CHAPTER III

Article 29: Application of a conformity assessment body for notification

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What this article does: Sets out the process for conformity assessment bodies to apply for notification (becoming 'notified bodies'). Who it applies to: Conformity assessment bodies seeking to become notified bodies under the EU AI Act. Key requirements: Para 1: Bodies must submit an application to the notifying authority of the Member State where they are established. Para 2: The application must include a description of conformity assessment activities, modules, and types of AI systems, plus a certificate of accreditation confirming the body meets the requirements. Para 3: Where no accreditation certificate can be provided, the body must provide the notifying authority with all documentary evidence necessary to verify compliance.

1. Conformity assessment bodies shall submit an application for notification to the notifying authority of the Member State in which they are established.

2. The application for notification shall be accompanied by a description of the conformity assessment activities, the conformity assessment module or modules and the types of AI systems for which the conformity assessment body claims to be competent, as well as by an accreditation certificate, where one exists, issued by a national accreditation body attesting that the conformity assessment body fulfils the requirements laid down in Article

31. Any valid document related to existing designations of the applicant notified body under any other Union harmonisation legislation shall be added.

3. Where the conformity assessment body concerned cannot provide an accreditation certificate, it shall provide the notifying authority with all the documentary evidence necessary for the verification, recognition and regular monitoring of its compliance with the requirements laid down in Article

31. 4. For notified bodies which are designated under any other Union harmonisation legislation, all documents and certificates linked to those designations may be used to support their designation procedure under this Regulation, as appropriate. The notified body shall update the documentation referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article whenever relevant changes occur, in order to enable the authority responsible for notified bodies to monitor and verify continuous compliance with all the requirements laid down in .

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