EN 301 549 Compliance for E-commerce Websites
Meet European Standard EN 301 549 requirements with comprehensive accessibility testing designed for e-commerce organizations.
Why EN 301 549 Matters for E-commerce
European Accessibility Act explicitly covers e-commerce from 2025
EU represents major market requiring accessible online shopping
EU consumer protection laws intersect with accessibility requirements
Cross-border e-commerce to EU requires EN 301 549 compliance
EU accessibility requirements may exceed US standards in some areas
EN 301 549 Requirements for E-commerce
Web content (Chapter 9)
E-commerce websites targeting EU must meet WCAG 2.1 AA
Mobile apps (Chapter 11)
Shopping apps available in EU must meet software accessibility requirements
Electronic documents (Chapter 10)
Product information, invoices, and receipts must be accessible
Accessibility statements
E-commerce sites must publish accessibility statements for EU users
Common EN 301 549 Issues in E-commerce Websites
Issue
EU-targeted e-commerce sites without accessibility statements
Solution
Add accessibility statements following EU template for all EU-facing sites
Issue
Shopping apps not meeting EN 301 549 software requirements
Solution
Conduct mobile app accessibility audit against EN 301 549 Chapter 11
Issue
Invoices and order confirmations in inaccessible formats
Solution
Generate accessible HTML emails and tagged PDF invoices
Issue
Language switching breaking accessibility on EU multi-language sites
Solution
Test accessibility across all language versions served to EU markets
How A11yScan Helps E-commerce Meet EN 301 549
EN 301 549 Testing
Automated testing against all EN 301 549 success criteria relevant to e-commerce.
E-commerce Focus
Industry-specific testing profiles targeting common e-commerce accessibility issues.
Compliance Reports
Generate EN 301 549 compliance documentation and remediation roadmaps.
Continuous Monitoring
24/7 monitoring to maintain EN 301 549 compliance as your e-commerce site evolves.
Frequently Asked Questions: E-commerce EN 301 549 Compliance
When must e-commerce sites comply with the European Accessibility Act?
The European Accessibility Act requires e-commerce accessibility from June 28, 2025. This applies to all e-commerce services sold to EU consumers, including companies based outside the EU.
Does the EAA apply to US companies selling to EU?
Yes, the European Accessibility Act applies to services offered to EU consumers regardless of where the company is located. US e-commerce sites targeting EU customers must comply.
What accessibility statement is required for EU e-commerce?
E-commerce sites should publish accessibility statements detailing WCAG conformance, known issues, feedback mechanisms, and enforcement procedures following EU guidance.
Other Compliance Standards for E-commerce
E-commerce WCAG 2.1 AA
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WCAG 2.2E-commerce WCAG 2.2
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Section 508E-commerce Section 508
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ADA ComplianceE-commerce ADA Compliance
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