EU AI Act · Art. 5
Cease or do not launch the prohibited practice
The flagged practice is banned outright, with the highest penalty tier. Stop, redesign, or obtain a documented legal opinion that a statutory exception applies before any EU exposure.
What do you actually have to do?
The flagged practice is banned outright, with the highest penalty tier. Stop, redesign, or obtain a documented legal opinion that a statutory exception applies before any EU exposure.
Statutory basis: Art. 5 — https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/article/5/
Who does this apply to?
- Provider
- Deployer
- Importer
- Distributor
When does it apply?
- 2025-02-02 — prohibited since 2 February 2025
- 2026-12-02 — prohibited from 2 December 2026 (Art. 5(1)(ba)-(bb), Digital Omnibus)
Does ISO 42001 or NIST AI RMF cover this duty?
Requirement-level mappings from Shieldra's crosswalk pack (v2026.07.30). Partial mappings contribute evidence but deliberately do not count as coverage.
| Mapped requirement | Strength | Why (and what’s missing) |
|---|---|---|
| NIST AI RMF GOVERN-1.1 | Partial | A maintained register of AI legal obligations is how a prohibited practice gets caught, but ceasing or redesigning it is a separate substantive act. |
Disclaimer
Compliance guidance, not legal advice. Confirm obligations with counsel. Pack verified 2026-09-16.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Cease or do not launch the prohibited practice" require?
The flagged practice is banned outright, with the highest penalty tier. Stop, redesign, or obtain a documented legal opinion that a statutory exception applies before any EU exposure.
When does this obligation apply?
prohibited since 2 February 2025. prohibited from 2 December 2026 (Art. 5(1)(ba)-(bb), Digital Omnibus)
Who does this obligation apply to?
The provider and deployer and importer and distributor roles under the EU AI Act. Statutory basis: Art. 5.