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Article 44

Certificates

1.   Certificates issued by notified bodies in accordance with Annex VII shall be drawn-up in a language which can be easily understood by the relevant authorities in the Member State in which the notified body is established.

2.   Certificates shall be valid for the period they indicate, which shall not exceed five years for AI systems covered by Annex I, and four years for AI systems covered by Annex III. At the request of the provider, the validity of a certificate may be extended for further periods, each not exceeding five years for AI systems covered by Annex I, and four years for AI systems covered by Annex III, based on a re-assessment in accordance with the applicable conformity assessment procedures. Any supplement to a certificate shall remain valid, provided that the certificate which it supplements is valid.

3.   Where a notified body finds that an AI system no longer meets the requirements set out in Section 2, it shall, taking account of the principle of proportionality, suspend or withdraw the certificate issued or impose restrictions on it, unless compliance with those requirements is ensured by appropriate corrective action taken by the provider of the system within an appropriate deadline set by the notified body. The notified body shall give reasons for its decision.

An appeal procedure against decisions of the notified bodies, including on conformity certificates issued, shall be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to the AI Act, certificates issued for higher-risk AI systems (listed in Annex I) can be valid for up to five years, while those for specific AI systems listed in Annex III are valid for up to four years; after this period, certificates can be renewed following a reassessment of the AI system.
If an AI system no longer complies with required standards, the notified body may suspend, withdraw, or restrict the certificate; however, the system provider can prevent this if they correct the issues within a set deadline, ensuring continued compliance under the evaluation provided by the notified body according to the AI Act.
Certificates must be written clearly in a language easily understood by the authorities of the European Union Member State where the organization issuing the certificate (the notified body) operates, ensuring complete transparency and understanding by the relevant regulatory authorities according to the AI Act guidelines.
Yes, according to the AI Act, if a provider disagrees with a notified body’s decision regarding their AI system’s certificate—such as suspension or withdrawal—they have the right to appeal, giving them a fair opportunity to challenge and attempt to reverse the decision that was made.

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