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Article 26 — Guidance

Digital & dataLevel 1RegulationCRAStage: AdoptedOfficial source

26(1)

1.In order to facilitate implementation and ensure the consistency of such implementation, the Commission shall publish guidance to assist economic operators in applying this Regulation, with a particular focus on facilitating compliance by microenterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises.

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26(2)

2.Where it intends to provide guidance as referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall address at least the following aspects:

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26(2)(a)
(a)the scope of this Regulation, with a particular focus on remote data processing solutions and free and open-source software;
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26(2)(b)
(b)the application of support periods in relation to particular categories of products with digital elements;
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26(2)(c)
(c)guidance targeted at manufacturers subject to this Regulation that are also subject to Union harmonisation legislation other than this Regulation or to other related Union legal acts;
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26(2)(d)
(d)the concept of substantial modification.
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The Commission shall also maintain an easy-to-access list of the delegated and implementing acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation.

26(3)

3.When preparing the guidance pursuant to this Article, the Commission shall consult relevant stakeholders.

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