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Accessibility law in France
Two parallel tracks (Arcom + DGCCRF) make France one of the most strictly regulated EU markets; fines up to €50,000 per online service.
- Law
- Article 47 of Law 2005-102 (Arcom oversight) + EAA transposition (Law 2023-171 / Decree 2023-931)
- In force
- Art. 47 since 2005; Arcom fining powers since 1 Jan 2024; EAA track since 28 June 2025.
- Standard
- RGAA (WCAG 2.1 AA) / EN 301 549
- Enforcement
- Arcom has had formal fining powers since 2024 (public sector + large companies), with a stepped approach (formal notice → fine). The DGCCRF supervises the EAA track for private B2C.
- Penalties / risk
- up to €50.000 — Public sector / companies > €250M turnover (per online service)
- up to €25.000 — Missing accessibility statement / other obligations
Selling to here from abroad?
The European Accessibility Act is market-based: if you sell products or services to consumers in this country, it applies to you — even if your business is established outside the EU.
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Sources: Arcom — accessibilité des sites et services numériques · DGCCRF — directive européenne accessibilité
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