EN 301 549 is the European standard specifying accessibility requirements for information and communication technology products and services, including web, software, hardware, and documents. It harmonises with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and is referenced by EU legislation such as the Web Accessibility Directive and the European Accessibility Act. Conformance is a legal procurement requirement for public-sector ICT in the EU.
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- The standard sets functional accessibility criteria and is mandated for public-sector procurement under the EU Web Accessibility Directive and the European Accessibility Act. By aligning with WCAG success criteria it gives suppliers a single, testable conformance target across the European market.