What is the European Accessibility Act (EAA)?

The EAA is an EU directive harmonizing accessibility requirements across all member states for websites, apps, e-commerce, banking, and transport services.

When is the EAA deadline?

EAA enforcement began June 28, 2025. All covered products and services must comply now.

What standard does EAA use?

EAA uses EN 301 549, which is based on WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

European Accessibility Act (EAA) — Complete Compliance Guide

📋 What is the EAA?

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a directive that harmonizes accessibility requirements across all EU member states. It applies to products and services including websites, mobile apps, e-commerce, banking, transport, and e-books.

Technical Standard: EN 301 549

EAA compliance is based on EN 301 549, which incorporates WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements with additional specific requirements for different product categories.

✅ Key Requirements

Websites and mobile apps must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA
E-commerce checkout process must be fully accessible
Banking and financial services interfaces accessible
Transport booking systems (airlines, trains, buses) must be accessible
E-books and reading apps require accessible reading experience

⚖️ Who Must Comply?

Effective from June 28, 2025, EAA applies to:

E-commerce websites selling to EU customers
Banks and financial institutions
Transport services (airlines, trains, buses, ferries)
Telecommunications providers
E-book platforms and reading apps

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Each EU member state establishes its own penalties. Fines can range from €5,000 to €100,000 depending on the country and severity of violation.

🛠️ How to Comply with EAA

Use AccessiTool's EAA Checker to scan your website against EN 301 549 standards. Our tool identifies violations specific to EU requirements.

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