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Overview

Compliance Deadlines

Stakeholder Roles

The CRA defines obligations for the following stakeholder roles:
  • manufacturer - Places products with digital elements on the EU market
  • importer - Imports products from third countries into the EU
  • distributor - Makes products available in the EU supply chain
  • authorized_representative - Acts on behalf of manufacturers
  • open_source_steward - Manages open source components
  • notified_body - Conformity assessment bodies
  • market_surveillance - National authorities overseeing compliance
  • consumer - End users of products with digital elements

Requirement Types

Requirements in the CRA are classified as:
  • obligation - Mandatory actions that must be taken
  • prohibition - Actions that are forbidden
  • right - Entitlements granted to stakeholders
  • procedure - Processes that must be followed
  • general - General provisions and definitions

API Usage

Key Topics

  • Essential requirements for products with digital elements
  • Vulnerability handling and disclosure
  • CE marking and conformity assessment
  • Market surveillance and enforcement
  • Supply chain security obligations