EN 301 549
What is EN 301 549? It is the European standard for accessible ICT products and services, and the technical benchmark behind the EAA. For websites and apps it references WCAG: the harmonized V3.2.1 cites WCAG 2.1 AA, and V4.1.1 (expected 2026) moves to WCAG 2.2. Building to WCAG 2.2 AA covers both.
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Is EN 301 549 the same as WCAG?
No, but it builds on WCAG. EN 301 549 is the European standard that references WCAG success criteria.
Which version is legally binding today?
The current harmonized EN 301 549 (V3.2.1) references WCAG 2.1 AA; V4.1.1 with 2.2 is expected in 2026.
Does it apply to mobile apps?
Yes, EN 301 549 covers mobile applications as well as websites.
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