Comment by ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute)

Today, ETSI announces the publication of ETSI TS 104 008, a new Technical Specification that introduces a framework for Continuous Auditing-Based Conformity Assessment (CABCA). This framework helps organisations ensure their AI systems remain compliant with regulatory and technical requirements throughout their entire operational lifecycle. As AI systems become increasingly dynamic and evolve through updates, retraining, and adaptations to new data, traditional point-in-time audits are no longer sufficient. ETSI TS 104 008 addresses this challenge by establishing a structured methodology for automated, ongoing conformity assessment, supporting the post-market monitoring obligations of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. CABCA encompasses the full scope of conformity assessment, including quality, safety, security, transparency and governance.