Article 23: Obligations of Importers
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Article 23 places gate-keeping obligations on importers of high-risk AI systems. Before placing a system on the Union market, importers must verify that: (a) the conformity assessment has been carried out; (b) the provider has drawn up the Annex IV technical documentation; (c) the system bears CE marking; (d) the system is accompanied by the EU declaration of conformity and instructions for use; (e) the provider has appointed an authorised representative where required ([Article 22](/en/ai-act-guide/article-22)). Importers must also indicate their name, trade name, and contact address on the system or packaging, and inform the provider and market surveillance authority if the system presents a risk.
How to satisfy it: Before import: verify conformity assessment, CE marking, EU declaration, instructions for use, and authorised representative.
Article 23 on EUR-Lex · as of 2026-08-03 · Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744