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Product security preparation checklist

A working list for teams preparing product evidence and responsibilities.

IN BRIEF

Use this checklist to organise work and identify open questions. Checking every item does not establish legal compliance.

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Scope and ownership

  • Describe the product, functions, connections and market route.
  • Identify manufacturer, importer and distributor roles.
  • Assess applicable exclusions and product category with legal review where needed.
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Design and evidence

  • Document cybersecurity risk assessment.
  • Map Annex I requirements to design and verification evidence.
  • Track components, vulnerabilities, updates and the support period.
  • Prepare technical documentation, user information and conformity records.
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Operate and revisit

  • Establish vulnerability intake and response ownership.
  • Prepare for applicable Article 14 notifications.
  • Review the product file as versions and risks change.
REFERENCE DESK

Official sources

Read the full legal text and Commission material for precise wording, qualifications and updates.

Editorial review: 26 September 2026. Regulatory material can change; follow the official sources for current guidance.