European Accessibility Act Compliance: What the EAA Requires

The European Accessibility Act (EAA), which became enforceable on June 28, 2025, mandates compliance with accessibility standards for businesses selling covered products or services to EU consumers, including companies outside the EU. Compliance is assessed against EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA, requiring a combination of automated scanning and manual testing with assistive technologies. The EAA aims to provide equal access for people with disabilities and harmonize accessibility standards across EU member states. Each country enforces the directive through its penalties and frameworks, which can include fines, product withdrawal, and corrective actions. The directive applies to businesses with 10 or more employees or a turnover of 2 million euros, with limited exemptions for microenterprises. Compliance is not a one-time audit but an ongoing process, involving continuous testing and monitoring to prevent regression. While the EAA introduces phased obligations and transition periods, the core requirement for new products and services is already in effect, necessitating immediate action from businesses to avoid legal and reputational risks.

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