The proposed European Standard prEN 18286, Artificial Intelligence – Quality Management System for EU AI Act Regulatory Purposes has officially reached the Enquiry stage in the CEN-CENELEC system. This marks a significant step forward in aligning AI governance with the requirements of the EU AI Act.
Developed by CEN-CENELEC JTC 21, the committee tasked with responding to the AI Act, prEN 18286 is a home-grown European standard designed to provide presumption of conformity with Article 17 of the Act. In this context, “quality” means compliance with the entire AI Act, which is fundamentally a product safety regulation.
Next Steps
- The draft standard will be made publicly available for consultation in all CEN member countries.
- National bodies have 12 weeks to vote and submit comments.
- Liaison organizations – including ETUC, ANEC, NoLeFa, and Equinet – are invited to contribute feedback. In total, 17 organizations hold partner or liaison status within JTC 21.
Why It Matters:
prEN 18286 will serve as a cornerstone for organizations seeking compliance with the EU AI Act, offering a structured approach to quality management and regulatory assurance.