Article 54(1)-(2), 54(6)
CurrentConditional timingAppoint an EU Authorised Representative for GPAI Models When the Provider Is Established Outside the Union
Applies to GPAI Provider established in a third country.
- Actors
- GPAI Provider
- AI class
- General-Purpose AI (GPAI)
- Themes
- Third Parties & Supply Chain
Tracker Networks Guidance
Before placing a GPAI model on the Union market, a provider established outside the EU must appoint an EU-established authorised representative by written mandate and enable that representative to perform the mandated tasks. A qualifying open-source exception applies unless the GPAI model presents systemic risk.
Official text
1. Prior to placing a general-purpose AI model on the Union market, providers established in third countries shall, by written mandate, appoint an authorised representative which is established in the Union. 2. The provider shall enable its authorised representative to perform the tasks specified in the mandate received from the provider.
6. The obligation set out in this Article shall not apply to providers of general-purpose AI models that are released under a free and open-source licence that allows for the access, usage, modification, and distribution of the model, and whose parameters, including the weights, the information on the model architecture, and the information on model usage, are made publicly available, unless the general-purpose AI models present systemic risks.
Timing depends on the system
- 2 Aug 2025 — GPAI model placed on the market on or after 2025-08-02
- 2 Aug 2027 — GPAI model placed on the market before 2025-08-02
Suggested controls
Related risks
AI Value Chain Compliance Failure
Suppliers, importers, distributors or authorised representatives may not provide the information, controls or cooperation needed for high-risk AI compliance.
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