{"id":97979,"date":"2025-08-17T13:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allyantnew.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=97979"},"modified":"2026-06-04T10:05:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:05:47","slug":"eaa-compliance-the-european-accessibility-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allyant.com\/compliance\/eaa-compliance-the-european-accessibility-act\/","title":{"rendered":"EAA Compliance | The European Accessibility Act"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div id=\"block_26bdddf07d47d3fcea930f5ba05bc387\" class=\"block--simple-hero bg-purple text-center \">\n\n    <div class=\"wrapper flex\">\n        <div class=\"hero-content\">\n                            <h1 class=\"h1\">\n                    EAA Compliance\n                <\/h1>\n                                    <div class=\"button-wrapper\">\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1808ca780d13959167041854ea130387\">What is EAA Compliance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a broad European Union (EU) law aimed at improving the availability of accessible products and services across the EU\u2019s internal market. It covers key consumer-facing sectors including finance, transportation, e-commerce, telecommunications, and digital media. EAA compliance is achieved by meeting the requirements of EN 301 549, the harmonized European accessibility standard. EN 301 549 incorporates the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 Level AA) as the baseline for digital content accessibility, covering websites, mobile apps, software, and electronic documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-491745e1632dc863c0b8f64c686a73f3\">EAA Requirements.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-a1bc4e718a6f702898239119acbd8f35\">Who the EAA applies to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The EAA applies to organizations in specific consumer-focused sectors across the EU. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-803ccc65e91f1ad1e79c0d2478570cae\">Banking and financial services:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online banking platforms, ATMs, and digital communications from financial institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75d6a59353314a0feab0800fc3d038f4\">E-commerce and retail:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online stores and platforms that enable consumer purchases or contracts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-44dc0fd3f2c1c141d741b614312d70be\">Transport services:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Air, rail, bus, and maritime passenger services (including booking websites and electronic tickets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aac87f22f2cbcac1012fe00df234ea2c\">Telecommunications:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phone and internet service providers, messaging platforms, and customer account portals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4327c38919c60bfae5fe751142619ed8\">Audiovisual media:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Television broadcasting services, video streaming platforms, and related digital interfaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d420b9919e70753a62202978467eb3cc\">Digital publishing:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>E-books and associated reading applications or devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8bdb716671f9f67168324eb7db3bc78f\">Information and Communications Technology (IT) products:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hardware and software such as computers, smartphones, self-service kiosks (e.g., ticket machines or ATMs), and operating systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-0bff0a3c73a051913d59ab6de8f9ad6d\">What the EAA applies to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The EAA requirements cover a wide range of content and services that must be accessible. For example, it applies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Websites and mobile applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic documents (e.g., PDFs, invoices, contracts, manuals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software user interfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multimedia content (including videos and audio)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-service terminals (such as ATMs, point-of-sale systems, ticketing machines, and information kiosks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product information, including packaging, labels, and user instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer service communications and support channels (help desks, call centers, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b37966ff311018b49a7e04c033d50d83\">EN 301 549: Required Standards for EAA Compliance.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EAA relies on EN 301 549 as the official European standard for accessibility compliance. EN 301 549 incorporates <a href=\"https:\/\/allyant.com\/compliance\/wcag-web-content-accessibility-guidelines\/\" title=\"\">WCAG standards<\/a>, specifically WCAG 2.1 Level AA, as the minimum benchmark for accessible web content, software, and electronic documents. It also includes additional requirements for hardware and devices\u2014for example, compatibility with assistive technologies, tactile indicators on keypads, and auditory feedback for kiosks or ATMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the more recent WCAG 2.2 is not yet mandated by the EAA or EN 301 549, Allyant recommends adopting it as a forward-looking best practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c97e6b0dffe856c780191a46b8769743\">Deadlines for EAA Compliance.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary compliance deadline for the EAA was June 28, 2025. By that date, all new products and services introduced to the EU market were required to meet the Act\u2019s accessibility requirements. Key transitional provisions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-66eb1b8c3ae0972f119f99950e21b775\">Existing products:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Products first placed on the market before June 28, 2025 may continue to be sold until June 28, 2030 without retrofitting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-f52d20cd0fc2f0d714b5b405db2472f9\">Existing services:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Services offered to the public before June 28, 2025 may continue as-is until June 28, 2030, depending on each member state\u2019s implementation of the rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5250603527b9e176a407ec48e2d00540\">Self-service terminals:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Terminals already in service before 2025 (e.g., ATMs, ticket kiosks) can remain operational until the end of their life cycle (potentially up to around 2045)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-31492fd28e62fb35acefcfae12410767\">Microenterprises:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Businesses with fewer than 10 employees and under \u20ac2 million annual turnover are generally exempt from certain requirements of the EAA\u2019s services provisions, subject to national regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-50e94a199fe9ba5f6e21be5fd220daa0\">Penalties for Non-Compliance with the EAA.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each EU member state is responsible for enforcing the EAA, and penalties for non-compliance vary by country. They are intended to be \u201ceffective, proportionate, and dissuasive.\u201d Consequences for non-compliance may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-ef25465ca8319c2e3ec9a0e05d08a746\">Administrative fines:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In some jurisdictions, fines can reach substantial amounts (hundreds of thousands of euros) for serious violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-7f113e1097d3d8fa95d8144ddc3bebbf\">Legal enforcement actions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actions may include orders to cease non-compliant practices or to remediate accessibility issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-1ef055323d65200d210727e0eeaab6a7\">Exclusion from public contracts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For example, an organization may be disqualified from government procurement opportunities due to non-compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-5d113668ebd580f09c4d33dcbb21ac48\">Reputational damage:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Authorities may publicly disclose violations, which can negatively impact an organization\u2019s brand and customer trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c32540e020b1e721980cc2a416e97d1d\">How Allyant Helps Support EAA Compliance Obligations.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allyant provides targeted solutions to help organizations meet their obligations within the European Accessibility Act:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-819c38c817f294a428d5f1ade774117f\">Comprehensive digital audits and ongoing support:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We <a href=\"https:\/\/allyant.com\/web-accessibility-audit-services\/\">assess websites, mobile apps, and software<\/a> against WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria (exceeding the EN 301 549 baseline requirements). Our accessibility audits include both automated and manual testing. And our <a href=\"https:\/\/allyant.com\/accessibility-management-platform\/\">audit platform<\/a> delivers detailed results, actionable insights, and real-time guidance to help resolve issues and maintain compliance over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-762505f008ea1437503e7e284b0c797e\">Document accessibility strategy:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We <a href=\"https:\/\/allyant.com\/pdf-accessibility-testing-monitoring\/commonlook-clarity\/\" title=\"\">evaluate digital document repositories<\/a> to identify which files need to be remediated and which can be archived. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/allyant.com\/pdf-document-remediation-services\/\" title=\"\">remediation services<\/a> ensure that PDFs and other documents are fully accessible (screen-reader compatible) and conform to WCAG guidelines and PDF\/UA standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a1dfb2d46432ec4a69e456347727bf66\">Alternative format production:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We produce <a href=\"https:\/\/allyant.com\/accessibility-print-solutions\/\" title=\"\">accessible alternative formats<\/a> such as braille, reflowed large print, accessible PDFs, audio files, and structured text. This service helps organizations meet the EAA\u2019s requirements for effective communication, ensuring that end-users can receive information in a format that meets their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1752e79bc3ee6f489da7406daddea7a3\">Third-party technology assessments:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We r<a href=\"https:\/\/allyant.com\/vpat-review-procure-accessible-software\/\">eview third-party tools and platforms<\/a> for accessibility prior to procurement or integration, ensuring vendor technologies align with EN 301 549 criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef76d67bc3c69e2796f3c2984c09fba7\">Software and product auditing and VPAT support:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We <a href=\"https:\/\/allyant.com\/vpat-accessibility-compliance-services\/\">audit software and digital products<\/a> and provide comprehensive Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) to help vendors demonstrate their accessibility compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9e585dc8a343d8f8686eabd1dd60e5d\">Litigation support services:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>f an organization faces accessibility-related complaints or legal action, Allyant\u2019s Accessibility Claims Team offers <a href=\"https:\/\/allyant.com\/digital-accessibility-compliance-litigation-support-services\/\">expert analysis and documentation<\/a> to assist legal counsel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to meet EAA compliance requirements, we\u2019re ready to help. <a href=\"https:\/\/allyant.com\/contact-us\/\">Engage our team today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_c02a832bf6fd1a99259359b78daa7655\" class=\"block--accordions \">\n    <div class=\"block-wrapper\">\n                    <h2 class=\"h2\">Frequently Asked Questions.<\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"panel-block_c02a832bf6fd1a99259359b78daa7655-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                        <div class=\"headline\">\n                            <span class=\"h3\">What is the difference between EAA and ADA?<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        \n  <span class=\"icon plus\">\n          <svg alt=\"\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!--! Font Awesome Pro 6.2.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2022 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 80c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V224H48c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32H192V432c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32V288H400c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H256V80z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <div id=\"panel-block_c02a832bf6fd1a99259359b78daa7655-1\" class=\"panel\">\n                    <p>The EAA is an EU-wide law that requires certain industries (e.g., banking, e-commerce, transportation) to meet accessibility standards by June 28, 2025. It mandates compliance with the technical standard EN 301 549, which incorporates WCAG 2.1 Level AA. In contrast, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is U.S. civil rights legislation that does not specify a detailed technical standard for digital content; compliance is shaped by court rulings and regulatory guidance.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"panel-block_c02a832bf6fd1a99259359b78daa7655-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                        <div class=\"headline\">\n                            <span class=\"h3\">What is the difference between EAA and WCAG?<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        \n  <span class=\"icon plus\">\n          <svg alt=\"\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!--! Font Awesome Pro 6.2.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2022 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 80c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V224H48c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32H192V432c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32V288H400c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H256V80z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <div id=\"panel-block_c02a832bf6fd1a99259359b78daa7655-2\" class=\"panel\">\n                    <p>The EAA is a legal mandate in the EU that imposes accessibility requirements on certain products and services, whereas WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is a technical standard developed by the W3C. To comply with the EAA, organizations must meet the criteria of EN 301 549, which references WCAG 2.1 Level AA.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"panel-block_c02a832bf6fd1a99259359b78daa7655-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                        <div class=\"headline\">\n                            <span class=\"h3\">We do business in the EU but are based outside of the EU. Does the EAA apply to us?<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        \n  <span class=\"icon plus\">\n          <svg alt=\"\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!--! Font Awesome Pro 6.2.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2022 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 80c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V224H48c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32H192V432c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32V288H400c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H256V80z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <div id=\"panel-block_c02a832bf6fd1a99259359b78daa7655-3\" class=\"panel\">\n                    <p>Yes. Any organization that offers products or services within the EU must comply with the EAA, regardless of where the business is headquartered. This includes ensuring your websites, mobile apps, digital documents, and other technologies meet the EN 301 549 accessibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"panel-block_c02a832bf6fd1a99259359b78daa7655-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                        <div class=\"headline\">\n                            <span class=\"h3\">How do I audit my existing website, software, app, or PDF for EAA compliance?<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        \n  <span class=\"icon plus\">\n          <svg alt=\"\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!--! Font Awesome Pro 6.2.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2022 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 80c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V224H48c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32H192V432c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32V288H400c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H256V80z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n\n                <div id=\"panel-block_c02a832bf6fd1a99259359b78daa7655-4\" class=\"panel\">\n                    <p>EAA compliance is generally assessed using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, since the EAA standard\u2013EN 301 549\u2013incorporates WCAG. Using scanning technology is a great place to start to check your website\u2019s WCAG conformance. These automated tools can help identify many common issues. However, for a thorough evaluation, it\u2019s important to complement automated scanning with manual review.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"panel-block_c02a832bf6fd1a99259359b78daa7655-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                        <div class=\"headline\">\n                            <span class=\"h3\">When is the deadline for EAA compliance?<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        \n  <span class=\"icon plus\">\n          <svg alt=\"\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><!--! 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