Accessibility (BaFG)

The Barrierefreiheitsgesetz (BaFG) is Austria’s federal law regulating accessibility requirements for products and services. It transposes the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) into national law and has been in force since 28 June 2025.

The law requires manufacturers, retailers, and service providers to supply certain products—such as computers, smartphones, and self-service terminals—as well as digital services like online banking, e-commerce platforms, e-books, and communication or messaging services in a way that ensures they are discoverable, accessible, and usable without undue difficulty for people with disabilities.

The specific requirements regarding design, operability, and compatibility with assistive technologies are defined in the BaFG and follow EU-wide harmonized technical standards. Together, these regulations establish a binding framework for accessible products and digital services in Austria.

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