Commission standardisation page updated: adoption of CRA standardisation request M/606 prioritising Annex III/IV product categories

The European Commission updated its CRA standardisation page (last update shown: 12 January 2026) stating that it has adopted standardisation request M/606 (41 standards) to support compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act. The page notes that vertical/product-specific standards are prioritised for product categories in CRA Annex III (important products) and Annex IV (critical products). This update is directly relevant for Annex III ‘important products’ because harmonised standards (once developed and cited) are the main pathway to demonstrate compliance (presumption of conformity) with CRA essential requirements and to support conformity assessment planning for Annex III products subject to stricter assessment routes.