CRA product classification
Is a Other / not listed covered by the EU Cyber Resilience Act?
Other / not listed cannot be reliably classified from the starter data alone. Its CRA scope and category depend on product-specific context and Commission technical descriptions. Applicable obligations and assessment routes depend on the full product context; reporting begins 11 September 2026 and general application begins 11 December 2027.
Why this category?
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This classification is marked borderline. TODO(owner): verify the current Commission technical description and borderline treatment before launch.
Borderline cases
This starter classification has no additional product-specific follow-up configured. Exclusions and intended purpose still affect the final outcome.
What you may need to do
The product type is not classified to an Annex III or IV assessment route by the current starter data. Confirm the correct category before selecting a route.
Top Annex I items to assess
- Vulnerability handling and no known exploitable vulnerabilities at placing on the market (Annex I)
- Secure-by-default configuration and updates (Annex I)
- Access control, confidentiality and integrity (Annex I)
- Attack-surface management and security logging (Annex I)
- SBOM, coordinated disclosure and secure update distribution (Annex I, Part II)
What applies today?
CRA Article 14 reporting obligations apply from 11 September 2026 to in-scope products already on the market as well as new products. See the Article 14 reporting tool.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Other / not listed covered by the EU Cyber Resilience Act?
The CRA may apply to a Other / not listed placed on the EU market as a product with digital elements, subject to the scope and exclusions. This preliminary page associates it with the default category; confirm its intended purpose and technical characteristics.
What conformity route applies to a Other / not listed?
The route depends on the final CRA category and applicable conformity-assessment requirements. Important and critical categories can require third-party assessment or an EU cybersecurity certification scheme.
When do the CRA requirements apply?
Reporting obligations apply from 11 September 2026. The CRA's general application date is 11 December 2027. Transitional treatment for products already placed on the market depends on the facts and substantial modification.