# Article 39: Conformity assessment bodies of third countries

> EU AI Act (2024/1689)
> Chapter 3 High-Risk AI Systems — Section 4: Notifying authorities and notified bodies
> Source: https://en.ai-act.io/article/high-risk-ai-systems/notifying-authorities-and-notified-bodies/conformity-assessment-bodies-of-third-countries

(1) Conformity assessment bodies established under the law of a third country with which the Union has concluded an agreement may be authorised to carry out the activities of notified bodies under this Regulation, provided that they meet the requirements laid down in [Article 31](https://en.ai-act.io/article/high-risk-ai-systems/notifying-authorities-and-notified-bodies/requirements-relating-to-notified-bodies.md) or they ensure an equivalent level of compliance.

## Related Recitals

- [Recital 126: Procedure for conformity assessment by third parties](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/procedure-for-conformity-assessment-by-third-parties.md)
- [Recital 127: Recognition of conformity assessment results](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/recognition-of-conformity-assessment-results.md)