European Accessibility Act for ecommerce: start with technical risk evidence
Since 28 June 2025, ecommerce services are within the scope of the European Accessibility Act, with an exemption in the Directive for microenterprises providing services.
Why this matters
The EAA addresses accessibility requirements for certain products and services, including ecommerce. Whether a specific business is legally covered depends on its situation and applicable exemptions.
What Merqivio checks automatically
Merqivio therefore does not make a legal determination. It checks technical signals that can reveal accessibility barriers, helping you identify website issues before commissioning specialist advice.
- ✓ Ecommerce and EAA context
- ✓ WCAG 2.2 technical risk signals
- ✓ Forms and purchase interactions
- ✓ Navigation, focus and structure
- ✓ Clear reporting without false certainty
💰 Evidence before expensive expertise
A useful first step is technical evidence—not pretending an automated scanner replaces a lawyer or human accessibility audit. That evidence can make subsequent expert work more focused.
From free check to remediation
Start free with up to 5 representative pages. After payment, the €19.95 Complete Accessibility Risk Report starts an extended background scan of up to 1,000 publicly discoverable pages and is emailed automatically when ready. The €59.95 Accessibility Fix Plan adds concrete remediation steps and example code. If you buy the report first, the later upgrade costs €40.
Frequently asked questions
Does the EAA cover ecommerce?
Yes. Ecommerce services are among the services covered by Directive (EU) 2019/882 from 28 June 2025 where the service falls within scope.
Is there an exemption for small businesses?
The Directive exempts microenterprises providing services. Merqivio does not automatically determine whether your business legally meets that definition.
Is the Merqivio scan legal advice?
No. It reports technical risk signals and helps identify where further human or legal review may be needed.
WCAG 2.2 — W3C · European Accessibility Act — EUR-Lex
Merqivio checks automatable, publicly visible technical signals. Automated tooling cannot assess every WCAG criterion and is not a formal conformance claim or legal advice.
European Accessibility Act for ecommerce: start with technical risk evidence
Since 28 June 2025, ecommerce services are within the scope of the European Accessibility Act, with an exemption in the Directive for microenterprises providing services.
Start free Accessibility Check →