EAA Compliance: The European Accessibility Act Explained
What the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882) requires, who it applies to, and how to achieve compliance before enforcement.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) harmonizes accessibility requirements for products and services across the EU. It aims to remove barriers created by divergent national rules and give people with disabilities equal access to the digital economy.
Who the EAA applies to
The EAA covers a defined set of products and services, including e-commerce, consumer banking, electronic communications, transport, and e-books.
How to demonstrate compliance
The harmonized standard EN 301 549 โ which incorporates WCAG 2.1 Level AA โ is the practical benchmark. QualiBooth maps your scan results directly to these success criteria.
Getting compliant with QualiBooth
Automated scanning, continuous monitoring, and manual audits by people with disabilities give you both the evidence and the remediation path to meet the EAA.
Frequently asked questions
When does the European Accessibility Act take effect?
The EAA applies from 28 June 2025 for most products and services placed on the EU market.
Which standard should I follow for EAA compliance?
Conformance with EN 301 549, which references WCAG 2.1 Level AA, is the practical route to demonstrating EAA compliance for websites and apps.
Who needs to comply with the EAA?
Businesses offering products and services such as e-commerce, banking, transport, and e-books to EU consumers โ with limited exemptions for microenterprises providing services.
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