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Article 33 — Subsidiaries of notified bodies and subcontracting

AUG 2, 2025
Chapter III · High-risk tier
Source: EUR-Lex · CELEX 32024R1689
Verified 2026-07-16
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A notified body that subcontracts conformity work or relies on a subsidiary must ensure that partner meets the same requirements it does, inform the notifying authority, and remain fully responsible for the work performed. Such arrangements are permitted only with the provider's agreement, and the body must keep a public list of its subsidiaries. Records assessing the subcontractor's qualifications and work stay available to the authority for five years after the arrangement ends.

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AT A GLANCE
Chapter: III — High-risk AI systems
Applies: Aug 2, 2025
Tier: High-risk tier
RELATED
Standards & conformity →Enforcement →
PENALTY EXPOSURE
€15M or 3%
of worldwide turnover — see Art. 99 penalties framework.
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