The European Accessibility Act (EAA) will come into full force on June 28, 2025, introducing mandatory accessibility requirements for digital products and services, such as e-commerce websites. If you’re a Magento merchant serving customers in the EU, your online store must be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities by the compliance deadline.
Below, we review the requirements of EAA 2025 and share the latest news on ensuring accessibility in Amasty Magento 2 extensions.
What is the European Accessibility Act (EAA)?
The European Accessibility Act is a directive adopted by the European Union to improve the accessibility of key products and services (including e-commerce, banking, transportation, and more) across the internal market. Its main goal is to ensure equal access for people with disabilities by setting common accessibility requirements across all EU member states.
In e-commerce, this means creating an inclusive shopping experience for people who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, or speech recognition tools to browse and interact with websites. In other words, websites, mobile apps, and any related digital tools must be considered accessible based on widely recognized standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
For Magento merchants, who often rely on third-party extensions to build store functionality, this further implies that every module affecting the frontend (that is, has a user-facing interface) must be compliant with the WCAG best practices.
Failure to comply with the EAA can lead to a range of consequences for businesses, including:
- Legal penalties. National authorities can impose fines or other sanctions on non-compliant companies.
- Market exclusion. Products and services that fail to meet accessibility requirements may be barred from being sold within the EU.
- Increased retrofit costs. Updating inaccessible platforms after launch is often more expensive than designing with accessibility in mind from the start.
Read More: Magento Accessibility Compliance
Amasty’s Efforts on Accessibility Compliance
At Amasty, we’ve long been strong advocates for Magento accessibility. We understand that digital inclusivity is both a legal responsibility and a vital part of offering a better experience to all users. That’s why we’ve prioritized accessibility standards in our product development roadmap and have been regularly rolling out WCAG-compatibility changes since Q3 2023.
Our process includes ongoing audits against WCAG 2.1 AA level requirements, implementation of accessibility best practices, and collaboration with our clients to identify and remove potential barriers in our modules.
To help Magento store owners prepare for EAA compliance without compromising functionality, we’ve already made significant progress in optimizing the most commonly used extensions for accessibility:
WCAG-Compliant Modules for Hyvä Theme:
- Improved Layered Navigation
- Free Gift
- Blog Pro
- Automatic Related Products
- GDPR Pro
- Custom Form
- Mega Menu Pro
- Social Login
- RMA
- Order Attributes
- Store Locator
- Google Invisible reCAPTCHA
- Customer Attributes
- FAQ and Product Questions
- Reward Points
- Request a Quote
- Instagram Feed
- Advanced Search
- Shop by Brand
- Landing Pages
- PDF Customizer
- Store Credit & Refund
- Cookie Consent (GDPR)
- Sales Reps and Dealers
- Custom Button
- Login by Attributes
WCAG-Compliant Modules for Luma Theme:
- Improved Layered Navigation
- One Step Checkout (Basic, Pro, and Premium)
- Free Gift
- Blog Pro
- Automatic Related Products
- GDPR Pro
- Product Labels
- Gift Card Pro
- Custom Form
- Mega Menu Pro
- Social Login
- Out of Stock Notification
- RMA
- Order Attributes
- Store Locator
- Google Invisible reCAPTCHA
- Advanced Product Reviews
- FAQ and Product Questions
- Reward Points
- Product Attachments
- Advanced Search
- Shop by Brand
- Cookie Consent (GDPR)
- B2B Company Account
We continue to test and upgrade additional modules to ensure full coverage, with several more extensions currently undergoing accessibility testing and scheduled for release in the coming months.
In addition to extension updates, we are working on:
- Introducing accessibility testing into our QA workflows.
- Providing clear documentation on how to configure modules for accessible use.
- Sharing best practices with developers and store owners to help them take a proactive approach.
This is an ongoing effort, and we’re committed to staying aligned with the shifting standards and expectations of the EAA. As regulations develop, so will our solutions.
Read More: Magento Accessibility Extensions
Supporting Our Clients Beyond the Code
Compliance with the EAA goes beyond installing accessible modules and requires a full understanding of how accessibility applies across the store experience. That’s why we offer support to help our clients navigate the process of compliance.
Our team is here to assist with answering accessibility-related questions, guiding merchants through extension configuration, and providing recommendations on how to improve overall store accessibility. We also listen to feedback from merchants and use it to refine our updates and prioritize accessibility improvements where they are needed most.
Ensure Your Magento Accessibility Compliance with Amasty
The European Accessibility Act represents an important step forward in making digital commerce more inclusive. For Magento merchants, it’s both a legal obligation and an opportunity to reap a range of valuable benefits:
- Access to a broader customer base
- Enhanced user experience for all visitors
- Improved SEO performance and site usability
- Stronger brand reputation as a socially responsible business
As the EAA deadline approaches, the Amasty team remains focused on expanding accessibility support across our full product portfolio and continuously evaluating each extension for compliance with WCAG standards.
We encourage merchants to begin reviewing their stores now, update their Amasty modules, and reach out with any questions or concerns. Regardless of whether you’re just starting your accessibility journey or need help reviewing your current setup, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
