Which products and services does the EAA cover?

The European Accessibility Act covers a defined list: computers and operating systems, payment terminals and ATMs, ticketing and check-in machines, smartphones, TV equipment for digital TV, e-commerce, consumer banking, e-books and dedicated e-readers, and electronic communications services, plus elements of passenger transport services.

When did the EAA start to apply?

The Act has applied from 28 June 2025 for products placed on the market and services provided after that date. Some service contracts and self-service terminals already in use benefit from transitional periods running for several more years, but new products and services must comply from the application date.

Is there an exemption for small businesses?

Microenterprises (fewer than 10 staff and annual turnover or balance-sheet total not exceeding 2 million euro) that provide services are exempt from the service obligations. Microenterprises that manufacture, import, or distribute products are not fully exempt but face lighter documentation duties. Size does not exempt covered products entirely.

What does compliance actually require?

Covered products and services must meet the accessibility requirements in the Act's annexes, generally demonstrated by conforming to the harmonised standard EN 301 549. That means perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust digital interfaces, accessible documentation, and support, with conformity assessment and CE-style declarations for products.

Does this tool give a binding determination?

No. It is a triage aid based on the public scope and exemptions of Directive 2019/882 and its national transpositions. Member-state implementing laws differ in detail, so confirm your exact obligations and deadlines with legal counsel in each market you serve.

EU Accessibility Act (EAA) Applicability Checker

The European Accessibility Act (EAA, Directive 2019/882) sets common accessibility requirements for a defined set of products and services placed on the EU market. This checker triages whether the Act applies to you, whether a relief is available, and which deadline governs.

How it works

The Act covers a closed list of products and services. Applicability turns on three things:

1. Is your offering in the covered list (e-commerce, banking, e-books,
   transport, terminals, smartphones, telecoms, etc.)?   → in scope
2. Is it a SERVICE provided by a microenterprise
   (<10 staff AND ≤ €2m turnover/balance sheet)?          → service exemption
3. Otherwise the EAA applies; products also need
   conformity assessment + EN 301 549 alignment.

The microenterprise relief only frees service providers from the service obligations; it does not exempt covered products, and it does not apply to larger firms. Distributors and importers carry verification duties even when they did not build the product.

Notes and deadlines

The EAA has applied since 28 June 2025 for new products and services, with multi-year transition windows for some pre-existing service contracts and self-service terminals. Demonstrate conformity against EN 301 549, which maps closely to WCAG for the digital interface parts. Because each member state transposes the Directive into its own law, verify the precise obligations and enforcement deadlines in every market you operate in. This tool is a triage aid, not legal advice.