EN 301 549
The European ICT accessibility standard: WCAG folded in, plus requirements for non-web technology.
| Web | WCAG criteria applied to web pages and apps |
|---|---|
| Software | Native apps and desktop behaviour, tested by hand |
| Documents | Electronic documents, tags and reading order |
| Support | Help, documentation and support services |
| Full set | Every applicable clause, not just the web ones |
|---|---|
| By hand | Confirmed with assistive technology throughout |
| Reported | Per-clause results your EU partners can read |
How is EN 301 549 different from WCAG?
WCAG covers web content. EN 301 549 folds WCAG in and adds non-web ICT: software, documents, support and hardware behaviour.
When do buyers ask for it?
European procurement and EAA duties. It also appears in VPAT and ACR reports alongside WCAG and Section 508.