AI Act — listed high-risk systems
Date to be confirmed · application
What changes?
Meet applicable high-risk AI duties for Annex III systems on the amended application timetable.
Who is affected?
EU Annex III high-risk AI providers/deployers, including small HR or regulated-service firms when in scope
When?
Date to be confirmed. Commission says AI Omnibus entered into force 27 July 2026; original 2 August 2026 high-risk hint superseded.
What to do
- Check whether your business matches this scope: EU Annex III high-risk AI providers/deployers, including small HR or regulated-service firms when in scope
- Check high-risk classification and prepare governance, risk management, documentation and required assessments.
- Confirm exemptions, thresholds and transitional arrangements in the linked primary source before implementing changes.
- Assign a responsible person and keep evidence of your applicability assessment and preparation.
Existing tools and providers
EU AI Act Service Desk, Holistic AI
Primary source
AI Act 2024/1689 as amended by 2026/1744 (CELEX 32026R1744)
Checked 11 October 2026. A fresh date confirmation was not established. Do not rely on a date from an older summary.