EU AI Act Art.13: Transparency and provision of information to deployers
Article 13 of the EU AI Act binds the deployer. It requires High-risk AI systems shall be designed and developed in such a way as to ensure that their operation is sufficiently. This page states what it requires, who it binds and the evidence to keep. Browsing is free; the conformance kit is USD 499.
Specifics
| Instrument | Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the EU AI Act), as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 |
|---|---|
| Article | Art.13 |
| Binds | Deployer |
| Group | High-Risk Classification and Requirements |
| Evidence items | 2 |
| Linked NIST AI RMF controls | 4 |
| Linked ISO/IEC 42001 controls | 5 |
| Last updated |
Who does Art.13 bind?
The article binds the deployer. The Act places each duty on a named party in the value chain, so a system can carry a provider duty and a deployer duty at once. Confirm your own position against the text; this page names the party, it does not rule on your facts.
Applies with the high-risk regime: 2 December 2027 for stand-alone systems listed in Annex III, and 2 August 2028 for AI embedded in regulated products listed in Annex I (Article 113, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744). See the full timeline.
What does Art.13 require?
High-risk AI systems shall be designed and developed in such a way as to ensure that their operation is sufficiently transparent to enable deployers to interpret the output and use it appropriately. Providers shall provide instructions for use including the system's intended purpose, level of accuracy/robustness/cybersecurity, foreseeable misuse, performance characteristics, human oversight measures, hardware/software requirements, lifetime and maintenance/care.
This is our plain-language statement of the article, not the text of the regulation. Read the article: Art.13 (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 on EUR-Lex).
What evidence should we keep for Art.13?
| Category | Evidence to keep |
|---|---|
| Transparency | Instructions for use covering the Art.13 content list |
| Transparency | Deployer-facing system documentation |
What does a linked control mean here?
A linked control is a NIST AI RMF or ISO/IEC 42001 control that the held rule set records as a topical match, with a confidence and a one-line reason. It does not establish that meeting one requirement satisfies the other, it is not legal advice, and it is not certification. Where no control is recorded, the page says so and does not guess. Sources: the NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001.
Which NIST AI RMF controls line up with Art.13?
4 controls in the held rule set is recorded as a topical match for this obligation, each with its confidence and reason.
| Control | NIST AI RMF | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
AIRMF-MN-1.4 | Negative residual risks, defined as the sum of all unmitigated risks, to both downstream acquirers of AI systems and end users are documented Residual risk and limitations are disclosed to the deployer through the instructions for use. | high |
AIRMF-MP-1.1 | Intended purpose, potentially beneficial uses, context-specific laws, norms and expectations, and prospective settings in which the AI system will be deployed are understood and documented Instructions for use carry intended purpose, foreseeable misuse, performance characteristics and deployment conditions. | high |
AIRMF-MP-2.2 | Information about the AI system's knowledge limits and how system output may be utilized and overseen by humans is documented Instructions for use state accuracy, foreseeable misuse and oversight measures for the deployer to act on. | high |
AIRMF-MS-2.8 | Risks associated with transparency and accountability as identified in the MAP function are examined and documented | unstated |
Which ISO/IEC 42001 controls line up with Art.13?
5 controls in the held rule set is recorded as a topical match for this obligation, each with its confidence and reason.
| Control | ISO/IEC 42001 | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
A.10.4 | Customers Instructions for use are built around what the deployer customer needs. | medium |
A.6.2.6 | AI system operation and monitoring Instructions for use are the operational guidance available to operators. | medium |
A.6.2.7 | AI system technical documentation Instructions for use deliver system documentation to the deploying party. | medium |
A.8.2 | System documentation and information for users Instructions for use state purpose, accuracy, misuse, oversight, requirements, lifetime and maintenance. | high |
A.9.4 | Intended use of the AI system Instructions for use define the intended purpose and foreseeable misuse. | medium |
What does the conformance kit add for Art.13?
The kit renders this obligation into your own role checklist with the evidence register, the linked controls and a CSV export, for USD 499 one off. See what is in the kit or open it.