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Romania: Accessibility Law

Law 232/2022

Compliance Summary

Enforcement Body

National Authority for Persons with Disabilities

Penalty Structure

Authority Discretion

Compliance Deadline

2025-06-28

Cure Period

30 days

Verbatim Law Details

"Legea nr. 232/2022 privind cerințele de accesibilitate aplicabile produselor și serviciilor desemnează Autoritatea Națională pentru Persoanele cu Dizabilități (ANPD) ca autoritate de supraveghere a pieței. Contravenția se sancționează cu amendă de la 5.000 lei la 15.000 lei."

Key Articles

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    Art. 2 (Domeniu de aplicare)

    Defines the scope of Romanian accessibility law — covers products and services aligned with the EAA's harmonised categories.

    EAA Directive, Article 2
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    Art. 8 (Obligații)

    Economic operator duties: manufacturers, importers, distributors, and service providers must ensure accessibility and maintain conformity documentation.

    EAA Directive, Article 7
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    Art. 25 (Contravenții — RON 5.000–15.000)

    Fines from RON 5,000 to RON 15,000 (≈€1,000–€3,000). Romania's low fine cap reflects its developing enforcement capacity, but EU cross-border coordination applies.

    EAA Directive, Article 30

Sectors in Scope

BankingE-commerceTransportTelephonye-Books

Exemptions

Microîntreprinderile care prestează servicii sunt scutite.

Compliance Notes

RON 15,000 ≈ €3,000 — Romania's low fine cap reflects its developing enforcement capacity. However, as an EU member state, cross-border enforcement coordination via EU authorities applies.

Important Legal Disclaimer

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