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Article 74 — Market surveillance and control of AI systems in the Union market

APPLIES AUG 2, 2026
Chapter IX · Governance
Source: EUR-Lex · CELEX 32024R1689
Verified 2026-07-16
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General EU market-surveillance rules apply to AI systems, and each Member State's designated authority polices compliance, reporting yearly on prohibited practices and competition-relevant findings. Sectoral authorities take precedence for Annex I products, financial regulators supervise systems used in those services, and data protection authorities cover law enforcement, migration, justice and democracy uses. Authorities may demand full access to documentation and training, validation and testing data, remotely if needed, and to source code only as a last resort.

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AT A GLANCE
Chapter: IX — Post-market monitoring, information sharing and market surveillance
Applies: Aug 2, 2026
Tier: Governance
RELATED
How this is enforced →Related obligations →Compliance timeline →
PENALTY EXPOSURE
of worldwide turnover — see Art. 99 penalties framework.
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ELSEWHERE IN CHAPTER IX — Post-market monitoring, information sharing and market surveillance
Art. 72 Post-market monitoring by providers and post-m Art. 73 Reporting of serious incidents Art. 75 Mutual assistance, market surveillance and con Art. 76 Supervision of testing in real world condition Art. 77 Powers of authorities protecting fundamental r Art. 78 Confidentiality Art. 79 Procedure at national level for dealing with A Art. 80 Procedure for dealing with AI systems classifi