EN 301 549 Testing: EAA compliance for the EU market.
EN 301 549 is the technical standard behind the European Accessibility Act, enforceable since June 2025. Zylyn tests your digital products against WCAG 2.1 AA — the core of EN 301 549 — and documents conformance so you can demonstrate compliance to EU regulators.
- WCAG 2.1 AA testing — the digital core of EN 301 549 v3.2.1
- Covers websites, web apps, mobile apps, and documents
- Conformance documentation retained for 5-year regulatory requirement
- 97.4%
- of top websites fail WCAG — WebAIM 2024
- 5,000+
- ADA lawsuits in 2025 — UsableNet 2026
- $50K
- avg first ADA settlement — plus mandatory remediation
What EN 301 549 requires
EN 301 549 v3.2.1 is the EU's harmonised ICT accessibility standard. For websites and web applications, it incorporates WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the technical baseline. The European Accessibility Act — in force since June 2025 — reaches any business placing covered products or services on the EU market, regardless of where it is headquartered. A US or UK business selling to EU customers is in scope. Conformance documentation must be retained for at least five years. Building to WCAG 2.2 is recommended for future-proofing and satisfies 2.1 automatically.
- All WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria
- Website and web application testing
- Mobile application testing (iOS and Android)
- Document and PDF accessibility
- Conformance documentation for regulatory records
- Five-year documentation retention support
How it works
Standards mapping
Confirm applicable EN 301 549 clauses and WCAG 2.1 success criteria for your product type.
Automated scan
WCAG 2.1 AA automated checks across all in-scope digital products.
Manual expert review
Human testing with assistive technology to find what automated tools cannot.
Findings report
Prioritized by severity with WCAG criterion reference, affected users, and code-ready fix guidance.
Conformance documentation
Test evidence documented to support your EN 301 549 conformance records and regulatory obligations.
Understand the standards behind this service
Compliance guides that give context to the work we do.
- Compliance GuideEN 301 549 Guide
The technical standard behind EU accessibility law — what it covers, how it maps to WCAG, and who must meet it.
- Compliance GuideEAA Compliance Guide
European Accessibility Act — enforceable since June 2025 for private sector products and services in the EU.
- Compliance GuideSection 508 Guide
US federal ICT standard — WCAG 2.0 AA, VPATs, and vendor obligations for federal procurement.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about eu compliance services.
Testing your digital products against EN 301 549 v3.2.1 — the EU's harmonised ICT accessibility standard. For websites and apps, this means WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Conformance creates a presumption of compliance with the European Accessibility Act.
Yes. The EAA reaches any business placing covered products or services on the EU market, regardless of where it is headquartered. A US or UK business selling to EU customers is in scope.
EN 301 549 v3.2.1 incorporates WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Building to WCAG 2.2 is recommended future-proofing and satisfies 2.1 automatically.
EU regulations require economic operators to keep technical records demonstrating how their products meet EN 301 549, retained for at least five years. Zylyn provides the test evidence that backs your conformance documentation.
Automated scan within hours, manual expert review 2–5 business days. Conformance documentation delivered with the findings report.
Yes. WCAG 2.1 AA — the core of EN 301 549 — is also referenced by the ADA (US), Section 508 (US federal), and AODA (Ontario). One test programme covers the digital accessibility requirements of most major jurisdictions.
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