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EAA Compliance for US Companies
If you sell to consumers in the EU, the European Accessibility Act likely applies to you, regardless of where your company is based. I help you meet EN 301 549 and WCAG before it becomes a problem.
Substance for the web.
Does the EAA apply to US companies? It can. The European Accessibility Act applies to products and services offered to consumers in the EU, regardless of where the provider is based. If you sell into the EU online, you likely need to meet EN 301 549, which references WCAG (2.1 AA today, with WCAG 2.2 expected in the 2026 update).
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Suche über Antwortmaschinen und KI-Systeme, die Inhalte nicht nur listen, sondern direkt zusammenfassen.- What the EAA is — the EU directive behind digital accessibility, enforceable since June 28, 2025, implemented through national laws such as Germany's BFSG.
- Why it reaches US companies — it follows the customer, not the company's location. Selling to EU consumers can trigger it.
- The standard — EN 301 549, which references WCAG. The harmonized V3.2.1 cites WCAG 2.1 AA; V4.1.1 with WCAG 2.2 is expected in 2026, so building to WCAG 2.2 AA is the safe target.
- What to do — assess exposure, fix in the code, publish an accessibility statement.
Audit to EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.2 AA
measured against the EU standard.
Remediation in code
durable fixes, not overlays.
Accessibility statement
in line with EU expectations.
The EAA follows your customers. A US base does not exempt you if you sell to EU consumers. Early action avoids a costly scramble.
FAQ
We are US-based, does the EAA still apply?
Possibly. The EAA applies to products and services offered to EU consumers regardless of where the provider sits. If you sell into the EU, you should check your exposure.
Which standard and WCAG version?
EN 301 549, which references WCAG. Today that is WCAG 2.1 AA; the 2026 update (V4.1.1) moves to WCAG 2.2. Building to WCAG 2.2 AA covers both.
How is this different from ADA compliance?
The ADA is US law; the EAA is EU law. The good news is the technical core is WCAG either way, so one solid implementation serves both.
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