Articles 2–3
Scope & Role Checker
Check product scope, EU market relevance, exclusions and your likely economic role.
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Conformity & Product Changes Articles 3(30), 21–22, 69
CRA Substantial Modification Checker
Assess product changes, reassessment and responsibility across the 2027 transition. Get a qualified result, follow the reasoning and see what to do next.
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How to use this assessment
Article 14 reporting for manufacturers applies from 11 September 2026. Most CRA requirements apply from 11 December 2027. Earlier products have transitional treatment, with reporting expressly extending to older in-scope products.
Use facts about the specific product, version and supply arrangement. If you cannot establish a condition, select the uncertainty option. The result identifies the limits of the assessment and the evidence needed for your next decision.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wait until December 2027 to report incidents?
Manufacturers must report under Article 14 from 11 September 2026, including for older in-scope products. The separate reporting obligations of open-source software stewards under Article 24(3) apply from 11 December 2027 under Article 71(2).
Is a product launched in 2025 always grandfathered?
No. Examine the individual product placement and subsequent modifications. New units or relevant software versions supplied later are not automatically covered by an earlier model launch.