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Article 53(4)

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Demonstrate Alternative Adequate GPAI Compliance Where Approved Codes or Harmonised Standards Are Not Used

Applies to GPAI Provider not relying on an approved code of practice or applicable harmonised standard.

Actors
GPAI Provider
AI class
GPAI
Themes
Risk & Assurance

Tracker Guidance

Where the provider does not adhere to an approved code of practice or comply with an applicable European harmonised standard, demonstrate alternative adequate means of compliance for Commission assessment.

Official text

Article 53(4)Official source
4. Providers of general-purpose AI models may rely on codes of practice within the meaning of Article 56 to demonstrate compliance with the obligations set out in paragraph 1 of this Article, until a harmonised standard is published. Compliance with European harmonised standards grants providers the presumption of conformity to the extent that those standards cover those obligations. Providers of general-purpose AI models who do not adhere to an approved code of practice or do not comply with a European harmonised standard shall demonstrate alternative adequate means of compliance for assessment by the Commission.

Timing depends on the system

  • 2 Aug 2025GPAI model placed on the market on or after 2025-08-02
  • 2 Aug 2027GPAI model placed on the market before 2025-08-02

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Article 53(4): Demonstrate Alternative Adequate GPAI Compliance Where Approved Codes or Harmonised Standards Are Not Used | EU AI Act Library