Authorised representatives of providers of high-risk AI systems

Providers of high-risk AI systems established outside the EU must appoint a written mandate for an authorised representative within the Union before placing their systems on the market. The authorised representative must verify compliance with EU requirements, including conformity assessments and technical documentation, and retain relevant records for 10 years. They must provide requested information to competent authorities, cooperate in investigations, and ensure registration obligations are met. The mandate grants the representative authority to be the primary contact for compliance matters with market surveillance bodies.