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Chapter III · Section 4 · Notifying authorities and notified bodies

# Article 38 — Coordination of notified bodies

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[1\.](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-38/#p-1) The Commission shall ensure that, with regard to high-risk AI systems, appropriate coordination and cooperation between notified bodies active in the conformity assessment procedures pursuant to this Regulation are put in place and properly operated in the form of a sectoral group of notified bodies.

[2\.](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-38/#p-2) Each notifying authority shall ensure that the bodies notified by it participate in the work of a group referred to in paragraph 1, directly or through designated representatives.

[3\.](https://ai-act.astrokube.com/law/art-38/#p-3) The Commission shall provide for the exchange of knowledge and best practices between notifying authorities.

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### Status

In force 2 Aug 2025

### Type

Article · Chapter III · Section 4

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