Sweden's law (2023:254) on the accessibility of certain products and services puts the European Accessibility Act into law from 28 June 2025. The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) supervises e-commerce.
Moderate, active exposure for private websites. PTS runs planned reviews of large online shops, starting with home, product and search pages.
Quick answers
Does website accessibility law apply to my business in Sweden?
Lag (2023:254) om vissa produkters och tjänsters tillgänglighet (SFS 2023:254; förordning 2023:676; PTSFS 2024:6) 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 Sweden?
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 Sweden?
PTS for e-commerce, banking and electronic communications; other agencies for other services. Risk-based reviews and complaints.
What are the penalties for an inaccessible website in Sweden?
Orders to correct, with fines possible; check the law for amounts.
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
PTS for e-commerce, banking and electronic communications; other agencies for other services. Risk-based reviews and complaints.
What it can cost
Orders to correct, with fines possible; check the law for amounts.
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
PTS opened supervisory cases against large online retailers in 2025.
PTS has added detailed requirements for e-commerce in PTSFS 2024:6.
How Jralo helps in Sweden
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.