EU Directive 2019/882 is in force. Fines reach €100,000 per violation in Germany. AODACheck tracks your EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and generates the documentation your national authority will ask for.
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Who must comply
The threshold is intentionally low — most established businesses already exceed it. Non-EU companies serving EU customers are included.
What the law requires
Accessible website & mobile apps
All digital products and services must meet EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA — keyboard navigation, alt text, captions, and contrast.
Published accessibility statement
A public statement on your website declaring which standards you meet, what barriers remain, and your remediation timeline.
User feedback mechanism
Visitors must be able to report accessibility barriers. You must acknowledge and respond within 30 days.
Accessible documents
PDFs, spreadsheets, and forms available to customers must be tagged and readable by screen readers.
Ongoing monitoring & updates
Compliance is not a one-time audit. Every product release, CMS update, or new content must maintain accessibility.
How AODACheck helps
WCAG 2.1 AA Scanner
Scans any URL for EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA issues — the same standard the EAA enforcement authorities test against.
EAA Compliance Checklist
16 items covering digital services, ICT products, and documentation requirements under the EAA.
Accessibility Statement
Auto-generate a compliant EAA statement with feedback form — required in every member state where you operate.
Training Tracker
Ensure your development and content teams are trained on accessibility standards before each product launch.
Compliance Report
Export documentation of your accessibility programme — your evidence file if a national authority investigates.
Germany's first EAA fines have been issued. France is actively pursuing non-compliant platforms.
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Start your free trialWhen did the EAA come into force?
June 28, 2025. Enforcement is now active across EU member states. France and Germany have already issued formal notices to non-compliant businesses.
My business is outside the EU. Do I still have to comply?
Yes, if you sell digital products or services to customers in the EU. The EAA applies based on where your customers are, not where your company is incorporated.
What are the fines for non-compliance?
Fines vary by member state: Germany up to €100,000 per violation, France €5,000–€250,000 for repeat violations, other states €5,000–€100,000. Enforcement typically starts with a remediation order before escalating to fines.
Does the EAA apply to my SaaS product?
If your SaaS serves EU customers and your company has 10+ employees or €2M+ revenue, yes. B2B software platforms are explicitly included under the EAA's definition of digital services.
What is EN 301 549 and how does it relate to WCAG 2.1?
EN 301 549 is the EU technical standard for ICT accessibility. For websites and web apps, it maps directly to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Passing WCAG 2.1 AA is the core requirement for EAA website compliance.
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