EAA compliance in Austria
EAA compliance requirements for Austria
National legislation
National law
Barrierefreiheitsgesetz (BaFG)
Reference
BGBl. I Nr. 76/2023
Enforcement authority
Sozialministeriumservice for monitoring and enforcement, with market surveillance shared across relevant federal ministries
Contact: sozialministeriumservice.at
Penalties
Administrative fines for non-compliance, with amounts determined by the enforcement authority based on the nature and severity of the infringement. Non-compliant products can be withdrawn from the Austrian market.
Sectors in scope
E-commerce, banking, telecommunications, transport, audiovisual media, e-books, consumer electronics, self-service terminals.
Key deadlines
Enforceable from 28 June 2025 for new products and services. Austria has had public sector accessibility requirements under the Web-Zugänglichkeits-Gesetz (WZG) since 2019.
Austria-specific requirements
Austria's EAA transposition through the Barrierefreiheitsgesetz (BaFG) builds on the country's existing accessibility framework, including the Bundes-Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz (BGStG) which has prohibited disability discrimination since 2006. The BGStG already gave individuals the right to bring discrimination claims related to inaccessible goods and services - the BaFG now adds proactive compliance obligations and market surveillance. Austria's federal structure means enforcement involves coordination between national and provincial (Länder) authorities. The Austrian Standards Institute (ASI) also plays a role in accessibility standardisation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the BaFG?
The Barrierefreiheitsgesetz (BaFG) is Austria's national law transposing the European Accessibility Act. It establishes accessibility requirements for private sector products and services, building on Austria's existing disability equality legislation.
How does the BaFG relate to the BGStG?
The BGStG (Bundes-Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz) has prohibited disability discrimination since 2006, including in access to goods and services. The BaFG adds specific, proactive accessibility requirements for defined product and service categories. Both laws now operate alongside each other - the BGStG provides a general anti-discrimination framework, while the BaFG sets concrete technical requirements.
Who enforces accessibility law in Austria?
The Sozialministeriumservice is the primary body for EAA monitoring and enforcement. Market surveillance for specific product categories may involve other federal ministries. Individuals can also bring discrimination claims under the BGStG through the Bundesbehindertenanwaltschaft (Federal Disability Ombudsman).
Related resources
Last reviewed: April 2026. Regulatory details are reviewed quarterly for accuracy.