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Glossary term

Open-source software steward

What does "Open-source software steward" mean under the Cyber Resilience Act?

A legal person, other than a manufacturer, that has the purpose or objective of systematically providing support on a sustained basis for the development of specific products with digital elements, qualifying as free and open-source software and intended for commercial activities, and that ensures the viability of those products

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Last updated: 22 August 2026.