Classifying products under the CRA: a practical guide to Annex III

Product classification under the CRA (standard, important Class I or Class II) determines the conformity assessment module, and with it whether a notified body is required. For an SME manufacturer, the difference easily amounts to €15,000–50,000 and six to twelve months of additional timeline. This guide provides a practical reading of Annex III, incorporates the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2392, and addresses the most common application cases for alarm, IoT and network equipment manufacturers.