AI Regulation in the EU: What Manufacturers Need to Know Now

On July 4, 2025, the European Commission reaffirmed its commitment to moving forward with the implementation of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, despite growing calls for a pause. For manufacturers, this signals a clear message: compliance with AI-related requirements is no longer optional, it’s imminent.

Why This Matters for Industry

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in industrial machinery, robotics, and automation systems, manufacturers must now consider how AI functionality intersects with existing and emerging regulatory frameworks - especially the EU Machinery Regulation (2023/1230).

Key challenges include:

• Dual compliance with both the AI Act and Machinery Regulation.
• Transparency and documentation of AI decision-making in safety-critical applications.
• Risk classification of AI systems used in industrial environments.
• Alignment with harmonized standards—many of which are still under revision or pending HAS assessments.

How Intertek Can Help

Intertek’s AI² (Assured Intelligence) platform is designed to support manufacturers through this evolving landscape. By combining AI-driven insights with regulatory expertise, AI² helps:

• Monitor and interpret EU AI and machinery regulations in real time.
• Identify compliance gaps early in the design process.
• Streamline documentation and conformity assessments.
• Support risk-based decision-making when harmonized standards are unavailable.

Looking Ahead

With no delay in sight, manufacturers must act now to integrate AI compliance into their product development and certification strategies. Staying informed and proactive will be key to maintaining market access and avoiding costly disruptions.

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