AI Act role · Art. 3(6)
EU AI Act — Distributor
You make an AI system available on the Union market in the course of a commercial activity, without being the provider or importer.
Key obligations apply from
2 August 2026
Risk tier
high risk
Full AI Act applies by Aug 2027 for remaining Annex I scope
Scope notes: Distributors must verify CE marking, check that instructions and declarations are supplied, and not place non-conforming systems on the market.
First steps before 2 August 2026
- 1Implement incoming checks for CE marking and conformity documentation
- 2Train commercial teams on prohibited and high-risk AI red flags
- 3Establish recall cooperation procedures with providers
Who supervises you?
Market surveillance authorities in each Member State enforce the AI Act. The European AI Office supports coordination, GPAI oversight, and cross-border cases.
AI Act implementation & AI OfficePriority mandates for you
1 instrumentsHigh-risk AI systems — requirements and conformity
Guidelines on the practical implementation of Chapter III requirements — risk management, data governance, transparency, human oversight, accuracy, and robustness (Art. 96(1)(a)).
Why it matters: Primary interpretive guide for Chapter III conformity once published — distinct from the Art. 6 classification consultation now open.
View on mapThis page is an independent orientation guide — not legal advice. National implementation and sector-specific rules may apply. Always verify scope against the official AI Act text and your supervisor.