Article 25
Obligations of distributors
High riskApplicable from August 2, 2026
Applies to: Distributor
Distributors must check that a high-risk AI system carries the required marking and documentation before making it available, and act when it does not.
Key points
- Verify CE marking, declaration of conformity, and instructions for use
- Confirm provider and importer met their own obligations
- Do not make available a system known or presumed to be non-conforming
- Ensure storage and transport conditions preserve conformity
- Take corrective action and inform authorities where risks appear
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This page is a plain-language summary for orientation only. It is not legal advice — the binding text is Regulation (EU) 2024/1689.