The main purpose of coordinating notified bodies is to ensure consistent standards and practices when evaluating high-risk AI systems, so that all these systems meet common safety requirements and quality controls across different organizations and countries, ultimately keeping people safer and building trust in artificial intelligence systems.
The European Commission is responsible for setting up and managing the coordination among notified bodies involved in assessing high-risk AI systems, by facilitating the creation of sector-specific groups that promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and standardization in evaluation processes and procedures across the European Union.
Yes, every notified body must participate in the coordination activities organized by the sectoral groups set up by the Commission, either through direct involvement or by appointing designated representatives, ensuring that these bodies cooperate and align their practices with agreed-upon standards and guidelines.
The Commission will actively support sharing knowledge and best practices among notified bodies and notifying authorities through established communication channels and dedicated platforms, encouraging them to learn from each other’s experiences and improving effectiveness in assessing compliance of high-risk AI systems across Europe.
