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Maria Duguine Carrasco

CEO and Founder

AF Pharma Service

Barcelona, Spain

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I’m Maria Duguine Carrasco, Founder of AF Pharma (Barcelona, London, Sydney, Miami), guiding MedDev firms to cost-effective EU, UK, US & Australian market entry

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AF Pharma Service

AF Pharma Service

Service providers and consultants

Barcelona, Spain

AF Pharma: Global Regulatory Support for Medical Devices, Cosmetics, and Supplements Registration for medical devices and cosmetics is our core expertise. We act as your EU Authorised Representative (EC Rep), UK Responsible Person (UKRP), US Agent for FDA, and TGA Sponsor in Australia. At AF Pharma, we understand the challenges of global market access and simplify the regulatory pathways for our clients. We provide strategic support to help you launch your products successfully and ensure ongoing compliance. Our services include: Registration of medical devices, cosmetics, and dietary supplements in the EU, UK, US, and Australia, Regulatory strategy development for global market access, CE marking (MDR/IVDR), UKCA marking, and FDA 510(k) submissions, Q-Sub preparation and FDA regulatory support, TGA and Health Canada registrations, Quality Management System (QMS) design and implementation (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, 21 CFR Part 111), Labeling and claims review for compliance and proper classification, Clinical and performance evaluation reports (CER/PER), Risk management files (ISO 14971), Post-market surveillance (PMS), vigilance reporting, and PSURs, Regulatory gap assessments and remediation plans, Cosmetic Product Information Files (PIF) and CPSRs for EU/UK compliance, Amazon compliance support for regulated product categories Our team has a strong track record of helping both startups and established manufacturers achieve regulatory compliance efficiently. We ensure you are always aligned with the latest requirements and act as your trusted partner every step of the way. Let AF Pharma guide you through complex regulations, so you can focus on innovation and growth.
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Maria Duguine Carrasco
Founder & CEO, AF Pharma

Maria Duguine Carrasco is an international regulatory affairs expert with over 20 years of experience guiding medical device, IVD, cosmetic, and dietary supplement companies through complex global regulatory frameworks. She is the Founder of AF Pharma, a regulatory consulting firm with offices in Barcelona, London, Sydney, and Miami, providing clients worldwide with cost-effective solutions for EU, UK, US, and Australian market entry.

Maria specializes in regulatory strategy, technical documentation, quality management systems, and post-market compliance, with a strong track record of helping startups, SMEs, and established manufacturers accelerate access to international markets.

Throughout her career, she has supported innovative MedTech companies in navigating EU MDR/IVDR, UK MDR, FDA, TGA, and Health Canada requirements, always focusing on practical, affordable, and compliant approaches.

She is a frequent speaker at international conferences, where she shares actionable strategies on smart regulatory pathways, special access schemes, and global expansion planning for fast and sustainable growth.

In her keynote lecture, she will reveal smart, cost-effective regulatory strategies that empower startups and SMEs to achieve faster, compliant global market entry.

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Skills

  • Regulatory strategy
  • EU Authorised Representative
  • UKRP
  • US Agent
  • FDA 510(k)
  • Borderline Product Classification
  • market entry strategy
  • Cost-Effective Global Expansion

Interests

  • Medtech Innovation
  • Global market access
  • Regulatory Simplification
  • Startups & SMEs Growth
  • Smart Health Technologies
  • Women’s Health Devices
  • international collaboration

Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

10:10 - 10:40

Keynote lecture: Smart regulatory strategies for cost-effective market entry

Location:Room 1: Maria Theresia

Low-cost routes, leveraging special access schemes, smart geographic targeting, and practical tips for startups and SMEs aiming for fast, sustainable market entry