The technical documentation under Art. 31 is the backbone of your CRA compliance file. Without it, you cannot declare conformity under Art. 28, apply CE marking under Art. 30, or pass a market surveillance inspection under Art. 52. Annex VII requires: general description, design and development details (including SBOM), cybersecurity risk assessment, applied harmonised standards, test results, conformity assessment documentation, vulnerability handling procedures, and support period information. CRACheck structures all 10 categories into one cohesive document package. €149 per product. 15–25 minutes. Browser-side.
€149 one-time · 8-document ZIP · 15–25 minutes · Browser-side
The CRA's Annex VII is specific to cybersecurity for products with digital elements. Existing CE technical files under RED, LVD, or Machinery Regulation cover different requirements. The CRA technical file is a separate document.
Article 31(1) states: the technical documentation shall be drawn up before the product is placed on the market. Backdating is a misrepresentation — sanctionable under Art. 64(3).
Annex VII lists 10 content categories, several with multiple sub-requirements. A summary does not satisfy the structure. Market surveillance authorities expect each category addressed explicitly.
8 PDF documents generated from your data. Each cites the specific article of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 it complies with.
Classification determining conformity assessment references in the Technical Documentation.
Primary deliverable. Complete Art. 31 + Annex VII file covering all 10 content categories.
Cybersecurity risk assessment forming Section 3 of the Technical Documentation.
Annex II document referenced in the Technical Documentation.
Art. 28 + Annex V. Cross-referenced in the Technical Documentation.
Art. 13(6). Referenced in the vulnerability handling section.
Art. 14. Referenced in incident response procedures. Art. 14(2): early warning within 24h, notification within 72h, final report within 14 days.
Includes documentation update milestones and 10-year retention obligation.
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CRACheck generates a complete Technical Documentation package structured per Art. 31 + Annex VII, covering all 10 content categories. Integrated with 7 additional CRA documents.
CRACheck does not verify the technical accuracy of your product specifications. It does not perform testing. It does not act as a Notified Body. The documentation is as accurate as the data you provide.
The technical documentation is the foundation of everything — CE marking, conformity declaration, market surveillance. CRACheck builds that foundation in 15–25 minutes.
For placing a product on the market without technical documentation per Art. 31.
For incomplete or non-compliant technical documentation.
For providing incorrect or misleading information in the technical file.
| Criterion | From-scratch template | Word/PDF manual draft | Consultancy | CRACheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annex VII coverage | Uncertain | Depends on expertise | Full, consultant-driven | Full, 10 categories |
| Cross-references | Manual | Manual | Separate deliverables | Integrated (8 docs) |
| Cost | Staff time | Staff time | €8K–€25K | €149 |
| Time | 2–4 months | 1–3 months | 6–16 weeks | 15–25 min |
| CRACheck | Full | Integrated | €149 | 15-25 min |
Each product needs its own Art. 31 + Annex VII file. Pack pricing: €99/product (10), €79/product (30).
Request volume pricingCRACheck generates a structured document package according to Article 31 and Annex VII of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 based on the information you enter. The accuracy, completeness, and truthfulness of that information is your responsibility as the manufacturer.
We guarantee that the document structure follows Article 31 and Annex VII of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 and that the legal references cited are correct. We do not guarantee that a specific document will be accepted by a market surveillance authority in a specific case.
CRACheck is not legal advice. For situations specific to your product or market, consult a qualified lawyer or specialised regulatory consultancy.
CRACheck generates the complete Annex VII documentation from your input data. €149 per product. Browser-side.