> 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/9.md).

# Art. 9 — Stakeholder consultation

CRA Article 9 — Stakeholder consultation. Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, Chapter II — Obligations of economic operators and provisions in relation to free and open-source software.

1. When preparing measures for the implementation of this Regulation, the Commission shall consult and take into account the views of relevant stakeholders, such as relevant Member State authorities, private sector undertakings, including microenterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises, the open-source [software](https://headlesslaw.com/definitions/cra/software/) community, [consumer](https://headlesslaw.com/definitions/cra/consumer/) associations, academia, and relevant Union agencies and bodies as well as expert groups established at Union level. In particular, the Commission shall, in a structured manner, where appropriate, consult and seek the views of those stakeholders when:
   1. preparing the guidance referred to in [Article 26](/cra/chapter-ii-obligations-of-economic-operators-and-provisions-in-relation-to-free-and-open-source-soft/26.md);
   2. preparing the technical descriptions of the product categories set out in Annex III in accordance with [Article 7(4)](/cra/chapter-ii-obligations-of-economic-operators-and-provisions-in-relation-to-free-and-open-source-soft/7.md), assessing the need for potential updates of the list of product categories in accordance with [Article 7(3)](/cra/chapter-ii-obligations-of-economic-operators-and-provisions-in-relation-to-free-and-open-source-soft/7.md) and [Article 8(2)](/cra/chapter-ii-obligations-of-economic-operators-and-provisions-in-relation-to-free-and-open-source-soft/8.md), or carrying out the assessment of the potential market impact referred to in [Article 8(1)](/cra/chapter-ii-obligations-of-economic-operators-and-provisions-in-relation-to-free-and-open-source-soft/8.md), without prejudice to [Article 61](/cra/chapter-vi-delegated-powers-and-committee-procedure-art.-61-62/61.md);
   3. undertaking preparatory work for the evaluation and review of this Regulation.
2. The Commission shall organise regular consultation and information sessions, at least once a year, to gather the views of the stakeholders referred to in paragraph 1 on the implementation of this Regulation.


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