This 17-minute conference talk explores the challenges of safety certification for open source components in embedded systems like automobiles, medical devices, and aircraft. Examine the limited success of past certification attempts while learning about promising new approaches that open source projects are developing with Security Certification authorities. Understand the growing urgency of this issue, particularly in light of emerging regulations like the CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) that require extended product support periods. Gain insights into how the open source community is addressing safety concerns as it continues to dominate embedded markets alongside laptops, servers, and cloud infrastructure.