Is Your Business Website Valid? - New EU regulations

Is your website valid? New EU Accessibility Rules

On 23rd June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) came into force.

This legislation is designed to improve access to digital products and services for people with disabilities across the EU. While not every business is directly affected, some companies may need to take a closer look at their websites to make sure they comply.

For many local businesses, accessibility might not have been at the top of the digital checklist. But this new law means that, depending on your size and your customers, ensuring your website is accessible could now be a requirement — not just best practice.

Who is affected?

The EAA applies if your business meets all three of these criteria:

👥 10 or more employees
💷 Annual turnover of £2 million+
🌍 You serve or trade with customers in the EU

If this sounds like your organisation, now is the time to review your website.

What does website accessibility mean?

Accessibility ensures that your site can be used by everyone, including people with visual, auditory, cognitive, or motor impairments. Practically, this can include:

Clear contrast between text and background

Ability to navigate without a mouse

Alt text descriptions for images

Captions for videos and audio

Compatibility with screen readers and mobile devices

Why this matters for your businesses

Even if you aren’t legally required to comply, adopting accessibility best practices is good for your brand, good for your users, and good for SEO. It helps you reach more people, demonstrates inclusivity, and often results in faster, easier-to-use websites.

How I can help

I offer accessibility consultations and practical solutions tailored to your business. Whether it’s a quick check-up, implementing fixes, or a full audit, I can make sure your website is compliant, user-friendly, and future-ready. Contact me to discuss more.