Requirements for selling products on Amazon Marketplace:
Starting from June 28, 2025, all product information of affected products must comply with the EU Accessibility Act. If any violations are found, we will remove the products in question. In order to meet the requirements, your product must be convenient for disabled sellers to use and comply with the CE marking requirements. For the CE mark, the product must pass a conformity assessment, and after completing the assessment, the manufacturer must obtain a declaration of conformity. After obtaining a declaration of conformity, the manufacturer must affix the CE mark on the product. For more information on CE marking requirements, please refer to the EU and UK Product Marking Guidelines: CE Marking and UKCA Marking. You should also provide information about the accessibility features of the product in the product description on the details page to ensure that all buyers can access this information at any time. In addition to the CE mark, your product must also comply with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, and the Market Regulation.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), also known as Directive (EU) 2019/882, will officially come into effect on June 28, 2025. Intended to promote “digital equality” by unifying accessibility requirements for products and services among member states, ensuring equal access to products and services for people with disabilities (including those with physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments) and the elderly, and eliminating barriers to information access.
Time node:
June 28, 2022- Member States complete domestic legal translation
June 28, 2025- Mandatory compliance for newly launched products and services (such as smartphones, e-commerce platforms, etc.)
June 28, 2030- The transition period ends, during which service providers may use products that do not meet the accessibility requirements specified in the European Accessibility Act.
Applicable product scope:
The bill mainly targets the following products and services:
1. Product category:
● Computers and operating systems
● Self service terminals (such as ATMs, ticket machines)
● Smartphones
● Television equipment
● E-book reader
2. Service category:
● E-commerce
● Banking services
● Transportation services (aviation, bus, railway, water transportation)
● Electronic communication services
● Consumer banking services
● E-books and specialized software
● Emergency communication services (such as the European emergency number “112″)
Not applicable: Some content released before June 28, 2025 (such as office documents, map services, etc.).
Exemptions and Special Policies:
Exemption for micro enterprises: Employees<10, annual turnover ≤ 2 million euros or balance sheet ≤ 2 million euros.
Exemption scope: Service accessibility requirements can be exempted, but voluntary compliance is encouraged.
Transitional grace period: Old equipment can continue to be used until the end of its economic lifespan (up to 20 years), but upgrades must be completed before 2030.
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Post time: Jun-11-2025
