Critical product
Smartcards or similar devices, including secure elements
Examples:
Secure elements with microcontroller or microprocessor and tamper protection
Conformity path:
European cybersecurity certification can be made mandatory (Art. 8)
Principle of core functionality (Art. 7 CRA)
The core function of the product category is decisive. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2392 specifies technical descriptions; integrating a component alone does not replace assessing the core function of the overall product.