High-Risk Annex I Regulated Product AI Obligations
Deadline and scoping page for AI embedded in Annex I regulated products such as medical devices, machinery, vehicles, toys, lifts, and radio equipment.
Legal status caveat. The Digital Omnibus on AI reached political agreement on May 7, 2026; the European Parliament formally endorsed it June 16, 2026 and the Council gave final approval June 29, 2026. The deferred dates take legal effect only upon publication in the Official Journal, with entry into force on the third day after publication, which is expected imminently / before Aug 2, 2026. Status last verified:
Obligations for high-risk AI embedded in Annex I regulated products, including medical devices, machinery, vehicles, toys, lifts, and radio equipment, are moved from the original date by the Digital Omnibus on AI.
Changed by the Digital Omnibus on AI, pending Official Journal publication for legal effect.
When do Annex I embedded AI obligations apply?
The current date and Omnibus-shifted original date are shown above from the deadline data.
Which products are examples?
Medical devices, machinery, vehicles, toys, lifts, radio equipment, and other regulated products can create Annex I exposure where AI is a safety component or embedded in the product conformity pathway.
Why the distinction matters
Annex I systems sit inside existing product-safety regimes. The AI Act analysis should be coordinated with product conformity, technical documentation, and sector-specific regulatory work.