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# CRA FAQ Hub

Browse the CRA FAQ hub for Blue Guide market-access concepts, CE marking, and component due diligence.

*FAQ Hub* *EU* *Cyber Resilience Act*

## EU Cyber Resilience Act FAQ

Browse focused CRA FAQ modules built around the questions that usually slow market access, product launch, conformity work, and component governance.

Each sub-FAQ is grounded in official sources and designed for legal, compliance, product, engineering, and security teams.

Use this FAQ hub when the general CRA page is too broad and you need a tighter answer set. The sub-FAQs below group high-friction questions into practical modules so teams can move faster on interpretation, evidence design, and release decisions without losing source traceability.

## Browse sub-FAQ modules

### [CRA Blue Guide Concepts FAQ | Placing on the Market, Making Available, Distance Sales](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/blue-guide-concepts.md)

CRA FAQ on Blue Guide concepts used in Cyber Resilience Act interpretation: placing on the market, making available, putting into service, online sales.

- 28 items

### [CRA CE Marking FAQ | Meaning, Placement Rules, Software Labeling, Notified Bodies](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/ce-marking.md)

CRA CE marking FAQ covering what the mark means, when it is mandatory, software and website placement rules, packaging fallback, notified body numbers.

- 26 items

### [CRA Component Due Diligence FAQ | Third-Party Components, FOSS, SBOM, Vulnerabilities](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/component-due-diligence.md)

CRA component due diligence FAQ covering third-party components, FOSS, CE-marked components, SBOM review, risk-based checks, upstream vulnerability reporting.

- 21 items

### [CRA Conformity Assessment Routes FAQ | Module A, Module B+C, Module H, Critical and Important Products](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/conformity-assessment-routes.md)

CRA FAQ on conformity assessment routes covering module A, module B+C, module H, important and critical products, harmonised standards, certification schemes.

- 25 items

### [CRA Core Functionality FAQ | Important Products, Critical Products, Classification](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/core-functionality.md)

CRA FAQ on core functionality covering classification of important and critical products, ancillary functions, integrated components.

- 21 items

### [CRA Cybersecurity Risk Assessment FAQ | Article 13, Threat Modelling, Variants, Constraints](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/cybersecurity-risk-assessment.md)

CRA FAQ on cybersecurity risk assessment covering Article 13, threat modelling, intended purpose, foreseeable misuse, external dependencies, documentation.

- 26 items

### [CRA Declaration of Conformity FAQ | Full vs Simplified, Languages, Updates, Duties](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md)

CRA FAQ on the EU declaration of conformity covering full and simplified formats, required contents, languages, updates, single declarations across EU laws.

- 19 items

### [CRA Economic Operators FAQ | Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Authorised Representatives](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)

CRA FAQ on economic operators covering manufacturer, authorised representative, importer, distributor, responsible operator rules, checks, traceability.

- 26 items

### [CRA Essential Cybersecurity Requirements FAQ | Annex I Part I and Part II](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/essential-cybersecurity-requirements.md)

CRA FAQ on the essential cybersecurity requirements covering Annex I Part I and Part II, applicability, evidence, interoperability constraints.

- 20 items

### [CRA Hardware and Software Boundaries FAQ | Product Scope, Combined Products, Source Code](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/hardware-software-boundaries.md)

CRA FAQ on hardware and software boundaries covering combined products, standalone software, source code, companion apps, remote data processing.

- 26 items

### [CRA Harmonised Standards and Common Specifications FAQ | Presumption of Conformity, OJ Publication](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/harmonised-standards-and-common-specifications.md)

CRA FAQ on harmonised standards, common specifications, and certification schemes covering presumption of conformity, Official Journal publication.

- 24 items

### [CRA Important and Critical Products FAQ | Annex III, Annex IV, Core Functionality](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/important-and-critical-products.md)

CRA FAQ on important and critical products covering Annex III and Annex IV classification, core functionality, conformity routes, FOSS rule limits.

- 30 items

### [CRA Integrated Components and Dependencies FAQ | Due Diligence, RDPS, Third-Party Components](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/integrated-components-and-dependencies.md)

CRA FAQ on integrated components and dependencies covering due diligence, third-party components, RDPS, cloud dependencies, upstream fixes, FOSS dependencies.

- 21 items

### [CRA Interplay With Other EU Laws FAQ | RED, AI Act, GDPR, Data Act, EHDS, Machinery](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/interplay-with-other-eu-laws.md)

CRA FAQ on interplay with other EU laws covering exclusions, overlap with RED, AI Act, GDPR, Data Act, EHDS, Machinery, GPSR, NIS2, aviation, marine.

- 25 items

### [CRA Known Exploitable Vulnerabilities at Launch FAQ | Placement on the Market, CVEs, Late Discoveries](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/known-exploitable-vulnerabilities-at-launch.md)

CRA FAQ on known exploitable vulnerabilities at launch covering the launch-time rule, exploitability, known vulnerabilities, CVEs, compensating controls.

- 18 items

### [CRA Legacy Products FAQ | Pre-2027 Products, Reporting, Grandfathering, Substantial Modification](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/legacy-products.md)

CRA FAQ on legacy products covering pre-11 December 2027 products, Article 14 reporting, continued sale, substantial modification, spare parts, old designs.

- 21 items

### [CRA Manufacturer Obligations FAQ | Article 13 Duties, Support Period, Reporting, Documentation](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/manufacturer-obligations.md)

CRA FAQ on manufacturer obligations covering Article 13 duties, risk assessment, support periods, vulnerability handling, reporting, documentation.

- 41 items

### [CRA Market Surveillance and Enforcement FAQ | Authorities, Safeguards, Sweeps, Formal Non-Compliance](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/market-surveillance-and-enforcement.md)

CRA FAQ on market surveillance and enforcement covering authorities, investigations, safeguard procedures, formal non-compliance, sweeps, joint activities.

- 39 items

### [CRA Module A FAQ | Internal Control, Self-Assessment, Eligibility, Documentation](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/module-a.md)

CRA FAQ on module A covering internal control, eligible products, class I limits, FOSS exception, technical documentation, testing, CE marking.

- 28 items

### [CRA Module B+C FAQ | EU-Type Examination, Conformity to Type, Notified Bodies](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/module-b-c.md)

CRA FAQ on module B+C covering EU-type examination, conformity to type, notified-body role, certificate changes, production control, CE marking.

- 32 items

### [CRA Module H FAQ | Full Quality Assurance, Notified Body Surveillance, CE Marking](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/module-h.md)

CRA FAQ on module H covering full quality assurance, quality-system approval, notified-body surveillance, scope changes, CE marking, language rules, records.

- 31 items

### [CRA Notified Bodies FAQ | Notification, Scope, NANDO, Independence, Competence](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/notified-bodies.md)

CRA FAQ on notified bodies covering notification, competence, independence, NANDO scope, accreditation, cross-border choice, subcontracting.

- 35 items

### [CRA Open-Source Software FAQ | FOSS, Commercial Activity, Stewards, Donations, Paid Editions](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/open-source-software.md)

CRA FAQ on open-source software covering FOSS qualification, commercial activity, donations, paid support, stewards, contributors, repositories.

- 39 items

### [CRA Over-the-Air Updates FAQ | OTA, Automatic Updates, Secure Distribution, Offline Paths](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/over-the-air-updates.md)

CRA FAQ on over-the-air updates covering OTA versus automatic updates, secure distribution, screenless products, gateways, offline update paths.

- 25 items

### [CRA Penalties and Fines FAQ | Fine Tiers, Turnover Caps, SME Carve-Outs, Stewards](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/penalties-and-fines.md)

CRA FAQ on penalties and fines covering Article 64 fine tiers, turnover caps, SME carve-outs, steward exemptions, cumulative fines, criminal sanctions.

- 23 items

### [CRA Product Families FAQ | Variants, Shared Assessments, Family Reuse, Conformity Scope](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/product-families.md)

CRA FAQ on product families covering shared risk assessments, family-wide documentation reuse, cybersecurity-relevant variant differences.

- 16 items

### [CRA Remote Data Processing Solutions FAQ | RDPS Scope, Cloud Services, SaaS Boundaries, Documentation](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/remote-data-processing-solutions.md)

CRA FAQ on remote data processing solutions covering Article 3(2) RDPS tests, cloud-service boundaries, websites and portals, third-party SaaS, backend scope.

- 21 items

### [CRA Repairs and Spare Parts FAQ | Repairs, Refurbishment, Spare-Part Exemption, Compatibility](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/repairs-and-spare-parts.md)

CRA FAQ on repairs and spare parts covering substantial modification, Article 2(6) identical spare parts, non-identical replacements.

- 18 items

### [CRA Reporting Obligations FAQ | Article 14 Deadlines, CSIRT Filing, User Notices, Legacy Products](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/reporting-obligations.md)

CRA FAQ on reporting obligations covering Article 14 deadlines, actively exploited vulnerabilities, severe incidents, CSIRT routing, user notifications.

- 35 items

### [CRA Scope FAQ | Products with Digital Elements, Connections, Software, Exclusions](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/scope-and-products-with-digital-elements.md)

CRA FAQ on scope and products with digital elements covering software, firmware, components, direct and indirect connections, offline products, exclusions.

- 30 items

### [CRA Secure-by-Default FAQ | Default Configuration, Auto Updates, Tailor-Made Limits](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/secure-by-default.md)

CRA FAQ on secure by default covering Annex I default configuration, automatic security updates, opt-outs, components, inapplicability.

- 18 items

### [CRA Security Updates vs Functionality Updates FAQ | Separation, Free Updates, Article 13(10)](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/security-updates-vs-functionality-updates.md)

CRA FAQ on security updates versus functionality updates covering separation where technically feasible, free security updates, automatic updates.

- 24 items

### [CRA Substantial Modification FAQ | Post-Market Changes, New Manufacturer, Legacy Products](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/substantial-modification.md)

CRA FAQ on substantial modification covering Article 3(30), software updates, repairs, new manufacturer status, conformity reassessment.

- 27 items

### [CRA Support Period FAQ | Placement on the Market, Unit-Level Timing, Update Availability](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/support-period.md)

CRA FAQ on support periods covering Article 13(8), placement on the market timing, unit-level support periods, standalone software, update availability.

- 71 items

### [CRA Tailor-Made Products FAQ | Business-User Exception, Paid Updates, Evidence](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/tailor-made-products.md)

CRA FAQ on tailor-made products covering the narrow business-user carve-out, secure-by-default and paid-update deviations, required evidence.

- 17 items

### [CRA Technical Documentation FAQ | Annex VII, Languages, Authority Access, Updates](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/technical-documentation.md)

CRA FAQ on technical documentation covering Annex VII content, timing, languages, versioning, authority access, reused documentation, simplified formats.

- 21 items

### [CRA Transition Period FAQ | Key Dates, Legacy Products, Pre-CRA Stock, RED Interplay](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/transition-period.md)

CRA FAQ on the transition period covering entry into force, phased application dates, legacy products, stock and customs timing, standalone software.

- 23 items

### [CRA Update Availability and Archives FAQ | Article 13(9), Archives, Historical Versions](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/update-availability-and-archives.md)

CRA FAQ on update availability and software archives covering Article 13(9), Article 13(10), Article 13(11), retention of issued security updates.

- 24 items

### [CRA User Information and Transparency FAQ | Annex II, Support Disclosure, User Notices](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/user-information-and-transparency.md)

CRA FAQ on user information and transparency covering Annex II instructions, support-period disclosure, end-of-support notices, vulnerability notices.

- 28 items

### [CRA Vulnerability Handling FAQ | Lifecycle Duties, Components, Disclosure, Fix Sharing](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/vulnerability-handling.md)

CRA FAQ on vulnerability handling covering Annex I Part II duties, component vulnerabilities, upstream reporting and fix sharing.

- 29 items

Browse all indexed questions: [/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/items](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/items.md)

## All FAQ items

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### [Does the full text have to be accessible online if the simplified declaration is used?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md#does-the-full-text-have-to-be-accessible-online-if-the-simplified-declaration-is-used)

*Module: [CRA Declaration of Conformity](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md)*

Yes.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 13(20), Annex VI

### [If the simplified declaration is used, does the manufacturer still have to draw up the full EU declaration of conformity?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md#if-the-simplified-declaration-is-used-does-the-manufacturer-still-have-to-draw-up-the-full-eu-declaration-of-conformity)

*Module: [CRA Declaration of Conformity](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md)*

Yes.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 13(12), Article 13(20), Article 28(1)-(2), Annex VI
- [European Commission CRA FAQs (January 2026)](https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/122331?ref=sorena.io) - section 6.8

### [If several EU product laws apply, can the declaration mention only the CRA and leave the others out?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md#if-several-eu-product-laws-apply-can-the-declaration-mention-only-the-cra-and-leave-the-others-out)

*Module: [CRA Declaration of Conformity](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md)*

No.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 28(3), recital 88
- [European Commission CRA FAQs (January 2026)](https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/122331?ref=sorena.io) - section 6.8
- [The Blue Guide on the implementation of EU product rules 2022](https://ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/44906/attachments/2/translations/en/renditions/native?ref=sorena.io) - section 4.4

### [Does citing a harmonised standard or other conformity basis in the declaration itself create presumption of conformity?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md#does-citing-a-harmonised-standard-or-other-conformity-basis-in-the-declaration-itself-create-presumption-of-conformity)

*Module: [CRA Declaration of Conformity](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md)*

No.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 27, Annex V point 6
- [The Blue Guide on the implementation of EU product rules 2022](https://ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/44906/attachments/2/translations/en/renditions/native?ref=sorena.io) - section 4.1.2.2 and footnote 188

### [What happens if the EU declaration of conformity is missing or drawn up incorrectly?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md#what-happens-if-the-eu-declaration-of-conformity-is-missing-or-drawn-up-incorrectly)

*Module: [CRA Declaration of Conformity](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md)*

Under the CRA, that is formal non-compliance.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 58(1)(c)-(d) and Article 58(2)

### [Can an authorised representative do anything declaration-related on the manufacturer's behalf?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md#can-an-authorised-representative-do-anything-declaration-related-on-the-manufacturers-behalf)

*Module: [CRA Declaration of Conformity](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/declaration-of-conformity.md)*

Yes, but only within the limits of the CRA mandate rules.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 18(2)-(3), Article 28(4), Annex VIII Part I point 5, Annex VIII Part III point 4

### [What is an economic operator under the CRA?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#what-is-an-economic-operator-under-the-cra)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

Under the CRA, an economic operator means the manufacturer, authorised representative, importer, distributor, or another natural or legal person that is subject to obligations relating to the manufacture of products with digital elements or to their making available on the market under the Regulation.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 3(12)

### [How does the CRA distinguish manufacturers, authorised representatives, importers and distributors?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#how-does-the-cra-distinguish-manufacturers-authorised-representatives-importers-and-distributors)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

The CRA defines them as separate roles:

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 3(13), Article 3(15)-(17)

### [Can the same company have different CRA roles for different products or sales channels?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#can-the-same-company-have-different-cra-roles-for-different-products-or-sales-channels)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

Yes.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - recital 78

### [If a company sells a product under its own brand, is it the manufacturer even if someone else designed or built it?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#if-a-company-sells-a-product-under-its-own-brand-is-it-the-manufacturer-even-if-someone-else-designed-or-built-it)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

Yes.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 3(13), recital 78
- [The Blue Guide on the implementation of EU product rules 2022](https://ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/44906/attachments/2/translations/en/renditions/native?ref=sorena.io) - section 3.1

### [Is an authorised representative mandatory under the CRA?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#is-an-authorised-representative-mandatory-under-the-cra)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

Not in every case.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 18(1)
- [European Commission CRA FAQs (January 2026)](https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/122331?ref=sorena.io) - section 4.6.1

### [Can a third-country manufacturer place CRA products on the Union market without any EU-based operator?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#can-a-third-country-manufacturer-place-cra-products-on-the-union-market-without-any-eu-based-operator)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

No.

Sources for this answer:

- [European Commission CRA FAQs (January 2026)](https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/122331?ref=sorena.io) - section 4.6.1

### [What can an authorised representative do under the CRA?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#what-can-an-authorised-representative-do-under-the-cra)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

The authorised representative performs the tasks specified in the written mandate from the manufacturer. At minimum, that mandate must allow it to:

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 18(3)

### [What can an authorised representative not take over from the manufacturer?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#what-can-an-authorised-representative-not-take-over-from-the-manufacturer)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

The authorised representative cannot take over the manufacturer's core product-compliance obligations listed in Article 13(1) to (11), Article 13(12), first subparagraph, and Article 13(14).

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 18(2)-(3)

### [What are the importer's key CRA checks before placing a product on the market?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#what-are-the-importers-key-cra-checks-before-placing-a-product-on-the-market)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

Before placing a product on the market, the importer must ensure that:

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 19(1)-(2)

### [What must an importer do under the CRA if it doubts compliance or learns of a vulnerability?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#what-must-an-importer-do-under-the-cra-if-it-doubts-compliance-or-learns-of-a-vulnerability)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

If the importer considers or has reason to believe that the product or the manufacturer's processes are not in conformity, it must not place the product on the market until conformity is restored.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 19(3), Article 19(5)

### [What must an importer keep and provide to authorities under the CRA?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#what-must-an-importer-keep-and-provide-to-authorities-under-the-cra)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

The importer must keep a copy of the EU declaration of conformity at the disposal of market surveillance authorities for at least 10 years after placement on the market or for the support period, whichever is longer. It must also ensure that the technical documentation can be made available and must provide the necessary information and documentation further to a reasoned request.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 19(6)-(7)

### [What are the distributor's key CRA checks before making a product available on the market?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#what-are-the-distributors-key-cra-checks-before-making-a-product-available-on-the-market)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

Before making a product available on the market, the distributor must verify that:

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 20(1)-(2)

### [What must a distributor do under the CRA if it suspects non-compliance or learns of a vulnerability?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#what-must-a-distributor-do-under-the-cra-if-it-suspects-non-compliance-or-learns-of-a-vulnerability)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

If the distributor considers or has reason to believe that the product or the manufacturer's processes are not in conformity, it must not make the product available until conformity is restored.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 20(3)-(4)

### [What must a distributor provide to authorities under the CRA, and what if the manufacturer ceases operations?](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md#what-must-a-distributor-provide-to-authorities-under-the-cra-and-what-if-the-manufacturer-ceases-operations)

*Module: [CRA Economic Operators](/artifacts/eu/cyber-resilience-act/faq/economic-operators.md)*

Further to a reasoned request, the distributor must provide the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate conformity and cooperate with the market surveillance authority on measures to eliminate cybersecurity risks.

Sources for this answer:

- [Cyber Resilience Act](https://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2847/oj?ref=sorena.io) - Article 20(5)-(6)

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