Product compliance: Cyber Resilience Act, Machinery Regulation, product liability and Data Act

Between September 2026 and December 2027, several product rules take effect for manufacturers: the Cyber Resilience Act reporting duties, new product liability for software from 9 December 2026, the Machinery Regulation from 20 January 2027 and the Data Act design duty for new connected products. Swiss manufacturers are covered through exports to the EU.

This topic page brings together our content on product rules: glossary terms, articles, checklists and offers from product liability readiness to accessibility. The content explains rules and approaches and does not replace legal or regulatory approval advice on individual cases.