AI Act Risk Classification Checklist
Complete decision tree to determine if your AI system is high-risk, with an edge-case guide.
For compliance, legal, IT teams, or AI Governance Officers at companies that use or develop AI systems, in any EU country or operating in the European market.
What changes with this document
At the «Risk classification» stage of the path
You don't know if a system is high-risk until someone asks.
Documented classification, with fairness testing and a comparison against other frameworks (NIST).
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How buying works
- 1You pay on the secure Lemon Squeezy checkout.
- 2You get an email with a ZIP of the files (PDF, Excel or Word depending on the product).
- 3You adapt it to your organisation and share it with your team.
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AI Act Starter Kit includes this document and 2 more documents: €29 instead of €47.99 separately. You save €18.99.
What's included
- Excel with 4 question blocks
- PDF guide with decision tree
- Legal Notice
Why this document exists
The first step of the entire AI Governance journey: knowing whether your system falls into one of the 8 high-risk categories in Annex III, or is prohibited under Art. 5. This checklist walks you through a 4-block decision tree, with worked examples for ambiguous cases. Updated with the Digital Omnibus adjustments from July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is AI Act Risk Classification Checklist for?
For compliance, legal, IT teams, or AI Governance Officers at companies that use or develop AI systems, in any EU country or operating in the European market.
Does this replace legal advice?
No. It's a working template that organizes and speeds up the compliance process, but it does not constitute legal advice or guarantee compliance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 — see the included Legal Notice.
What format is it delivered in?
Instant download after purchase, in the formats listed under “What's included”, plus the instructions guide in PDF and the Legal Notice.

