Another Omnibus package – no.’VII’ – this time on all things AI

2026-07-14 · Source: Privacy World · Field: Legal & Regulatory — Compliance & Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs & Government Relations · Depth: Advanced, quick

Summary

The EU has approved its Seventh Omnibus Package of regulatory changes, which includes modifications to the application of the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act. This package emphasizes slowing down implementation, reducing burdens for smaller companies, and preventing double regulatory burdens where other EU rules already apply, mirroring approaches taken with ESG rules like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the EU Deforestation Regulation. The changes, expected to be adopted imminently, aim to delay deadlines that would otherwise begin in August. For high-risk AI products, the package clarifies overlaps with existing sectoral safety laws, such as the Machinery Regulation, reassuring companies that the established CE marking and conformity assessment system will apply, albeit with specific AI considerations.

Key takeaway

For legal professionals advising on AI product development, the EU's Seventh Omnibus Package offers clarity and reduced immediate pressure. You should apply your existing expertise in CE marking and conformity assessment from directives like Radio Equipment or RoHS, as these frameworks directly apply to high-risk AI products. This approach helps streamline compliance efforts and avoid unnecessary regulatory burdens, allowing your clients to navigate the EU AI Act more efficiently.

Key insights

The EU's Omnibus VII package simplifies AI Act application, reducing burdens and clarifying overlaps for high-risk AI products.

Principles

• EU policy prioritizes burden reduction for smaller entities.
• Avoid double regulation where existing rules suffice.
• High-risk AI products follow established CE marking.

In practice

• Apply existing CE marking expertise to AI product compliance.
• Assess AI system's intended use for high-risk classification.
• Liaise with technical consultants for documentation.

Topics

• EU AI Act
• Regulatory Compliance
• CE Marking
• High-Risk AI Systems
• EU Omnibus Package
• Corporate Due Diligence

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