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Article 39 — Conformity assessment bodies of third countries

AUG 2, 2025

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

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A conformity assessment body established under the law of a non-EU country may be authorised to act as a notified body under the AI Act, but only where the Union has concluded an agreement with that country. The body must meet the same requirements as EU notified bodies, or otherwise guarantee an equivalent level of compliance.

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AT A GLANCE

Chapter: III — High-risk AI systems

Applies: Aug 2, 2025

Tier: High-risk tier

Standards & conformity →Enforcement →Read the Act →

PENALTY EXPOSURE

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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