The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements made available on the European Union market.
Many connected-product organisations first need to understand their current position before deciding which preparation steps are needed.
This self-check helps organisations review their product context, responsibilities and available information as a practical starting point.
The CRA focuses on products with digital elements. Organisations should first understand whether their products include digital functionality and what role they have in the product chain.
This can include manufacturers, importers, distributors and other organisations involved with connected products.
Understanding product type, software, firmware, connectivity and supplier relationships helps create a clearer starting point.
CRA preparation starts with understanding the product, available information and possible responsibilities.
Organisations can review:
A checklist can help identify questions, but CRA readiness also requires understanding the product context and available evidence.
Organisations may need to understand what information is available, which gaps remain and where further review or supplier follow-up may be needed.
A structured readiness approach helps teams move from uncertainty toward a clearer preparation path.
The PAXECT CRA Readiness Self-Check helps connected-product organisations review their current preparation position.
The self-check covers topics such as product type, digital elements, organisation role, security preparation, evidence information and supplier follow-up needs.
The self-check is an initial indication only. It is not a certification, legal assessment or compliance decision.
The result helps organisations understand which areas may require further attention.
Possible next steps can include:
PAXECT helps connected-product teams organise product evidence, reports, supplier follow-up and readiness activities through a structured workflow.
The self-check is the first step. Depending on the product context and preparation needs, organisations can explore the PAXECT Knowledge Hub, readiness workflow and evidence approach.
No. The self-check provides an initial indication only. It does not provide certification, legal advice or a compliance decision.
The self-check is intended for connected-product organisations, including manufacturers, importers, distributors and related product teams.
Organisations can use the results to understand possible preparation needs and decide which next steps are appropriate.
