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Supplier and manufacturer communication – focus on China

CRA compliance depends on supplier evidence. We obtain it.

For products manufactured in Asia, CRA compliance rests on evidence from the supplier. If the manufacturer does not provide an SBOM, component information and security guarantees, you cannot build credible technical documentation or responsibly sign the declaration of conformity.

We specialise in communication with Chinese manufacturers and OEM/ODM partners. We help formulate requirements clearly, negotiate contractual commitments and verify that what the supplier claims genuinely matches CRA requirements.

What you get

Requirements for suppliers

Security questionnaires and requirement specifications formulated clearly for Asian manufacturers.

Negotiating SBOM and support

Support in obtaining an SBOM, component information, the support period and the vulnerability patching process.

Contractual security clauses

Clauses on cybersecurity, incident cooperation and the split of responsibility between you and the supplier.

Verifying supplier claims

Checking whether the supplier's evidence and claims genuinely match CRA requirements.

How it works

  1. 01

    Mapping the supply chain

    We identify who supplies which components and what evidence you already have.

  2. 02

    Formulating and communicating requirements

    We prepare requirements and support negotiations with manufacturers and OEM partners.

  3. 03

    Verification and contractual anchoring

    We verify the delivered evidence and help anchor commitments in contracts.

Outcomes for you

  • The SBOM and security evidence required for CRA
  • A clear split of responsibility between you and the supplier
  • Contractual guarantees of cooperation on vulnerabilities and incidents
  • Less risk of compliance stalling on missing evidence

Frequently asked questions

What if the supplier refuses to provide an SBOM?
This is a common situation. We help phrase the request correctly, explain why it is essential and anchor it contractually – or consider alternative sources of evidence.
As an importer, do we take on the manufacturer's responsibility?
The importer and manufacturer roles have different obligations under CRA, but under certain circumstances they can overlap. We help clarify your role and set up supplier relationships accordingly.

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