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Where that is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the high-risk [AI system](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/ai-act/ai-system), it shall be affixed to the packaging or to the accompanying documentation, as appropriate.\n4. <a id=\"p-4\"></a>Where applicable, the CE marking shall be followed by the identification number of the [notified body](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/ai-act/notified-body) responsible for the [conformity assessment](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/ai-act/conformity-assessment) procedures set out in [Article 43](43.md). The identification number of the notified body shall be affixed by the body itself or, under its instructions, by the [provider](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/ai-act/provider) or by the provider’s [authorised representative](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/ai-act/authorised-representative). The identification number shall also be indicated in any promotional material which mentions that the high-risk AI system fulfils the requirements for CE marking.\n5. <a id=\"p-5\"></a>Where high-risk AI systems are subject to other Union law which also provides for the affixing of the CE marking, the CE marking shall indicate that the high-risk AI system also fulfil the requirements of that other law.\n\n***\n\n[Chapter III — High-risk AI systems](../chapters/iii.md) · [← Article 47](47.md) · [Article 49 →](49.md)\n"}