Official Sync:2026-03-15
Germany: Accessibility Law
BFSG
Compliance Summary
Enforcement Body
BMAS
Penalty Structure
Up to €100,000
Compliance Deadline
2025-06-28
Cure Period
3 months (§ 12 BFSG)
Verbatim Law Details
"Das Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) vom 22. Juli 2021, zuletzt geändert durch Artikel 16 des Gesetzes vom 12. Juli 2024, sieht in § 14 Bußgelder von bis zu 100.000 Euro vor. Die Marktüberwachungsbehörde ist die Bundesnetzagentur für Telekommunikation und die zuständige Landesbehörden für Produkte."
Key Articles
- §§ 1 (Scope)
- §§ 2 (Definitions)
- §§ 3 (Accessibility requirements)
- §§ 12 (Obligations)
- §§ 14 (Fines — up to €100,000)
Sectors in Scope
BankingE-commerceTransportTelephonye-BooksAudiovisualATMsTicketing machines
Exemptions
Microenterprises (fewer than 10 staff, annual turnover ≤ €2M) providing services are exempt. Products placed on market before 28 June 2025 may be sold until 28 June 2030.
Compliance Notes
Germany has strong market surveillance capacity. BMAS coordinates nationally; Länder authorities handle product categories. Key test: does the product/service qualify under Annex I of the EAA?
Important Legal Disclaimer
This platform is an informational reference tool only. It is not intended to provide legal advice or guarantee accessibility compliance. For official legal interpretations and binding compliance requirements, please consult the W3C WCAG 2.2 Recommendation, the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882), and your national enforcement authority.