EAA compliance in Belgium
EAA compliance requirements for Belgium
National legislation
National law
Loi transposant la directive (UE) 2019/882 relative aux exigences en matière d'accessibilité applicables aux produits et services
Reference
Moniteur belge - transposition of Directive 2019/882
Enforcement authority
SPF Économie (Service Public Fédéral Économie) for market surveillance of products and services, with regional authorities handling certain aspects
Contact: economie.fgov.be
Penalties
Administrative fines determined by the SPF Économie based on the severity and scope of non-compliance. Products can be withdrawn from the market, and services can be required to be brought into compliance within specified deadlines.
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. Belgium has had public sector accessibility requirements through regional decrees and the federal web accessibility directive transposition since 2018-2020.
Belgium-specific requirements
Belgium's federal structure adds complexity to EAA implementation. Accessibility policy is split between the federal government and the three regions (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels-Capital) and three communities (Flemish, French, German-speaking). Digital accessibility for public sector websites has been managed at the regional level - AnySurfer certification is widely used as a quality mark in Belgium. The SPF Économie handles federal-level market surveillance for EAA purposes, but businesses operating across regions should be aware of potentially varying enforcement practices. Belgium's multilingual requirements (Dutch, French, German) also mean accessibility obligations apply across all official languages.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Belgium's federal structure affect EAA enforcement?
The SPF Économie handles federal-level market surveillance for products and services. However, Belgium's regions and communities manage certain policy areas independently, so enforcement practices may vary. For most businesses, the federal transposition provides the primary compliance framework.
What is AnySurfer and does it satisfy EAA requirements?
AnySurfer is a Belgian accessibility quality mark and certification programme widely used for websites and apps. While AnySurfer certification demonstrates strong accessibility practices, EAA compliance is formally assessed against the EN 301 549 standard. In practice, AnySurfer-certified sites will substantially meet EAA requirements.
Do EAA requirements apply in all Belgian languages?
Yes. Belgium has three official languages (Dutch, French, German), and accessibility requirements apply to content in all languages. If a service is offered in multiple languages, each language version must meet accessibility requirements.
Who enforces the EAA in Belgium?
The SPF Économie (Federal Public Service Economy) is the primary enforcement body at the federal level. Regional authorities may handle specific aspects within their competences. The SPF Économie can impose fines, order market withdrawal of products, and require services to be made compliant.
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Last reviewed: April 2026. Regulatory details are reviewed quarterly for accuracy.