What is Market surveillance?
Market surveillance means: Market surveillance is the activity of public authorities checking that products or systems on the market comply with applicable EU rules. Source: EUR-Lex: Artificial Intelligence Act and 1 other official source.
Why it matters
It is how compliance is monitored after market placement and where enforcement, corrective action and withdrawals can begin.
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What is Market surveillance?
Market surveillance is the activity of public authorities checking that products or systems on the market comply with applicable EU rules.
Why does Market surveillance matter in EU policy?
It is how compliance is monitored after market placement and where enforcement, corrective action and withdrawals can begin.
Where can I verify the definition of Market surveillance?
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