AI governance glossary
Notified body
Definition
An independent conformity assessment body designated by an EU member state to assess high-risk AI systems where the EU AI Act requires a third party, for example certain biometric systems.
Source: EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689). A plain-language explanation for orientation, not the legal text; follow the source for the binding wording.
Laws and policies on record that use it
- EU AI ActEuropean Union · Partially applicable
Duties that mention it
- Providers must keep high-risk AI documentation for ten yearsEU AI Act · European Union
- Providers must take corrective action and inform the supply chain about non-conforming high-risk AIEU AI Act · European Union
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Notified body" mean?
An independent conformity assessment body designated by an EU member state to assess high-risk AI systems where the EU AI Act requires a third party, for example certain biometric systems.
Where does the term Notified body come from?
This explanation follows EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689). It is a plain-language paraphrase for orientation; the source has the binding wording.
Which laws and policies use the term Notified body?
Among the records on this site: EU AI Act (EU).