Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG).
In June 2022, the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) was adopted. By this, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) was incorporated into national law, meaning: This law now applies for the whole of the EU.
This law promotes accessibility and defines the accessibility requirements of products and services brought into circulation after June 28, 2025. The law applies for manufacturers, retailers and importers of certain products as well as service providers.
Among other things, it applies for the whole sector of e-commerce.
Whether you need to adjust your or your company’s website can be seen here:
Please note: Small businesses (less than ten fulltime employees or less than two million annual turnover/balance sheet total) will not be affected by this legislative change.