EU AI Act Authorised Representative
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If your organization is established outside the EU and provides certain high-risk AI systems or places general-purpose AI (GPAI) models on the EU market, you may be required to appoint an EU authorised representative under Articles 22 or 54 of the EU AI Act.
DilicheckRep provides EU-based authorized representative services for non-EU providers under Articles 22 and 54 of the EU AI Act, including high-risk AI systems and general-purpose AI models, helping ensure that your organization meets the applicable regulatory representation requirements.
When is an authorised representative required
Your organization is established outside the EU
You place AI systems on the EU market
Your AI system qualifies as High-Risk AI system (art 22) or general-purpose AI models (art 54).
Article 22 – High-risk AI systems
Providers established outside the EU must appoint an EU-based authorised representative by written mandate before making certain high-risk AI systems available on the Union market.
High-risk AI systems may include AI used for certain purposes in areas such as healthcare, medical devices, financial services, employment, critical infrastructure, biometric identification and other regulated environments.
Applicability depends on the intended purpose and regulatory classification of the AI system.
Article 54 — General-purpose AI models (GPAI)
Providers established outside the EU that place a general-purpose AI model on the Union market must generally appoint an EU-based authorised representative by written mandate before placing the model on the market.
The representative performs specific functions under Article 54, including verifying that required technical documentation has been prepared, retaining relevant documentation, cooperating with the AI Office and competent authorities, and acting as an EU regulatory contact for the provider.
Certain general-purpose AI models released under a qualifying free and open-source licence may be exempt from this requirement, unless the model presents systemic risk.
What an EU AI Act authorised representative does
An authorised representative acts on behalf of the non-EU AI provider for regulatory purposes within the Union.
The role includes:
Maintaining the written mandate
Holding or making available required documentation where applicable
Receiving communications from competent authorities
Facilitating cooperation with supervisory authorities
Forwarding regulatory communications to the AI provider
What the DilicheckRep service includes
Formal designation as your EU AI Act authorised representative
Keeping required documentation available to competent authorities and, for GPAI models, the AI Office
Mandate documentation aligned with AI Act requirements
Structured receipt and logging of regulatory communications
Supporting registration obligations for high-risk AI systems where applicable
Procédures de gouvernance et d'escalade définies
Representation is delivered through structured operational processes, not advisory engagement.
What this service does not include
Conformity assessment services
CE marking certification
Technical documentation drafting
Risk classification analysis
AI system validation or testing
Transfer of regulatory liability
Independent compliance advisory or certification support can be coordinated where required.
How activation works
Confirm whether a representative designation is required
Execute the authorised representative mandate
Formal designation under the Regulation
Activate structured communication handling
*All AI Act compliance obligations remain with the provider.
Common questions
EU AI Act authorised representative FAQ
Does the AI Act apply to all AI systems?
No. The regulation applies differently depending on the risk category of the AI system.
When is an authorised representative required?
A non-EU provider may need to appoint an EU AI Act authorised representative when it makes certain high-risk AI systems available on the EU market under Article 22, or places a general-purpose AI (GPAI) model on the Union market under Article 54.
Does appointing an authorised representative transfer liability?
No. The AI provider remains fully responsible for compliance
Can AI Act representation be combined with GDPR or DSA representation?
Yes. Representation can be structured across multiple frameworks under a unified model.
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