Resources
Accessibility law and standards, in plain language
Guides to the European Accessibility Act, Germany’s BFSG and the standards behind them. General information, not legal advice.
Guides
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), explained
Directive (EU) 2019/882 sets common accessibility requirements for key consumer products and services in the EU. It has applied since 28 June 2025.
The BFSG: Germany’s accessibility law, explained
The Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) implements the European Accessibility Act in Germany. It has applied since 28 June 2025.
The microenterprise exemption, explained
Microenterprises that provide services are exempt from the EAA’s service accessibility requirements. Microenterprises that deal with products are not.
Who is affected by the EAA?
The EAA applies to listed products and to listed services provided to consumers in the EU – including e-commerce. Here is how to tell whether that includes you.
EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.2, explained
EN 301 549 is the European accessibility standard for ICT. For web content it builds on the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
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Not legal advice: This page is general information to help you get oriented, checked against the official texts in October 2026. It is not legal advice. Check your own situation with a legal adviser.