What is it called?
The European Accessibility Act ("EAA") introduces new
requirements in respect of accessibility for products and services.
It aims to benefit those with disabilities or other functional
impairments and sets out a framework of high-level accessibility
requirements.
These requirements will be implemented by Member States at a
national level and supplemented by harmonised technical standards,
or implementing acts establishing technical specifications in the
absence of technical standards. Where applicable to products, these
requirements will be part of the CE marking regime – so
manufacturers need to be ready to understand and implement any
required changes.
What is being proposed?
