An independent organisation designated by a member state to carry out third-party conformity assessments for high-risk AI systems where required (Article 31).
5 questions answered with specific EU AI Act article references. 98 days until the August 2, 2026 enforcement deadline.
Not sure if your AI system is affected? Take the 5-minute diagnostic.An independent organisation designated by a member state to carry out third-party conformity assessments for high-risk AI systems where required (Article 31).
Only for biometric identification AI systems listed under Annex III, point 1 (Article 43(1)). All other Annex III high-risk systems can use internal self-assessment.
Member states designate notifying authorities (Article 28), which assess and approve notified bodies based on competence, independence, and resources (Article 31).
The designation process is ongoing. Most member states have not yet designated AI Act notified bodies. Providers should monitor national announcements and the NANDO database.
Review of the quality management system and technical documentation, examination of samples, and issuance of a conformity certificate valid for up to 5 years (Article 44).
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