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EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

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European Union (harmonised European Standard)
vV4.1.1 (2026-09)
10 domains
146 controls

EN 301 549 V4.1.1 (2026-09) is the revised harmonised European Standard for the accessibility of ICT products and services, prepared to support the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) as well as the Web Accessibility Directive (EU) 2016/2102. It makes the eleven functional performance criteria testable, aligns web, document and software requirements with WCAG 2.2 Level AA, rebuilds real-time text and adds total conversation and emergency scenarios, moves authoring tools into the generic requirements, adds user-preference, hardware contrast, standard connection and programme guide requirements, and maps its clauses to the Act in Annex A.2 and Annex ZB. Not yet cited in the Official Journal on 2026-09-27; V3.2.1 remains the cited edition until it is.

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EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services is a compliance framework from European Union (harmonised European Standard) with 10 domains and 146 controls that map to 3 other frameworks. The largest domains are ICT supporting real-time bidirectional communication (clause 6) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services (32 controls), Generic requirements (clause 5) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services (21 controls), Hardware (clause 8) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services (18 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (10)

Functional performance (clause 4) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

11 controls
Controls in the Functional performance (clause 4) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services domain of EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services — 11 controls
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en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::4.2.14.2.1 Usage without vision
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::4.2.104.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::4.2.114.2.11 Privacy
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::4.2.24.2.2 Usage with limited vision
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::4.2.34.2.3 Usage without perception of colour
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::4.2.44.2.4 Usage without hearing
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::4.2.54.2.5 Usage with limited hearing
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::4.2.64.2.6 Usage with no or limited vocal capability
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::4.2.74.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::4.2.84.2.8 Usage with limited reach
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::4.2.94.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers

Generic requirements (clause 5) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

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Controls in the Generic requirements (clause 5) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services domain of EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services — 21 controls
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en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.1.25.1.2 General (closed functionality and assistive technology)
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.1.35.1.3 Non-visual access
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.1.45.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.1.55.1.5 Visual output for auditory information
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.1.65.1.6 Operation without keyboard interface
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.1.75.1.7 Access without speech
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.1.85.1.8 Identify input purpose (closed functionality)
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.10.15.10.1 Content technology
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.10.25.10.2 Accessible content creation
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.10.35.10.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.10.45.10.4 Repair assistance
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.10.55.10.5 Templates
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.25.2 Activation of accessibility features
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.35.3 Biometrics
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.45.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.55.5 Tactilely discernible operable parts
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.6.15.6.1 Tactile or auditory status
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.6.25.6.2 Visual status
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.75.7 Key repeat
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.85.8 Double-strike key acceptance
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::5.95.9 Simultaneous user actions

Hardware (clause 8) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

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Controls in the Hardware (clause 8) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services domain of EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services — 18 controls
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en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.2.18.2.1 Speech volume
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.2.28.2.2 Magnetic coupling
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.3.108.3.10 Side reach
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.3.118.3.11 Free space underneath stationary ICT with or without an obstruction
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.3.148.3.14 Installation instructions
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.3.28.3.2 Display screen location
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.3.38.3.3 Presentation of information necessary for the operation of stationary ICT
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.3.58.3.5 Control location (vertical)
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.3.68.3.6 Control location (horizontal)
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.3.78.3.7 Reach depth
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.3.98.3.9 Forward reach
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.4.18.4.1 Numeric keys
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.4.28.4.2 Operation of operable parts
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.4.38.4.3 Keys, tickets and cards
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.58.5 Tactile indication of speech mode
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.68.6 Standard connections
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.78.7 Colour on hardware
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::8.88.8 Contrast on hardware

ICT providing relay or emergency service access (clause 13) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

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Controls in the ICT providing relay or emergency service access (clause 13) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services domain of EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services — 2 controls
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en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::13.1.213.1.2 Relay service access
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::13.1.313.1.3 Relay service requirements

ICT supporting real-time bidirectional communication (clause 6) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

32 controls
Controls in the ICT supporting real-time bidirectional communication (clause 6) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services domain of EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services — 32 controls
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en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.0.26.0.2 Communication client
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.0.36.0.3 Communication system
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.0.46.0.4 System connecting to another communication system
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.0.56.0.5 System with roaming visiting client
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.0.66.0.6 Client in emergency communications
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.0.76.0.7 Emergency communications
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.0.86.0.8 System with roaming visiting client in an emergency
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.0.96.0.9 System with client in emergency visiting another country
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.1.16.1.1 Voice communication interoperability
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.1.26.1.2 Audio bandwidth for capture and presentation for voice communication
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.1.36.1.3 Audio presentation in attached listening devices for voice communication (recommendation)
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.1.46.1.4 Synchronization of subtitles (recommendation)
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.2.16.2.1 RTT provision
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.2.106.2.10 RTT interoperability
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.2.26.2.2 Display of RTT
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.2.36.2.3 DTMF touch-tone generation during RTT operations
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.2.46.2.4 RTT responsiveness
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.2.56.2.5 Adding and erasing of RTT input
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.2.66.2.6 Processing rate of RTT
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.2.76.2.7 Character representation
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.2.86.2.8 RTT input methods
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.2.96.2.9 RTT media establishment and use
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.36.3 Caller ID
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.46.4 Alternatives to voice-based services
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.5.26.5.2 Resolution
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.5.36.5.3 Frame rate
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.5.46.5.4 Synchronization between audio and video
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.5.56.5.5 Indicator of audio with video
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.5.66.5.6 Indication of all active communication participants
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.66.6 Alternatives to video-based services (recommendation)
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.7.16.7.1 Total conversation provision
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::6.7.26.7.2 Total conversation interoperability

ICT with video capabilities (clause 7) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

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Controls in the ICT with video capabilities (clause 7) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services domain of EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services — 9 controls
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en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::7.1.17.1.1 Subtitle playback
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::7.1.27.1.2 Subtitle synchronization
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::7.1.37.1.3 Preservation of subtitles
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::7.1.47.1.4 Subtitle characteristics
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::7.1.57.1.5 Spoken subtitles
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::7.2.17.2.1 Audio description playback
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::7.2.27.2.2 Audio description synchronization
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::7.2.37.2.3 Preservation of audio description
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::7.37.3 User control of audiovisual accessibility features

Information about products and services (clause 12) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

5 controls
Controls in the Information about products and services (clause 12) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services domain of EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services — 5 controls
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en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::12.112.1 Accessible information about products
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::12.212.2 Accessible information about services
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::12.312.3 Accessibility and compatibility features
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::12.412.4 Electronic program guides
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::12.512.5 Electronic program guide display

Non-web documents (clause 10) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

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Controls in the Non-web documents (clause 10) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services domain of EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services — 16 controls
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en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.1.110.1.1 Text alternatives
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.1.210.1.2 Time-based media
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.1.310.1.3 Adaptable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.1.410.1.4 Distinguishable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.2.110.2.1 Keyboard accessible
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.2.210.2.2 Enough time
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.2.310.2.3 Seizures and physical reactions
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.2.410.2.4 Navigable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.2.510.2.5 Input modalities
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.3.110.3.1 Readable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.3.210.3.2 Predictable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.3.310.3.3 Input assistance
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.4.110.4.1 Compatible
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.510.5 Subtitle positioning (recommendation)
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.610.6 Audio description timing (recommendation)
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::10.710.7 User preferences for non-web documents

Non-web software (clause 11) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

17 controls
Controls in the Non-web software (clause 11) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services domain of EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services — 17 controls
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en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.1.111.1.1 Text alternatives
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.1.211.1.2 Time-based media
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.1.311.1.3 Adaptable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.1.411.1.4 Distinguishable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.2.111.2.1 Keyboard accessible
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.2.211.2.2 Enough time
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.2.311.2.3 Seizures and physical reactions
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.2.411.2.4 Navigable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.2.511.2.5 Input modalities
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.3.111.3.1 Readable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.3.211.3.2 Predictable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.3.311.3.3 Input assistance
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.4.111.4.1 Compatible
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.5.211.5.2 Accessibility services
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.6.111.6.1 User control of accessibility features
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.6.211.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::11.711.7 User preferences

Web (clause 9) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

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Controls in the Web (clause 9) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services domain of EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services — 15 controls
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en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.1.19.1.1 Text alternatives
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.1.29.1.2 Time-based media
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.1.39.1.3 Adaptable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.1.49.1.4 Distinguishable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.2.19.2.1 Keyboard accessible
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.2.29.2.2 Enough time
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.2.39.2.3 Seizures and physical reactions
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.2.49.2.4 Navigable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.2.59.2.5 Input modalities
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.3.19.3.1 Readable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.3.29.3.2 Predictable
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.3.39.3.3 Input assistance
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.4.19.4.1 Compatible
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.69.6 WCAG conformance requirements
en-301-549-v4-1-1-accessibility-requirements-for-ict-products-and-services::9.79.7 User preferences for web pages

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If you comply with EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services, you already cover:

EN 301 549 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

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113 controls mapped

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WCAG 2.2

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European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882)

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146 total controls
EN 301 549 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services
113 source controls mapped|112 target controls covered
77%
WCAG 2.2
40 source controls mapped|60 target controls covered
27%
European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
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What is EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services and who does it apply to?

EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services is a compliance framework from European Union (harmonised European Standard) with 10 domains and 146 controls. EN 301 549 V4.1.1 (2026-09) is the revised harmonised European Standard for the accessibility of ICT products and services, prepared to support the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) as well as the Web Accessibility Directive (EU) 2016/2102. It makes the eleven functional performance criteria testable, aligns web, document and software requirements with WCAG 2.2 Level AA, rebuilds real-time text and adds total conversation and emergency scenarios, moves authoring tools into the generic requirements, adds user-preference, hardware contrast, standard connection and programme guide requirements, and maps its clauses to the Act in Annex A.2 and Annex ZB. Not yet cited in the Official Journal on 2026-09-27; V3.2.1 remains the cited edition until it is. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services actually require?

EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services has 146 controls organised across 10 domains. The largest domains are ICT supporting real-time bidirectional communication (clause 6) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services (32 controls), Generic requirements (clause 5) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services (21 controls), Hardware (clause 8) – EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services (18 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services do I already cover?

EN 301 549 V4.1.1 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services maps to 3 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EN 301 549 - Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services (77% coverage), WCAG 2.2 (27% coverage), European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) (2% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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