> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.mica.wtf/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.mica.wtf/cra/chapter-ii-obligations-of-economic-operators-and-provisions-in-relation-to-free-and-open-source-soft/26.md).

# Art. 26 — Guidance

CRA Article 26 — Guidance. Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, Chapter II — Obligations of economic operators and provisions in relation to free and open-source software.

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

   1. the scope of this Regulation, with a particular focus on [remote data processing](https://headlesslaw.com/definitions/cra/remote-data-processing/) solutions and [free and open-source software](https://headlesslaw.com/definitions/cra/free-and-open-source-software/);
   2. the application of support periods in relation to particular categories of products with digital elements;
   3. guidance targeted at manufacturers subject to this Regulation that are also subject to [Union harmonisation legislation](https://headlesslaw.com/definitions/cra/union-harmonisation-legislation/) other than this Regulation or to other related Union legal acts;
   4. the concept of [substantial modification](https://headlesslaw.com/definitions/cra/substantial-modification/).

   The Commission shall also maintain an easy-to-access list of the delegated and implementing acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation.
3. When preparing the guidance pursuant to this Article, the Commission shall consult relevant stakeholders.


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