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Sweden: Lag 2023:254 & web accessibility — fines up to €890,000

Sweden: EU Directive 2019/882 — the European Accessibility Act — is transposed into national law here, covering products and services offered to consumers, including online shops and e-commerce. The applicable law and the authority that enforces it are shown below.

Penalties at a glance

Maximum fine€890,000
Criminal sanctionsNo
EnforcementKonsumentverket / DIGG

Is your store compliant?

LawLag (2023:254) om vissa produkters och tjänsters tillgänglighet
Accessibility statementRequired · Swedish · update every 12 months
StandardWCAG 2.1 · EN 301 549 v3.2.1

Frequently asked questions

Sweden: how high are the fines?

Violations can be fined up to €890,000, enforced by Konsumentverket / DIGG.

When do the rules apply?

The accessibility requirements apply across the EU from 28 June 2025.

Does the EAA apply to my website?

The EAA covers specific sectors — e-commerce, consumer banking, e-books, electronic communications, audiovisual media, passenger transport and self-service terminals — not every website; a purely informational or promotional site may fall outside its scope. If you sell goods or services to consumers online, you are typically covered. Micro-enterprises providing services are exempt — fewer than 10 employees and, at the same time, an annual turnover or balance-sheet total of at most €2 million (both conditions must be met). The exemption covers services only, not products.

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