--- title: "EAA Check: Fohrkast European Accessibility Act Applicability Tool" description: "Free automated check to determine whether the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882) may apply to your website. Two questions, statute-cited, no signup" canonical: "https://fohrkast.com/eaa-check" group: "Product" updated: "2026-06-28" --- # Does the European Accessibility Act apply to you? A free, two-question check to determine whether the European Accessibility Act may apply to your website or business. The Act has been in force since 28 June 2025, but only covers a defined set of products and services, and microenterprises providing services may be out of scope. This tool runs entirely in your browser; no personal data is sent to a server. ## How the check works The EAA check asks you two questions to assess whether the Act's requirements may affect your business: 1. **What does your website mainly do?** Choose from: - Sell products or services to consumers online (e-commerce) - Provide another covered service (consumer banking, e-books or e-readers, electronic communications, access to audiovisual media, passenger transport and ticketing) - Sell a covered product (e.g. e-readers, self-service terminals, consumer banking and communications hardware) - None of these (e.g. a brochure or portfolio site with no online sales) - I am not sure 2. **Is your business a microenterprise?** (Only shown for service providers.) The Act exempts microenterprises defined as having fewer than 10 people and an annual turnover or balance sheet total of EUR 2 million or less. Based on your answers, the tool provides one of four possible verdicts. ## Possible outcomes ### EAA requirements may apply to you If your website sells covered products or provides covered services and you do not qualify as a microenterprise, the EAA's accessibility requirements may apply. The practical standard referenced is WCAG 2.1 AA and EN 301 549. This is general information, not legal advice. ### A microenterprise exemption may fit If your business provides a covered service and qualifies as a microenterprise (fewer than 10 people and EUR 2 million or less in annual turnover or balance sheet total), an exemption from the Act may apply. The exemption is specific to service providers and does not cover product sales. This is not a determination of exemption, and you should confirm your status with a qualified adviser. ### Your activity may fall outside the Act's scope If your website does not offer one of the products or services the EAA specifically lists, the Act may not apply to your business. However, other accessibility rules and the WCAG standard that underpins them may still apply depending on your jurisdiction and business model. ### The Act's application is unclear If you are unsure about your business model or do not provide enough information to assess, the tool indicates that you should confirm with a qualified adviser whether the Act applies to your specific situation. ## Statute and regulations The EAA check references: - **Directive (EU) 2019/882** (European Accessibility Act), Articles 1 to 2, which define the scope of products and services covered by the Act - **Directive (EU) 2019/882**, Article 4, which establishes the microenterprise exemption for service providers - **WCAG 2.1 AA**: the practical accessibility standard referenced by the Act - **EN 301 549**: the European standard for accessible information and communication technology ## Important disclaimers This automated readiness check is general information only and is not legal advice. The results are not a determination of your exemption status, compliance obligations, or legal exposure. Whether the European Accessibility Act applies to your business depends on your specific circumstances, the exact nature of your products or services, and your jurisdiction. Always confirm your assessment with a qualified legal adviser before relying on any conclusion from this tool. No personal data is collected or sent from your device; the check runs entirely in your browser. ## Next steps After using the EAA check, you can: - **Run a free accessibility scan** at Fohrkast's automated WCAG checker to identify potential accessibility issues on your website - **See how Fohrkast helps** with your accessibility and compliance obligations - **Start over** by resetting the check to answer the questions again ## About Fohrkast Fohrkast is an AI-first European compliance and accessibility platform. It provides an automated accessibility scanner, cookie-consent widget, and compliance tools to help businesses meet accessibility and privacy regulations. This EAA check is offered free of charge as general guidance; for legal determinations, consult qualified advisers. --- Source: https://fohrkast.com/eaa-check This is automated readiness information, not legal advice or a guarantee of conformance. Last reviewed 2026-06-28.