Cyber Resilience Act

CRA news for machine builders

What changed under the Cyber Resilience Act, what it means for the machines you build and sell, and what to do this month. We publish only when something changes what you have to do. Every item links to the official text.

Edited by Edge SDN. A summary, not legal advice. Always check the official text for your case.

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National authority

Germany passes its CRA law: the BSI will police the market

Practical impact Adds or clarifies a duty

On 15 October 2026 the German Bundestag adopted the law that implements the Cyber Resilience Act in Germany (government bill 21/6134), with one change to its entry into force.

New machines from 11 Dec 2027 Importers and distributors

Standard

EN 40000-1-2 heads for ratification: first horizontal CRA standard

Practical impact Standard milestone, read and align

The CEN-CENELEC work programme shows EN 40000-1-2, Principles, product risk management and lifecycle activities, together with EN 40000-1-1, Vocabulary, at the approval stage with the formal vote closed on 1 October 2026 and ratification…

New machines from 11 Dec 2027