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EAA Compliance Checklist 2025

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) requires all e-commerce websites serving EU customers to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. Non-compliance can result in fines up to €100,000 per violation.

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Complete EAA Compliance Checklist

1. Perceivable Content

  • ☐All images have descriptive alt text
  • ☐Videos have captions and transcripts
  • ☐Color contrast ratio is at least 4.5:1 for text
  • ☐Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content
  • ☐Audio content has text alternatives

2. Operable Interface

  • ☐All functionality accessible via keyboard
  • ☐No keyboard traps (user can navigate away)
  • ☐Skip navigation links available
  • ☐Focus indicators are visible
  • ☐Touch targets are at least 44x44 pixels
  • ☐No seizure-triggering content (flashing)

3. Understandable Content

  • ☐Page language is declared (lang attribute)
  • ☐Form fields have visible labels
  • ☐Error messages are clear and helpful
  • ☐Navigation is consistent across pages
  • ☐Input fields have clear instructions

4. Robust Implementation

  • ☐Valid HTML with proper structure
  • ☐ARIA attributes used correctly
  • ☐Works with screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • ☐Compatible with major browsers

EAA Penalties and Enforcement

Non-Compliance Consequences

  • • Fines up to €100,000 per violation in some EU countries
  • • Legal action from disability advocacy groups
  • • Reputational damage from public enforcement actions
  • • Market access restrictions within the EU
  • • Customer loss — 15% of EU population has a disability

Who Must Comply with the EAA?

Covered Services

  • ✓ E-commerce websites and apps
  • ✓ Banking and financial services
  • ✓ Telecommunications
  • ✓ Transport services
  • ✓ Audio-visual media
  • ✓ E-books and e-readers

Who's Affected

  • • Companies selling to EU customers
  • • Not just EU-based businesses
  • • Applies regardless of company size*
  • • Microenterprises may have exemptions
  • • B2C and B2B services covered

How to Get EAA Compliant

1

Audit Your Current State

Run an accessibility scan to identify WCAG violations and prioritize fixes.

2

Fix Critical Issues First

Address keyboard navigation, alt text, and form labels — the most common violations.

3

Test with Real Users

Have users with disabilities test your site. Automated tools catch ~30% of issues.

4

Document Your Compliance

Publish an accessibility statement. Monitor ongoing compliance with regular audits.

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