The path to CE marking under the CRA starts with classification. If your product is in the Default category (not listed in Annex III or IV), Art. 32(1)(a) allows Module A — internal control, no notified body. If it is Important Class I and you have applied harmonised standards in full, Module A still works per Art. 32(1). If Important Class I without full harmonised standards, Art. 32(2) requires Modules B+C or H. Important Class II always requires Modules B+C or H per Art. 32(3). Critical products require certification per Art. 8(1) or fall back to Art. 32(3) modules. In all cases, the technical documentation under Annex VII must be complete before you affix the mark. CRACheck generates it. 15–25 minutes. €149.
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Art. 32(2) explicitly states that Important Class I products that have "not applied or has applied only in part harmonised standards" must use Modules B+C or H, which require notified body involvement. Self-assessing under Module A in this scenario is non-compliant.
Art. 13(12) requires: first draw up the technical documentation (Art. 31), then carry out the conformity assessment (Art. 32), then draw up the declaration of conformity (Art. 28), then affix the CE marking (Art. 30). This sequence is mandatory. CE marking without a completed Annex VII file is a violation.
The CRA adds horizontal cybersecurity requirements on top of existing sectoral directives. A product that carries CE under Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) still needs separate CRA compliance for the cybersecurity aspects of Annex I that are not covered by RED. Art. 2(5) addresses the overlap mechanism.
8 PDF documents generated from your data. Each cites the specific article of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 it complies with.
The entry point. Determines Default / Important Class I / Class II / Critical and maps to the correct Art. 32 assessment module.
Full Annex VII. Must exist before CE affixation.
Per Art. 13(2)–(3). Feeds into the conformity assessment evidence.
Per Annex II. The CE marking assumes the user has access to this information.
Per Art. 28 and Annex V. This is the manufacturer's formal statement that the product complies with the CRA. Must be available to users per Art. 13(20).
Per Annex I, Part II, point (5). Part of the essential cybersecurity requirements that CE conformity covers.
Per Art. 14. Operational readiness is part of demonstrating compliance with Art. 13. Art. 14(2): early warning within 24h, notification within 72h, final report within 14 days.
Maps the CE marking compliance timeline: documentation → assessment → declaration → marking → support period.
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Engaging a notified body for the full conformity assessment process (Modules B+C or H): €15,000–€50,000 depending on product complexity. For Module A, using a consultant to prepare the self-assessment: €8,000–€20,000.
CRACheck generates the documentation prerequisite for CE marking: the Product Classifier confirming your assessment module, the Annex VII technical file, the risk assessment, the declaration of conformity, and all supporting documents. For Module A products (Default category), this documentation set is the conformity assessment itself.
CRACheck is not a notified body. It does not issue EU-type examination certificates (Module B). It does not conduct production quality audits (Module H). If your product requires notified body involvement under Art. 32(2)–(4), CRACheck produces the documentation the notified body reviews — it does not replace the notified body.
For Default-category products using Module A, the documentation IS the assessment. CRACheck generates that documentation. For Important and Critical products, CRACheck prepares the file that the notified body evaluates.
Art. 64(2).
Art. 64(3).
Art. 64(4).
| Criterion | No CRA assessment | Consultant + self-assessment | Notified body only | CRACheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product classification | Unknown | Manual | They determine | Automated classifier |
| Annex VII documentation | Missing | Consultant-dependent | Required as input | Complete — 8 PDFs |
| Time to documentation | — | 4–12 weeks | 1–3 months | 15–25 minutes |
| Cost (documentation) | €0 (+ market ban) | €8K–€20K | Assessment fee on top | €149 one-time |
Some products may be Default (Module A), others Important Class I or II. Each requires its own classification and documentation. Volume pricing: €99/product (10-pack) or €79/product (30-pack). The Product Classifier runs per product.
Request volume pricingCRACheck generates a structured document according to Article 31 and Annex VII of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, including the Product Classifier and Declaration of Conformity, based on the information you provide. The accuracy of your product classification and compliance data is your responsibility as manufacturer.
We guarantee that the document structure follows Article 31 and Annex VII of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 and that all legal references cited are correct. We do not guarantee that a specific product will pass conformity assessment by a notified body or be accepted by a market surveillance authority.
CRACheck is not legal advice. For specific situations involving notified body selection, assessment module disputes, or CE marking placement, consult with a qualified regulatory professional.