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Article 6 — Classification rules for high-risk AI systems

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

An AI system counts as high-risk in two situations: when it is, or is a safety component of, a product already regulated by listed EU law that requires third-party assessment, or when it falls within the Annex III use cases. A system in Annex III can avoid the label if it poses no significant risk, for example performing only a narrow procedural task, but profiling of people always qualifies. Providers claiming an exemption must document and register that assessment.

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

Risk categories →Related obligations →Guidance →

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. 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 Art. 14 Human oversight