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Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act) · Chapter III · High-risk AI systems

Article 39 · Conformity assessment bodies of third countries

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Conformity assessment bodies established under the law of a third country with which the Union has concluded an agreement may be authorised to carry out the activities of notified bodies under this Regulation, provided that they meet the requirements laid down in Article 31 or they ensure an equivalent level of compliance.

Standards, conformity assessment, certificates, registration

Text: Official Journal of the EU, 12 July 2024. No consolidated version reflecting Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 has been issued yet.

Commentary

On equivalent conditions and on the basis of agreements, bodies established outside the EU may also carry out the activity.