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What is Conformity assessment?

Definition

Conformity assessment means: Conformity assessment is the process for demonstrating that a product, system or service meets applicable EU legal requirements. Source: EUR-Lex: Artificial Intelligence Act and 1 other official source.

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Why it matters

For regulated products and high-risk AI systems, it is the bridge between legal requirements and market placement.

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What is Conformity assessment?

Conformity assessment is the process for demonstrating that a product, system or service meets applicable EU legal requirements.

Why does Conformity assessment matter in EU policy?

For regulated products and high-risk AI systems, it is the bridge between legal requirements and market placement.

Where can I verify the definition of Conformity assessment?

Lex cites EUR-Lex: Artificial Intelligence Act; EUR-Lex glossary of summaries for this definition and links the source records on this page.

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