Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG)
Germany's Accessibility Strengthening Act, the national law implementing the European Accessibility Act: from 28 June 2025 covered products and consumer services must be accessible, with duties on manufacturers, importers, distributors and service providers, Laender market surveillance, consumer rights to trigger proceedings and fines up to EUR 100 000.
Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) is a compliance framework from Germany with 5 domains and 16 controls. The largest domains are Section 3 and Sections 6 to 13: Obligations of manufacturers, authorised representatives, importers and distributors – Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) (8 controls), Sections 16 to 19: Fundamental alteration, disproportionate burden, EU declaration of conformity and CE marking – Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) (4 controls), Sections 14 and 15: Obligations of service providers – Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) (2 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (5)
Section 3 and Sections 6 to 13: Obligations of manufacturers, authorised representatives, importers and distributors – Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S10 | Importer: own name and address on the product, German instructions, five-year declaration copy and information duties |
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S11 | Distributor: verify before making available, withhold non-conforming products, inform and protect conformity |
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S12-13 | Importer or distributor treated as manufacturer, and naming suppliers and customers for five years |
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S6-1 | Manufacturer: conditions before placing a product on the market |
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S6-2 | Manufacturer: retention, series production, corrective action, withdrawal or recall, notification and register |
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S7 | Manufacturer: product identification, name and postal address, German instructions and safety information, and cooperation |
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S8 | Authorised representative: written appointment and minimum delegated duties |
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S9 | Importer: place only accessible products and check the manufacturer's steps first |
Sections 1 to 5: Purpose, scope, definitions, accessibility requirements and presumption of conformity – Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S3-1 | Products made available and services offered must be accessible under the federal accessibility ordinance |
Sections 14 and 15: Obligations of service providers – Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S14-1 | Service provider: offer services only when accessible and the Annex 3 information is published accessibly |
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S14-2 | Service provider: maintain conformity, correct non-conformity, notify authorities, inform and cooperate |
Sections 16 to 19: Fundamental alteration, disproportionate burden, EU declaration of conformity and CE marking – Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S16 | Fundamental alteration: assess, document for five years, provide on request and notify |
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S17 | Disproportionate burden: Annex 4 assessment, renewal for services, funding bar and notification |
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S18 | EU declaration of conformity: content, exceptions, model structure, German translation and single declaration |
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S19 | CE marking before placing on the market |
Sections 20 to 38: Market surveillance, consumer procedure, information duties, fines and transition – Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| germany-accessibility-strengthening-act-bfsg::S35 | Duty to give the market surveillance authority information it needs, with a right to refuse self-incriminating answers |
What is Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) and who does it apply to?
Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) is a compliance framework from Germany with 5 domains and 16 controls. Germany's Accessibility Strengthening Act, the national law implementing the European Accessibility Act: from 28 June 2025 covered products and consumer services must be accessible, with duties on manufacturers, importers, distributors and service providers, Laender market surveillance, consumer rights to trigger proceedings and fines up to EUR 100 000. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) actually require?
Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) has 16 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Section 3 and Sections 6 to 13: Obligations of manufacturers, authorised representatives, importers and distributors – Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) (8 controls), Sections 16 to 19: Fundamental alteration, disproportionate burden, EU declaration of conformity and CE marking – Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) (4 controls), Sections 14 and 15: Obligations of service providers – Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of Germany Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) do I already cover?
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