Final Push for EU AI Act Standards: New Deadline Set for February 2027
Efforts to develop harmonised standards for the EU AI Act have entered their final phase. Following the postponement of requirements for high-risk systems, the revised deadline is now set for February 2027.
What happened?
European standardisation organisations CEN and CENELEC are currently completing work on the harmonised standards for the EU AI Act. Following amendments in the Digital Omnibus in June 2026, the European Commission has revised its standardisation request, shifting the deadline for the harmonised standards to February 2027.
Key facts
| Reviderad tidsfrist för standarder | Februari 2027 |
|---|---|
| Antagande av Digital Omnibus | Juni 2026 |
| Arbetsgruppsmöte i Winterthur | 6–9 oktober 2026 |
Why it matters
The entry into force of requirements for high-risk AI systems was postponed in June 2026 because the necessary harmonised standards were not available in time. The Commission therefore formally adjusted the schedule to February 2027 to allow standardisation bodies sufficient time to finalise the technical documentation.
Who is affected?
The decision and the resulting standards affect developers and providers of AI systems classified as high-risk under EU regulations, as well as supervisory authorities and trade unions.
Impact on the EU
The harmonised standards are being developed at the request of the European Commission and will apply throughout the Union. The standards define the technical requirements necessary to achieve compliance with the EU AI Act.
What else you should know
The information was presented following the 15th plenary meeting of CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 in Winterthur, Switzerland, where representatives from the ETUC also participated in the discussions.
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