EU Database Registration – Art. 49

Obligation

Providers must register high-risk AI systems in the EU database (Art. 71) before placing on the market.

Registration Contents (Annex VIII)

Section A — Provider Information

• Name, address, contact details
• Where applicable, name of the authorised representative

Section B — System Information

• Designation and version of the AI system
• Status (on the market / withdrawn)
• Description of the intended purpose
• Risk classification
• Member States in which the system is offered
• URL of the instructions for use
• Reference to the EU Declaration of Conformity

Timing

• High-risk systems: Registration before placing on the market (Art. 49(1))
• Non-high-risk Annex III systems: Registration before placing on the market (Art. 49(2))

Access

The EU database is operated by the Commission and is publicly accessible (with the exception of certain law enforcement information).