What Annex IV requires (simplified)
| Annex IV element | Archiet source |
|---|---|
| General system description | Blueprint / genome system map |
| Development process and design choices | ADRs in docs/decisions/ |
| Monitoring, functioning, control | Runtime services + observability genome primitives |
| Risk management system | Compliance overlay + security posture doc |
| Data governance and training data | Entity model + data object lineage in traceability matrix |
| Human oversight measures | Screen manifest + role definitions |
| Accuracy, robustness, cybersecurity | NFR genome fields + generated control implementations |
Free first step
Not sure if you are high-risk? Run the EU AI Act Risk Classifier before investing in full documentation generation.
Archiet vs manual Annex IV consulting
| Approach | Typical cost | Drift risk | |---|---|---| | Law firm / specialist consultant | €5,000–50,000+ | Docs diverge from code within weeks | | Blank Annex IV template | Low | High — generic, not system-specific | | Archiet blueprint → Annex IV pack | Included in Professional+ | Low — regenerated from same model as code |
Workflow
- Describe your AI system in the Blueprint Wizard (include AI/ML components, data sources, human-in-the-loop decisions).
- Enable EU AI Act compliance overlay.
- Review model in model-review UI.
- Download ZIP: code +
docs/compliance/EU AI Act artifact pack + traceability matrix.
CTA
Classify your risk tier free → Generate Annex IV + code.
FAQ
Is generated documentation filing-ready?
It is a consulting-grade draft grounded in your architecture. Legal review before notified-body submission remains required.
Does Annex IV apply to GPAI models?
GPAI has separate obligations (Ch. V). Use the risk classifier — it routes GPAI vs high-risk vs limited-risk paths.