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Bulgaria: Accessibility Law

Law on Accessibility Requirements

Compliance Summary

Enforcement Body

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Penalty Structure

Authority Discretion

Compliance Deadline

2025-06-28

Cure Period

30 days

Verbatim Law Details

"The Bulgarian Law on Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services transposes Directive 2019/882. The Ministry of Transport and Communications is designated as market surveillance authority. Fines are set in Bulgarian Lev (BGN), with the law specifying up to BGN 30,000 for serious infringements."

Key Articles

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    Article 3 (Scope)

    Lists the products and services covered by Bulgarian accessibility law — mirrors the EAA's scope including e-commerce, banking, transport, and consumer electronics.

    EAA Directive, Article 2
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    Article 12 (Obligations)

    Sets out duties for manufacturers, importers, distributors, and service providers to ensure accessibility. Requires conformity assessment and technical documentation.

    EAA Directive, Article 7
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    Article 34 (Penalties)

    Fines up to BGN 30,000 (≈€15,000) for serious infringements. The Ministry of Transport and Communications issues penalties and can order product withdrawal.

    EAA Directive, Article 30

Sectors in Scope

BankingE-commerceTransportTelephonye-Books

Exemptions

Microenterprises exempt. Products in circulation before June 2025 benefit from a 5-year transition.

Compliance Notes

Currency risk for multinational fines: BGN 30,000 ≈ €15,000. The Sofia-based enforcement body has limited cross-border reach.

Important Legal Disclaimer

This tool is a self-assessment aid only and does not constitute legal advice or a formally certified compliance assessment. Outputs, including reports, scores, checklists, and accessibility statements, are for internal use and should be reviewed by a qualified legal representative or independent accessibility auditor before being relied upon for regulatory, procurement, or public-disclosure purposes. All assessment risk lies with the internal assessor. accessibilityref, its developers, and staff accept zero liability for losses arising from use of or reliance on these outputs. Always verify against official sources: the W3C WCAG 2.2 Recommendation, the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882), and your national enforcement authority.