Denmark's act on accessibility requirements for products and services puts the European Accessibility Act into law; the requirements apply from 28 June 2025, and webshops selling to consumers are covered.
Low to moderate exposure for private websites. Denmark applies the EAA rules from June 2025; webshops selling to consumers are covered.
Quick answers
Does website accessibility law apply to my business in Denmark?
Lov om tilgængelighedskrav for produkter og tjenester (LOV nr. 801 af 7. juni 2022) applies to: Businesses selling covered products or services to consumers, including e-commerce. Microenterprises (fewer than 10 staff and turnover or balance sheet of EUR 2 million or less) are exempt for services.
What accessibility standard must a website meet in Denmark?
Accessibility requirements of the European Accessibility Act; the harmonised standard EN 301 549 maps to WCAG 2.1 AA for web content.
How is website accessibility enforced in Denmark?
The control authority can order a business to put things right by a deadline, then order it to stop selling or offering the service.
What are the penalties for an inaccessible website in Denmark?
Orders to fix and to stop sales; check the act for fines.
Businesses selling covered products or services to consumers, including e-commerce. Microenterprises (fewer than 10 staff and turnover or balance sheet of EUR 2 million or less) are exempt for services.
Standard
Accessibility requirements of the European Accessibility Act; the harmonised standard EN 301 549 maps to WCAG 2.1 AA for web content.
Enforcement
The control authority can order a business to put things right by a deadline, then order it to stop selling or offering the service.
What it can cost
Orders to fix and to stop sales; check the act for fines.
Key dates
Applies from 28 June 2025. Services already offered on that date may continue using products already in use until 28 June 2030.
Impact on your website
An online shop or a site where consumers can conclude a contract online must meet the accessibility requirements and publish information on how the service meets them.
What it means for your website
Exemptions exist and can be applied for; check the criteria.
How Jralo helps in Denmark
Daily checks against WCAG 2.2 A and AA with axe-core, the same rules EN 301 549 points to for web content. Automated testing finds many, not all, problems.
A dated, independently timestamped record of what was checked and fixed, ready if a regulator, customer or court asks.
Website Mechanic fixes problems in your code and opens a pull request for you to review.
General information, checked 9 October 2026. Not legal advice. Laws, guidance and enforcement change; speak to a qualified lawyer about your situation.