EAA enforcement timeline
Every key EAA date — entry into force, transposition deadlines, phased provisions, and compliance milestones. 2 milestones tracked, sourced directly from EUR-Lex.
When does EAA take effect?
EAA (Directive (EU) 2019/882) has 2 key enforcement milestones. 1 milestone has already passed; 1 milestone is upcoming. The next key date is 28 June 2027: EAA — self-service terminal transition period ends.
Next milestone: 28 June 2027 — 412 days away
Source: Directive (EU) 2019/882 via EuroComply EU Regulation Deadlines dataset
Total milestones
2
In force
1
Upcoming
1
EAA — complete milestone timeline
Directive (EU) 2019/882 · Official text
European Accessibility Act — most obligations apply
Products and services placed on the market from 28 June 2025 must comply with accessibility requirements. Covered products include computers, smartphones, TVs, e-readers, and ATMs. Covered services include e-commerce, banking, e-books, transport ticketing, and audio-visual media services.
Applies to: manufacturers, importers, distributors, and service providers in scope (subject to microenterprise exemption for services)
Penalty: Member State penalties must be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive; maximum penalties vary by state
EAA — self-service terminal transition period ends
Self-service terminals (payment terminals, ATMs, ticketing machines, check-in kiosks) that were lawfully placed on the market before 28 June 2025 may continue to be used until 28 June 2030. Service providers must use only compliant terminals from 28 June 2027 in some product categories.
Applies to: operators of self-service terminals; service providers using kiosks and terminals
Penalty: Member State penalties
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