prEN 18286 (QMS) enters public enquiry

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Relevant to those tracking EU AI Act implementation timelines; European harmonized standards under M/593 will define technical conformance requirements for high-risk AI systems, making their development schedule significant for compliance planning.

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CEN and CENELEC announced accelerated measures to deliver European standards supporting the EU AI Act by Q4 2026, including allowing direct publication of drafts following positive enquiry votes. Key standards under development include prEN 18286 on Quality Management Systems for AI, developed by CEN-CLC/JTC 21 under Standardization Request M/593.

Key Points

•Joint Technical Boards adopted exceptional measures in October 2025 to accelerate AI standards delivery under Standardization Request M/593 and Amendment M/613.
•prEN 18286 (Quality Management Systems for AI) entered public enquiry as part of this accelerated standardization push.
•Standards targeting Q4 2026 delivery may bypass separate Formal Vote if Enquiry vote is positive, using Article 11.2 of CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations.
•CEN-CLC/JTC 21 'Artificial Intelligence' is the primary technical committee responsible for delivering the foundational standards supporting the EU AI Act.
•These European standards are intended to provide technical conformance pathways for organizations subject to the EU AI Act's requirements.

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# Update on CEN and CENELEC’s Decision to Accelerate the Development of Standards for Artificial Intelligence

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