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Article 60 — Testing of high-risk AI systems in real world conditions outside AI regulatory sandboxes

APPLIES AUG 2, 2026

Chapter VI · Governance
Source: EUR-Lex · CELEX 32024R1689
Verified 2026-07-16

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

Providers may test Annex III high-risk systems in real-world conditions before launch, alone or with deployers, under a plan approved by the market surveillance authority; silence beyond 30 days can count as approval where national law allows. Testing runs no longer than six months, extendable once. Subjects give informed consent and may withdraw at any time and have their data deleted, with narrow allowance for law enforcement. Article 5 prohibitions still apply and providers remain liable for harm.

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AT A GLANCE

Chapter: VI — Measures in support of innovation

Applies: Aug 2, 2026

Tier: Governance

PENALTY EXPOSURE

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of worldwide turnover — see Art. 99 penalties framework.

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ELSEWHERE IN CHAPTER VI — Measures in support of innovation

Art. 57 AI regulatory sandboxes Art. 58 Detailed arrangements for, and functioning of, Art. 59 Further processing of personal data for develo Art. 61 Informed consent to participate in testing in Art. 62 Measures for providers and deployers, in parti Art. 63 Derogations for specific operators