Chapter IIIHigh-Risk

Article 8

Compliance with the Requirements

Plain-Language Summary

Providers of high-risk AI systems must ensure their systems comply with the requirements set out in Chapter III Section 2 (Articles 9–15). This obligation applies throughout the entire lifecycle of the system.

Keywords

compliancerequirementshigh-risklifecycleconformitytechnical standards

Legal Text

Article 8 — Compliance with the Requirements

1. High-risk AI systems shall comply with the requirements established in this Section, taking into account their intended purpose as well as the generally acknowledged state of the art on AI and AI-related technologies.

2. In demonstrating compliance, providers shall use harmonised standards referred to in Article 40 that cover one or more of those requirements. Alternatively, providers may use common specifications as referred to in Article 41 or other technical solutions.

Where applicable, providers of high-risk AI systems shall conduct a conformity assessment to demonstrate compliance before placing the system on the market or putting it into service.

Referenced in this article

Art. 40Harmonised Standards and Standardisation Deliverables Art. 41Common Specifications

Referenced by other articles

Art. 82Mutual Assistance, Market Surveillance and Control of General-Purpose AI Models Art. 83Supervision of Testing in Real World Conditions by Market Surveillance Authorities Art. 84Access to Data and Documentation Art. 80Union AI Testing Support Structures Art. 81Powers of Market Surveillance Authorities Art. 85Codes of Conduct for Voluntary Application of Specific Requirements Art. 86Confidential Computing Art. 87Reporting of Infringements and Protection of Reporting Persons+2 more

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