EU AI Act · Arts. 6(4), 49(2)
Document the Art. 6(3) assessment and register the system
Before placing the system on the market, document why it is not high-risk under Art. 6(3) and give that assessment to national authorities on request (Art. 6(4)). Register yourself and the system in the EU database (Art. 49(2)); Reg. (EU) 2026/1744 kept this registration but reduced the information required in Annex VIII. Re-check the assessment whenever the system's purpose changes.
What do you actually have to do?
Before placing the system on the market, document why it is not high-risk under Art. 6(3) and give that assessment to national authorities on request (Art. 6(4)). Register yourself and the system in the EU database (Art. 49(2)); Reg. (EU) 2026/1744 kept this registration but reduced the information required in Annex VIII. Re-check the assessment whenever the system's purpose changes.
Statutory basis: Arts. 6(4), 49(2) — https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/article/6/
Who does this apply to?
- Provider
When does it apply?
- 2027-12-02 — before placing on the market; Annex III rules apply from 2 December 2027 (Digital Omnibus)
Disclaimer
Compliance guidance, not legal advice. Confirm obligations with counsel. Pack verified 2026-09-16.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Document the Art. 6(3) assessment and register the system" require?
Before placing the system on the market, document why it is not high-risk under Art. 6(3) and give that assessment to national authorities on request (Art. 6(4)). Register yourself and the system in the EU database (Art. 49(2)); Reg. (EU) 2026/1744 kept this registration but reduced the information required in Annex VIII. Re-check the assessment whenever the system's purpose changes.
When does this obligation apply?
before placing on the market; Annex III rules apply from 2 December 2027 (Digital Omnibus)
Who does this obligation apply to?
The provider role under the EU AI Act. Statutory basis: Arts. 6(4), 49(2).