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Article 23High-risk

Obligations of importers

Importer
Deadline: August 2, 2026

Article 23 defines the specific obligations of importers of high-risk AI systems. Before placing a system on the Union market, the importer must ensure that the provider has carried out the appropriate conformity assessment procedure.

Key points

1Verification that provider has carried out conformity assessment
2Verification of existence of technical documentation
3Verification of presence of CE marking and declaration of conformity
4Indication of importer's name and contact address on the product
5Guarantee of compliant storage and transport conditions
6Retention of documentation for 10 years

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