Knowledge MaxxingConformity assessment
A conformity assessment is a formal process for checking whether a system actually meets a required standard or regulation before it can be legally offered or deployed.
Prerequisite: Technical standard
What matters
Because it's a formal, often documented process, conformity assessment is what turns a regulation's written requirements into something verifiable rather than merely claimed.
Example
A high-risk AI system might need to undergo a conformity assessment, producing documented evidence it meets required standards, before it can be legally deployed in some jurisdictions.
Common misconception
Passing a conformity assessment once is not necessarily a permanent status; requirements can mandate reassessment if the system changes significantly afterward.
Recall question
What does a conformity assessment turn a regulation's requirements into?