Does EU AI Act require Risk Assessment?

European Union • phased enforcement

Yes — 1 provision

Requirements at a glance

This regulation imposes 4 specific requirements for Risk Assessment across 1 provision:

Risk Management (Article 9) #

Obligation:
Risk Assessment
enacted
Effective:
Aug 2, 2026
Risk tier:
high-risk
Scope:
providers

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Risk management systemEstablish and maintain throughout AI lifecycle
Identify risksIdentify and analyze known and foreseeable risks
TestingTest against risk management measures
Residual riskEnsure residual risks are acceptable

Penalties

ViolationFine
High-risk non-complianceUp to EUR 15M or 3% global turnover
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