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Authorised representative

EU person mandated by a non-EU provider.

Art. 3(5)Art. 22

Definition

An authorised representative is a person in the Union holding a written mandate from a provider established outside the Union to carry out and maintain that provider's obligations. Non-EU providers of high-risk systems and of GPAI models must appoint one before placing products on the EU market.

This page is a plain-language summary for orientation only. It is not legal advice — the binding text is Regulation (EU) 2024/1689.

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