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Article 24 — Obligations of distributors

APPLIES DEC 2, 2027 WAS 2026-08-02 AMENDED BY OMNIBUS

Chapter III · High-risk tier
Source: EUR-Lex · CELEX 32024R1689
Verified 2026-07-16

PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY — ORIGINAL INTERPRETATION, NOT THE OFFICIAL TEXT

Before making a high-risk system available, distributors must verify it carries the CE marking, the declaration of conformity, and instructions, and that the provider and importer met their labelling duties. A distributor must not pass on a system it has reason to think is non-conforming, and must protect it during storage and transport. If a system it has supplied turns out non-conforming, the distributor arranges correction, withdrawal, or recall, informs the authorities where a risk exists, and cooperates with them.

AMENDED BY THE DIGITAL OMNIBUS ON AI

This provision's application date moved under the Omnibus. It now applies from 2027-12-02 (originally 2026-08-02). Source: Omnibus final text (OJ pending) · verified 2026-07-16

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AT A GLANCE

Chapter: III — High-risk AI systems

Applies: Dec 2, 2027

Tier: High-risk tier

Distributor obligations →Read the full article →

PENALTY EXPOSURE

€15M or 3%

of worldwide turnover — see Art. 99 penalties framework.

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ELSEWHERE IN CHAPTER III — High-risk AI systems

Art. 6 Classification rules for high-risk AI systems Art. 7 Amendments to Annex III Art. 8 Compliance with the requirements Art. 9 Risk management system Art. 10 Data and data governance Art. 11 Technical documentation Art. 12 Record-keeping Art. 13 Transparency and provision of information to d