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Article 22: Authorised representatives of providers of high-risk AI systems

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Title III: High-Risk AI Systems

Article 22 requires providers established outside the EU to appoint an authorised representative in the EU by written mandate, before placing their high-risk AI systems on the EU market.

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Source: EUR-Lex, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689. Text reproduced verbatim.

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What is an authorised representative under Article 22 AI Act?+
Article 22 requires providers established outside the EU to appoint an authorised representative in the EU by written mandate, before placing their high-risk AI systems on the EU market.
What tasks does the authorised representative have under Article 22?+
The authorised representative must keep the declaration of conformity and technical documentation available to authorities, cooperate with competent authorities, and inform the provider of requests.
What documentation does Article 22 of the AI Act require?+
Article 22 of the AI Act requires that relevant documentation is maintained as part of the compliance process. This may include technical documentation, instructions for use, logs or declarations of conformity, depending on the classification of the AI system.