BaFG

What is the BaFG?

The BaFG (Austrian Accessibility Act) is Austria's national implementation of the European Accessibility Act (EAA, EU Directive 2019/882). It requires companies in Austria to make their products and services accessible, comparable to the German BFSG.

Like all EU member states, Austria has transposed the European Accessibility Act into national law. The requirements are largely harmonized, so companies that operate in both markets benefit from unified standards.

Who is affected by the BaFG?

The BaFG applies to companies that offer products or services to consumers on the Austrian market. The affected categories are the same as under the European Accessibility Act:

• E-commerce and online shops

• Banking services for consumers

• Electronic communication services

• Streaming and audiovisual media services

• Passenger transport services

• E-books and e-book readers

• Computers, smartphones, and tablets

• Self-service terminals

When does the BaFG take effect?

The deadline is 28 June 2025, the same date as in all EU member states. From that day on, affected products and services must meet the accessibility requirements.

Relationship with the BFSG

The BaFG and the German BFSG are based on the same EU directive and set largely identical requirements. Both reference EN 301 549 as the technical standard and therefore WCAG 2.1 Level AA for web content. Companies that operate in Germany and Austria can satisfy both laws with a single, unified accessibility approach.