Country guide · Germany

EAA compliance for online stores in Germany

Germany implements European accessibility requirements through the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG). Whether particular duties or exemptions apply depends on the business and service.

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What the automated check can find

Perceivable content

Check images, headings, colour contrast, and content alternatives.

Operable shopping

Review navigation, product choices, cart, and checkout without a mouse.

Clear information

Use understandable labels, instructions, errors, and accessibility information.

A practical first pass

What to do after your scan

  1. 1Start with high-traffic product or category pages.
  2. 2Manually test the complete purchase journey.
  3. 3Document known barriers and remediation work.
  4. 4Confirm the BFSG scope and any exemption for your situation.

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