Achieve European Accessibility Act compliance until June 2025 deadline

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is an EU directive that mandates that products and services be accessible to people with disabilities, including requirements for digital platforms to be user-friendly.

The EAA will fully apply starting June 28, 2025. Businesses operating within the EU will need to ensure compliance by this date to avoid penalties and ensure their products and services are accessible to everyone.

The EAA covers sectors like e-commerce, banking, telecommunications, public transportation, and digital content providers, but exempts organizations with fewer than ten employees and an annual turnover below two million euros.

If your organization isn’t based in the EU but serves EU customers in sectors covered by the EAA, such as e-commerce or banking, you must adhere to the EAA’s accessibility standards.

Yes, businesses that do not comply with the EAA may face legal penalties, including fines and restrictions on selling their products or services in the EU market.

Businesses can achieve EAA compliance by performing accessibility audits, making any necessary changes to products and services, and training employees on accessibility standards. Make sure to take up our offer for a free website accessibility audit by our certified accessibility specialists.