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Article 79 — Procedure at national level for dealing with AI systems presenting a risk

APPLIES AUG 2, 2026
Chapter IX · Governance
Source: EUR-Lex · CELEX 32024R1689
Verified 2026-07-16
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When an authority has reason to believe an AI system endangers health, safety or fundamental rights, it must evaluate the system against the AI Act and, on finding non-compliance, order the operator to correct, withdraw or recall it within a set deadline. Fundamental-rights bodies are brought in, and cross-border cases are reported to the Commission and other Member States. If the operator fails to act, the authority imposes provisional restrictive measures.

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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 →Risk tiers →Related obligations →
PENALTY EXPOSURE
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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. 74 Market surveillance and control of AI systems 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. 80 Procedure for dealing with AI systems classifi