European Accessibility Act for products and services
Sets accessibility requirements for e-commerce, banking services, transport, e-books, terminals and other digital products and services. Micro-enterprises providing services are exempt.
At a glance
- Legal reference
- Directive (EU) 2019/882 · Legislative Decree 82/2022
- Jurisdiction
- European Union
- Area
- Labour, governance and standards
- Status
- In force
- Last reviewed
Every date for Accessibility (EAA)
- Entry into force of the Italian transposing decree
- Application of the accessibility requirements
- End of the transitional period for services based on products already in use in 1342 days
Companies that sell online or offer digital services to consumers; device manufacturers.
How we helpTechnology & Software Development →- 01Check your website and e-commerce against the requirements (standard EN 301 549)
- 02Publish the accessibility statement for the service
Frequently asked questions on Accessibility (EAA)
Sets accessibility requirements for e-commerce, banking services, transport, e-books, terminals and other digital products and services. Micro-enterprises providing services are exempt.
Companies that sell online or offer digital services to consumers; device manufacturers.
16 Jul 2022: Entry into force of the Italian transposing decree; 28 Jun 2025: Application of the accessibility requirements; 28 Jun 2030: End of the transitional period for services based on products already in use.
The next milestone is 28 Jun 2030: End of the transitional period for services based on products already in use.
Check your website and e-commerce against the requirements (standard EN 301 549); Publish the accessibility statement for the service.
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