Get Ready for the European Accessibility Act (EAA) – Deadline: June 28, 2025
If you run a store on Shopify, Magento or Adobe Commerce, here are the trends and practical steps you should be looking at to make sure you are ready for peak season.
If your eCommerce business serves EU customers and has 10+ staff or €2M+ turnover, the EAA applies to you—even if you're UK-based.
What’s Required?
Accessibility Info: Clearly communicate accessibility features.
Secure Access: Login and verification must be accessible.
Payments: Must work with assistive tech.
WCAG 2.1 AA: Minimum compliance standard for digital content.
How to Prepare
- Audit Your Site
- Use tools like accessScan and PageSpeed Insights.
- Prioritise Fixes
- Group issues by content vs. template level.
- Improve QA
- Add automated checks and involve users with disabilities.
- Maintain Compliance
- Schedule regular testing and document all efforts.
Why It’s Worth It
- Better UX and SEO
- Broader audience reach
- Stronger brand reputation
- Legal peace of mind