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You manufacture electronic products in Thailand or Malaysia and export them to the European market. Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 requires every manufacturer of products with digital elements to prepare cybersecurity technical documentation under Annex VII before placing those products on the EU market. Whether you produce hard drives in Pathum Thani, air conditioners in Rayong, or telecom equipment in Penang, the documentation obligation is the same. CRACheck generates it.

Thailand and Malaysia host mature electronics manufacturing sectors with established export channels to the EU. Thai factories produce smart air conditioners, connected automotive components, and industrial control boards. Malaysian plants manufacture storage devices, networking equipment, and semiconductor assemblies. The CRA does not distinguish between these product types — Article 2(1) covers any product with a direct or indirect data connection to a device or network. If your product runs firmware and reaches the EU market, you need an Annex VII dossier. CRACheck produces 8 documents in 15–25 minutes. €149 per product. Browser-side.

Generate CRA dossier — €149Free: check your product classification

€149 one-time · 8-document ZIP · 15–25 minutes · Browser-side

Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 · Art. 31 + Annex VII · 8 documents · 100% browser-side

Key numbers

11 Dec 2027
Full CRA enforcement for products on the EU market
Art. 13
Full manufacturer obligations apply to non-EU companies
15 min
Dossier generation time per product

How CRACheck works

You enter your product data. CRACheck structures the documentation per Article 31 + Annex VII.

1
Classify your product
CRACheck maps your product's function against Annex III (hard drives/storage may be Default; networking equipment may be Class I or II)
2
Enter product details
Hardware specifications, firmware version, connectivity interfaces, data processing, security features
3
Map Annex I essential cybersecurity requirements
Encryption, authentication, secure boot, update mechanism, data minimisation, factory reset
4
Document your vulnerability handling process
How your factory identifies, communicates, and patches security issues
5
Define your support period
Security update duration aligned with product lifecycle (Art. 13(8))
6
Generate the 8-document CRA dossier
Tailored to your product category and classification
7
Provide to your EU customer or importer
Ready for Article 19 verification

Common mistakes

SUBSIDIARY CONFUSION

"Our parent company in Japan/Korea handles all EU compliance"

If your Thai or Malaysian entity is the manufacturing entity under Article 3(13) — designing, producing, and marketing the product under its own name — you carry manufacturer obligations under the CRA. If the parent company is the manufacturer and your facility is a production site operating under their specification, the parent carries the obligation. The distinction depends on whose name and trademark the product bears. CRACheck helps clarify this through its classification questionnaire.

STORAGE DEVICE SCOPE

"Hard drives and SSDs are passive storage — they have no cybersecurity risk"

Modern storage devices contain firmware that manages data processing, error correction, encryption, and interface communication. A storage device with firmware is a product with digital elements under Article 3(1). Network-attached storage (NAS) devices are explicitly addressed in other CRA landing contexts. Even internal drives with firmware-level encryption or secure erase functions have cybersecurity properties that must be documented.

FTA EQUIVALENCE

"Thailand/Malaysia has a trade agreement with the EU — our products are pre-approved"

Free trade agreements address tariffs and market access conditions. They do not exempt products from EU product safety and cybersecurity regulations. Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 applies based on product placement on the EU market, not trade agreement status. No trade agreement substitutes for CRA conformity.

What the ZIP contains

8 PDF documents generated from your data. Each cites the specific article of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 it complies with.

1

Product Classifier

Determines classification based on product function. Networking equipment may be Annex III Class I (items 10, 12) or Class II (item 2 for firewalls/IDS). Storage devices and most consumer electronics are typically Default.

2

Technical Documentation

Art. 31 + Annex VII dossier: product design, firmware architecture, production processes, security features, quality controls.

3

Risk Assessment

Annex I Part I cybersecurity risk analysis adapted to your product type: firmware exploitation, physical interface attacks, data exposure, supply chain integrity.

4

User Information

Annex II documentation: setup guide, security configuration, firmware update procedure, factory reset, support contact, end-of-life information.

5

Declaration of Conformity

Art. 28 + Annex V with product-specific classification and applicable conformity module.

6

CVD Policy

Vulnerability disclosure framework: reporting channels, response timelines, patch coordination with downstream parties.

7

Notification Template

Art. 14 ENISA notification: 24h early warning, 72h notification, 14-day final report.

8

Obligations Calendar

Enforcement dates, product support period, firmware update schedule.

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Generated from your data, in your browser. No data leaves your device.

What you pay

🧾 EU REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FIRM
$12,000–$25,000
8–14 weeks. Remote engagement from EU — timezone coordination challenges. CRA expertise varies widely across consulting firms. Separate engagement per product line.
✓ CRACHECK
€149
8 documents. 15–25 min. Available from any browser in any timezone. 100% browser-side. 10 regenerations for product revisions. Pack 10: €99/product. Pack 30: €79/product.

Two layers

● LAYER 1

CRA documentation

CRACheck generates the Annex VII technical file your product is missing. Classifies it, maps security features to Annex I, produces 8 structured PDFs. Your EU customers and importers need this documentation to fulfil their own verification obligations.

∅ LAYER 2

Product engineering

CRACheck does not implement firmware security, design encryption for storage devices, or build secure update mechanisms. If your product lacks the cybersecurity features Annex I requires, those engineering changes must happen before accurate documentation is possible.

Thai and Malaysian manufacturers with established quality processes can typically generate Layer 1 documentation for existing products immediately. Products requiring engineering upgrades should be planned now with the December 2027 deadline in mind.

Enforcement regime

Article 64 of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847.

🔴
Essential requirements + manufacturer obligations (Art. 64(2))
€15,000,000 / 2.5%

Annex I + Art. 13/14.

🟠
Documentation and conformity obligations (Art. 64(3))
€10,000,000 / 2%

Art. 28, 31, 32.

🟡
Misleading information (Art. 64(4))
€5,000,000 / 1%

Misleading information.

Alternatives

CriterionEU Regulatory FirmParent Company ComplianceIndustry AssociationCRACheck
Time per product8–14 weeksDepends on parent resources2–4 weeks (generic)15–25 minutes
Cost$12,000–$25,000Internal allocationMembership + staff€149
Product-specificityVariesMay not cover CRAGeneric guidanceBuilt-in Annex VII + classification
Timezone accessibilityEU business hoursParent company hoursVaries24/7 browser-based

Multiple product lines manufactured in Thailand or Malaysia?

Each product with distinct digital elements requires its own CRA dossier. Volume pricing: €99/product (pack 10), €79/product (pack 30).

Request Volume Pricing
Identical products manufactured at different facilities may share a single dossier if specifications are the same.

What CRACheck guarantees and what it does not

CRACheck generates a structured document aligned with Article 31 and Annex VII of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 based on your product data. The accuracy is your responsibility as manufacturer.

We guarantee the document structure follows Art. 31 + Annex VII and legal references are correct. We do not guarantee acceptance by an EU market surveillance authority in a specific case.

CRACheck is not legal advice. For questions about manufacturer determination between parent and subsidiary, authorised representative appointment, or product classification, consult a regulatory attorney.

Frequently asked questions

We manufacture for a Japanese parent company. Who is the manufacturer under the CRA?
The manufacturer under Article 3(13) is the entity that develops or manufactures the product and markets it under its name or trademark. If the product bears the Japanese parent's brand, the parent is the manufacturer. If your Thai or Malaysian entity markets products under its own brand, it is the manufacturer for those products. The determination is per-product, based on branding and market responsibility.
Do storage devices (HDDs, SSDs) need CRA documentation?
If the storage device contains firmware — and virtually all modern drives do — it is a product with digital elements under Article 3(1). The firmware manages data operations, error correction, and often implements encryption. CRA documentation is required. NAS devices with network connectivity face additional classification considerations under Annex III.
Is there a transitional period for products already in EU warehouses?
Products placed on the market before 11 December 2027 are not retroactively covered by the CRA. Products placed on the market from that date onward must comply. "Placed on the market" means the first time a product is made available on the EU market — which is typically when the importer releases it from customs, not when it arrives at the warehouse.
Can we use existing ISO 27001 certification to satisfy CRA requirements?
ISO 27001 certifies your information security management system — it does not certify individual products against the CRA's essential cybersecurity requirements (Annex I). The CRA is a product regulation, not an organisational standard. ISO 27001 may support your overall security posture, but you need separate product-level documentation per Annex VII.
Is this a subscription?
No. One-time payment. 30 days editing, 10 regenerations. PDF yours permanently.
Can I request a refund?
Under Article 16(m) of Directive (EU) 2011/83, licence activation constitutes express consent. Refunds only for reproducible technical failures.
What if the regulation is amended?
Regenerate at no additional cost during licence validity.
⚠️ Important notice: CRACheck is a self-assessment documentation tool, not legal advice and not a third-party audit. The document under Article 31 and Annex VII of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 is generated from your input data. You are responsible for the accuracy of the data you provide. CRACheck does not replace a qualified professional assessment.

December 2027 applies to your products, wherever you manufacture them. Document now.

Eight documents. Article 31 + Annex VII fully structured. Regulation (EU) 2024/2847. Your data stays on your device. The ZIP you download is yours forever.

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