraction

International Delivery

Micro-filtration

International Delivery

Quality Assurance

01.

Extraction

Our seawater is extracted from the biologically rich Bay of Biscay, more than 680 km from the laboratory, chosen for its wealth of minerals that facilitate the availability of nutrients in the form of phytoplankton and zooplankton. Situated 10 miles from the coast and 20 meters deep, this location is far removed from pollution sources, safeguarding the water's purity. The seawater is then transported to our Quinton Laboratories under precise refrigerated conditions, maintaining the integrity of its organic properties.

02.

Micro-Filtration

Upon arrival at our facilities, the seawater undergoes a double cold micro-filtration process. This critical step is what sets Quinton apart from other methods, such as heat sterilisation, which can compromise the seawater's natural composition and organic content. Our cold filtration technique effectively removes impurities while preserving the seawater's rich mineral content and therapeutic properties, preventing the formation of hydroxyl radicals and ensuring the seawater retains its health-promoting qualities.

03.

Quality Assurance

Quality assurance is at the core of our commitment to delivering a superior product. Following filtration, the seawater is subjected to a comprehensive series of analyses, including microbiological, physicochemical, radioactivity, endotoxins, heavy metals, and micro-plastics tests. Adhering to over 100 control parameters, these rigorous assessments guarantee the purity and safety of our product. Furthermore, Quinton is stored in materials specifically selected for their resistance to corrosion by seawater, avoiding ion exchange and deterioration, and ensuring the product's effectiveness and natural characteristics are preserved.

Documentation Concerning Our Quality and commitments

For those interested in our comprehensive quality certifications, further details are available, providing transparency about the extensive measures we take to ensure the excellence of our products.

  • Accreditations
  • Certifications
  • Endorsements
  • Collaborations

RGSEAA 26.04112/A

Authorization for the manufacture of food supplements from the Valencian Community Ministry of Health. We have implemented a quality system based on HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).

02059-CS

Authorization for the manufacture of Cosmetics and Personal Hygiene Products from the Spanish Agency for Medication and Health Products.

CE marking ON 0318

Approval from the Notified Body 0318 of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products for the manufacture of healthcare products with the European Union's CE marking. This means that our sprays are considered "Medical Devices" and comply with the European directives on medical devices.

7627-PS

Authorization for the manufacture of healthcare products from the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products.

ISO 9001

We have implemented a Quality Management System based on the ISO 9001 standard. With this standard, all our processes are focused on the customer as the final user of our products, to provide them with the highest quality.

ISO 13485

At Quinton, we have implemented a Quality Management System within the medical devices sector. It is based on the ISO 13485 standard, especially on the requirements of customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, but with modifications to make them more appropriate for the regulatory aims.

ISO 14001

We have a certified Environmental Management System, due to the commitment we have to our environment. All of our processes are environmentally-friendly, making for a responsible consumption of fuel, water, energy, noise emissions and proper management of waste generated by the company.

ISO 45001

Safety and health in the workplace are key to any organization. An occupational health and safety management system helps protect the company and its employees. That's why at Quinton, we've implemented the ISO 45001 specification that will enable a safer workplace, which is necessary for accident prevention.

GMP Food Supplements

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification ensures the reliability of the food manufacturing process and the compliance with food safety regulations.

GMP cosmetics ISO 22716

We have a certified Environmental Management System, due to the commitment we have to our environment. All of our processes are environmentally-friendly, making for a responsible consumption of fuel, water, energy, noise emissions and proper management of waste generated by the company.

Halal Guarantee

This certificate, granted by the Halal Institute, certifies that our products comply with Islamic laws and are suitable for consumption by the Muslim population.

V-Label

The V-Label certification is an internationally recognized quality seal for the labeling of vegan and vegetarian products. With this certification, our organization promotes transparency and clarity.

ACIE R&D Certification

The Spanish Agency for Certification and Innovation (ACIE) has awarded Quinton with the Research and Development (R&D) certification, making our organization the only company dedicated to the production of seawater specialties that has official documents that guarantee its research, processes and authenticity.

Informed-Sport.com

The Informed Sport seal, part of the Trusted by Sport program, is an international quality standard for nutritional supplements for athletes. After an analysis in the LGC anti-doping laboratory, it certifies that our Totum Sport supplement is free of prohibited substances.

Spanish Certificate of Origin

The SCO stamp certifies that the origin of our raw materials and product components are from Spain.

Family-friendly Company

At Quinton, we have held the EFR certificate, given by the Foundation Másfamilia, since 2011. The certificate is based on an extensive catalog that includes over 90 measures concerning work and family-life balance. The objective is that the different generations that join our team, each with their diverse needs, can enjoy their personal, family, and professional time.

Health Promotion in the Workplace

Our healthy company model has been recognized as good practice in Promoting Health in the Workplace by the National Institute of Safety and Hygience at Work (INSHT).

Great Place To Work

Since 2018, our organization has been certified as a Great Place to Work, meeting the standards set by GPTW Spain ...."that guarantee we are an excellent organization to work for.


Great Place to Work audits to make sure that Quinton Laboratories applies work-life balance and wellness policies to its entire team of workers, based on the results of an anonymous survey and a detailed report, which explains and provides KPIs on those policies.

MástalentoSenior Badge

This certificate, awarded by the Másfamilia Foundation, verifies that both the senior talent management model implemented at Quinton, as well as its related practices in this field, are in accordance with the guidelines and requirements determined by this badge within the "In progress" category.

DIGITALIZA-CV Teletrabajo program

Through the "Creation of a collaborative, safe and efficient Remote Working environment" project, Quinton has been accepted at the IVACE - DIGITALIZA CV Grant Program.


The objective of this program is to increase the technological level of industrial and industry service SMEs through the implementation of new electronic, computer and communication technologies.

Certifica-CV program. R&D Seal of guarantee

According to our commitment with innovation and continuous support to projects for the future, Quinton has been recognised by "Certifica-CV program. R&D Seal of guarantee" from ERDF European Funds.


The R&D project financed by this program has been "Research of new formulations based on seawater focused on autoimmune diseases".".

Innovative SME

Given by the Spanish Science & Innovation Ministery, this seal recognise our R&D works, including the first patent in the world about extraction, processing and manufacture of sea water for pharmaceutical purposes; just as our differents research and studies promoted by our organization in collaboration with universities about the effects of our seawater specialties on the immune system.

Arbitration System for Consumption

Adherence to this system is a guarantee of quality and good service and it reflects our willingness to effectively resolve any conflicts and complaints that may arise in consumer relations.

SIGRE

Quinton has joined with SIGRE to ensure that it meets its obligations under various environmental regulations. Every year, the laboratory makes a declaration of how much packaging was put out on the market and what waste reduction measures it promoted.

Ecoembes

Joining Ecoembes, the non-profit organization which is dedicated to the packaging recovery throughout the Spanish territory, serves us to guarantee that here in Quinton we cover all the environmental compliance requirements and regulations.

Alliance for Water

We are members of the Alliance for Water, which means we are committed to improving water and sanitation services in our facilities.

Luxembourg Declaration

Adherence to the Luxembourg Declaration means that our organization agrees with and implements the basic objectives of health promotion at work.

United Nations Global Compact

Quinton is a member of the United Nations Global Compact, an international initiatve that promotes social responsability for corporate sustainability.

EFR Telework Charter 2020

Quinton is one of the first 70 entities to sign the "MásTeletrabajo by EFR" Charter promoted by the Másfamilia Foundation, aimed at raising awareness about new forms of work and increasing the percentage of teleworkers in 2020 to 20% nationwide.

100% Green Energy

Quinton has the Green Energy Seal awarded by Novaluz/ede, guaranteeing that 100% of Quinton's energy consumption comes from renewable sources.

Company Committed to Employment

Quinton has participated in the "Aid program for the conversion to permanent contracts of temporary contracts for vulnerable groups - ECOVUT 2021", receiving an amount of €13,300 in 2021.

University of Alicante

We regularly perform chemical analyses of seawater in their laboratories. In addition, we actively collaborate in research on the effects of Quinton Plasma on the immune system.


We also participate in student internship programs and as speakers at the DOEACT-UA entrepreneurship initiative.

University UCAM of Murcia

We collaborate with this university center to carry out studies on the effects of hypertonic seawater on sports performance.


We also participate in the academic training of students by signing an internships agreement for students of postgraduate Masters Programs.

CEU - Cardenal Herrera University

Currently, we collaborate with this university to carry out different research studies on the application of seawater in dermatology and traumatology.


We also provide our products for a joint project to improve the efficiency of pharmaceutical spending, which is carried out at the Hospital General Universitario de Alicante.

Miguel Hernández University

We carry out analytical controls on our raw materials at UMH to guarantee their quality parameters.


We also actively participate in the academic training of university students by signing an internship agreement and by giving talks on the "Design your future with Quinton" program.

University of Granada

We collaborate with this university's Faculty of Sports Science, carrying out research work on the effects of seawater when doing sports.

University of Valencia

We collaborate with the School of Ophthalmology on different studies concerning the effects of our products and their uses and applications for various medical conditions.

Technical University of Cartagena

Our organization is a collaborating entity with the university's internship program for engineering students.

Polytechnic University of Valencia

We actively collaborate with the Cosmetic Industry Master's degree, organized at the Higher Polytechnic School of Alcoy.

Lomonosov Moscow State University

We collaborate with this university to carry out different research studies in cell biology.

Documentation Concerning Our Quality and commitments

For those interested in our comprehensive quality certifications, further details are available, providing transparency about the extensive measures we take to ensure the excellence of our products.

  • Accreditations
  • Certifications
  • Endorsements
  • Collaborations

RGSEAA 26.04112/A

Authorization for the manufacture of food supplements from the Valencian Community Ministry of Health. We have implemented a quality system based on HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).

02059-CS

Authorization for the manufacture of Cosmetics and Personal Hygiene Products from the Spanish Agency for Medication and Health Products.

CE marking ON 0318

Approval from the Notified Body 0318 of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products for the manufacture of healthcare products with the European Union's CE marking. This means that our sprays are considered "Medical Devices" and comply with the European directives on medical devices.

7627-PS

Authorization for the manufacture of healthcare products from the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products.

ISO 9001

We have implemented a Quality Management System based on the ISO 9001 standard. With this standard, all our processes are focused on the customer as the final user of our products, to provide them with the highest quality.

ISO 13485

At Quinton, we have implemented a Quality Management System within the medical devices sector. It is based on the ISO 13485 standard, especially on the requirements of customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, but with modifications to make them more appropriate for the regulatory aims.

ISO 14001

We have a certified Environmental Management System, due to the commitment we have to our environment. All of our processes are environmentally-friendly, making for a responsible consumption of fuel, water, energy, noise emissions and proper management of waste generated by the company.

ISO 45001

Safety and health in the workplace are key to any organization. An occupational health and safety management system helps protect the company and its employees. That's why at Quinton, we've implemented the ISO 45001 specification that will enable a safer workplace, which is necessary for accident prevention.

GMP Food Supplements

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification ensures the reliability of the food manufacturing process and the compliance with food safety regulations.

GMP cosmetics ISO 22716

We have a certified Environmental Management System, due to the commitment we have to our environment. All of our processes are environmentally-friendly, making for a responsible consumption of fuel, water, energy, noise emissions and proper management of waste generated by the company.

Halal Guarantee

This certificate, granted by the Halal Institute, certifies that our products comply with Islamic laws and are suitable for consumption by the Muslim population.

V-Label

The V-Label certification is an internationally recognized quality seal for the labeling of vegan and vegetarian products. With this certification, our organization promotes transparency and clarity.

ACIE R&D Certification

The Spanish Agency for Certification and Innovation (ACIE) has awarded Quinton with the Research and Development (R&D) certification, making our organization the only company dedicated to the production of seawater specialties that has official documents that guarantee its research, processes and authenticity.

Informed-Sport.com

The Informed Sport seal, part of the Trusted by Sport program, is an international quality standard for nutritional supplements for athletes. After an analysis in the LGC anti-doping laboratory, it certifies that our Totum Sport supplement is free of prohibited substances.

Spanish Certificate of Origin

The SCO stamp certifies that the origin of our raw materials and product components are from Spain.

Family-friendly Company

At Quinton, we have held the EFR certificate, given by the Foundation Másfamilia, since 2011. The certificate is based on an extensive catalog that includes over 90 measures concerning work and family-life balance. The objective is that the different generations that join our team, each with their diverse needs, can enjoy their personal, family, and professional time.

Health Promotion in the Workplace

Our healthy company model has been recognized as good practice in Promoting Health in the Workplace by the National Institute of Safety and Hygience at Work (INSHT).

Great Place To Work

Since 2018, our organization has been certified as a Great Place to Work, meeting the standards set by GPTW Spain ...."that guarantee we are an excellent organization to work for.


Great Place to Work audits to make sure that Quinton Laboratories applies work-life balance and wellness policies to its entire team of workers, based on the results of an anonymous survey and a detailed report, which explains and provides KPIs on those policies.

MástalentoSenior Badge

This certificate, awarded by the Másfamilia Foundation, verifies that both the senior talent management model implemented at Quinton, as well as its related practices in this field, are in accordance with the guidelines and requirements determined by this badge within the "In progress" category.

DIGITALIZA-CV Teletrabajo program

Through the "Creation of a collaborative, safe and efficient Remote Working environment" project, Quinton has been accepted at the IVACE - DIGITALIZA CV Grant Program.


The objective of this program is to increase the technological level of industrial and industry service SMEs through the implementation of new electronic, computer and communication technologies.

Certifica-CV program. R&D Seal of guarantee

According to our commitment with innovation and continuous support to projects for the future, Quinton has been recognised by "Certifica-CV program. R&D Seal of guarantee" from ERDF European Funds.


The R&D project financed by this program has been "Research of new formulations based on seawater focused on autoimmune diseases".".

Innovative SME

Given by the Spanish Science & Innovation Ministery, this seal recognise our R&D works, including the first patent in the world about extraction, processing and manufacture of sea water for pharmaceutical purposes; just as our differents research and studies promoted by our organization in collaboration with universities about the effects of our seawater specialties on the immune system.

Arbitration System for Consumption

Adherence to this system is a guarantee of quality and good service and it reflects our willingness to effectively resolve any conflicts and complaints that may arise in consumer relations.

SIGRE

Quinton has joined with SIGRE to ensure that it meets its obligations under various environmental regulations. Every year, the laboratory makes a declaration of how much packaging was put out on the market and what waste reduction measures it promoted.

Ecoembes

Joining Ecoembes, the non-profit organization which is dedicated to the packaging recovery throughout the Spanish territory, serves us to guarantee that here in Quinton we cover all the environmental compliance requirements and regulations.

Alliance for Water

We are members of the Alliance for Water, which means we are committed to improving water and sanitation services in our facilities.

Luxembourg Declaration

Adherence to the Luxembourg Declaration means that our organization agrees with and implements the basic objectives of health promotion at work.

United Nations Global Compact

Quinton is a member of the United Nations Global Compact, an international initiatve that promotes social responsability for corporate sustainability.

EFR Telework Charter 2020

Quinton is one of the first 70 entities to sign the "MásTeletrabajo by EFR" Charter promoted by the Másfamilia Foundation, aimed at raising awareness about new forms of work and increasing the percentage of teleworkers in 2020 to 20% nationwide.

100% Green Energy

Quinton has the Green Energy Seal awarded by Novaluz/ede, guaranteeing that 100% of Quinton's energy consumption comes from renewable sources.

Company Committed to Employment

Quinton has participated in the "Aid program for the conversion to permanent contracts of temporary contracts for vulnerable groups - ECOVUT 2021", receiving an amount of €13,300 in 2021.

University of Alicante

We regularly perform chemical analyses of seawater in their laboratories. In addition, we actively collaborate in research on the effects of Quinton Plasma on the immune system.


We also participate in student internship programs and as speakers at the DOEACT-UA entrepreneurship initiative.

University UCAM of Murcia

We collaborate with this university center to carry out studies on the effects of hypertonic seawater on sports performance.


We also participate in the academic training of students by signing an internships agreement for students of postgraduate Masters Programs.

CEU - Cardenal Herrera University

Currently, we collaborate with this university to carry out different research studies on the application of seawater in dermatology and traumatology.


We also provide our products for a joint project to improve the efficiency of pharmaceutical spending, which is carried out at the Hospital General Universitario de Alicante.

Miguel Hernández University

We carry out analytical controls on our raw materials at UMH to guarantee their quality parameters.


We also actively participate in the academic training of university students by signing an internship agreement and by giving talks on the "Design your future with Quinton" program.

University of Granada

We collaborate with this university's Faculty of Sports Science, carrying out research work on the effects of seawater when doing sports.

University of Valencia

We collaborate with the School of Ophthalmology on different studies concerning the effects of our products and their uses and applications for various medical conditions.

Technical University of Cartagena

Our organization is a collaborating entity with the university's internship program for engineering students.

Polytechnic University of Valencia

We actively collaborate with the Cosmetic Industry Master's degree, organized at the Higher Polytechnic School of Alcoy.

Lomonosov Moscow State University

We collaborate with this university to carry out different research studies in cell biology.

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