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European Accessibility Act (EAA) compliance: is your site ready?
The EAA is enforced across the EU since 28 June 2025. Here's what it requires and how to check.
Who it covers
- E-commerce & online services to EU consumers
- Banking, e-books, ticketing, transport, telecoms
- Many SMEs (some micro-enterprise exemptions apply by sector)
What standard the EAA uses
The EAA is technically grounded in EN 301 549, which for the web incorporates WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA. In practice: if your site meets WCAG AA, you're on the right track for the EAA's digital requirements. So a WCAG scan is the concrete first step.
How to get EAA-ready
| Step | What |
|---|---|
| 1. Scan | Automated WCAG scan → find machine-detectable issues (alt text, contrast, labels, ARIA) |
| 2. Fix | Apply the prioritized fixes in your code |
| 3. Manual review | Human-check the ~60% automation can't (meaningful alt text, reading order, captions) |
| 4. Monitor | Re-scan continuously so you stay compliant as the site changes |
AdaClear automates steps 1, 2 and 4, and an optional Expert Fix (human + AI) covers step 3. One scan covers both EAA (EU) and ADA (US), since both rest on WCAG.
Enter your site for an instant ADA/WCAG scan: score + top issues. No overlay, no signup.
Frequently asked
Who must comply with the European Accessibility Act? Most businesses selling products or services to EU consumers (e-commerce, banking, e-books, transport, telecoms) must meet the EAA's accessibility requirements, enforced since 28 June 2025, with penalties varying by member state.
What standard does the EAA use? The EAA is technically based on EN 301 549, which incorporates WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA for the web. So a WCAG scan is the practical starting point for EAA readiness.
How do I check if my site is EAA-ready? Run an automated WCAG scan to find the machine-detectable issues, fix them, then have remaining items reviewed manually. AdaClear's free scan gives you the WCAG score + top issues in ~30 seconds.