Definition
EN 301 549
The harmonised European standard defining accessibility requirements for ICT products and services. For the web, it builds on WCAG level AA.
EN 301 549 is the harmonised European standard for the accessibility of information and communication technology. It is the technical reference cited by the European Accessibility Act and by the public sector accessibility directive.
For web content, its requirements map to WCAG level AA criteria. Meeting WCAG 2.2 AA is therefore the concrete route to comply with EN 301 549.
Frequently asked questions
Should I read EN 301 549 or the WCAG?
For a website or a web application, WCAG 2.2 level AA is enough in practice: EN 301 549 refers to it directly for the web. The European standard becomes useful when the scope goes beyond the web, for example hardware, office documents or communication services.
Does EN 301 549 apply to mobile applications?
Yes. Its scope covers information and communication technologies as a whole, including mobile applications, documents and hardware. It contains mobile specific requirements that come on top of the web criteria.
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