What is the EU AI Act?

The EU AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence. It classifies AI systems by risk level and imposes obligations on organisations that develop or deploy them. Fines for non-compliance reach €35 million or 7% of global annual turnover for the most serious violations.

Who Does the EU AI Act Apply To?

The EU AI Act applies to any organisation that develops or deploys AI systems affecting individuals in the EU.

A compliance review is relevant if you:

Develop or sell AI-powered products or services to EU customers.

Deploy AI systems in HR, recruitment, customer-facing, or operational processes affecting EU individuals.

Operate in a regulated sector, where high-risk AI risk classification is most likely to apply.

Need to demonstrate AI governance to investors, enterprise clients, or procurement teams.

What a Sancert EU AI Act Review Covers

Our structured compliance review assesses your organisation’s AI systems and governance practices against the Act’s requirements, including:

  • AI system inventory and classification against the Act’s risk framework.
  • Obligations applicable to your organisation’s role under the Act, whether as a provider, deployer, or both.
  • Adequacy of technical documentation and conformity assessment processes for high-risk systems.
  • Transparency and disclosure practices.
  • Human oversight and intervention mechanisms.
  • Incident logging and post-market monitoring arrangements.
  • Governance, and accountability.

The Value of an Independent EU AI Act Review

Regulatory risk reduction

Understanding how your AI systems are classified and whether your obligations are met reduces your exposure to enforcement action and potential market access restrictions in the EU.

Commercial credibility

Enterprise clients, financial institutions, and public sector buyers are increasingly requiring evidence of AI governance from their technology suppliers. A review report gives you something concrete to present.

Investor confidence

AI governance is a growing focus in investment due diligence. Independently reviewed compliance supports fundraising and valuation conversations.

Cross-framework alignment

The EU AI Act intersects directly with GDPR obligations and ISO 42001 AI management system requirements. A review identifies where your existing frameworks already satisfy obligations, and where they don’t.

Why Sancert?

Accredited and independent

Our assessments carry the weight of over 20 years of compliance experience.

Cross-framework expertise

Where the EU AI Act intersects with GDPR, ISO 42001, or ISO 27001, we understand the overlaps, reducing duplication and maximising the value of your review.

Fixed scope. Transparent pricing

No open-ended engagements, no surprises.