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EN 301 549 on Astro: complete compliance checklist
Implementing EN 301 549 compliance on Astro means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (inaccessible interactive islands, theme inconsistency) while applying EN 301 549 — Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services success criteria across content, code, and editorial workflow.
EN 301 549 in 60 seconds
EN 301 549 is the harmonised European standard for digital accessibility, maintained jointly by ETSI, CEN, and CENELEC, that incorporates WCAG 2.1 AA for web and mobile content and adds requirements for hardware, software, documentation and support — and is the technical reference for both the European Accessibility Act and the Web Accessibility Directive.
Astro accessibility — what you are starting with
Astro's zero-JS-by-default model is a structural accessibility advantage. Failures originate in interactive islands and theme/template choices.
EN 301 549 setup checklist for Astro
1. Use semantic HTML in .astro components: Native elements first.
Common EN 301 549 failures on Astro
• Inaccessible interactive islands
• Theme inconsistency
Putting it together
Combine EN 301 549's Level AA requirements with Astro's native tooling. Bake accessibility into your component library and editorial workflow; instrument axe-core in CI for regression.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Cited answers. Sourced. Updated as standards and case law change.
Is Astro EN 301 549-compliant out of the box?
Astro's zero-JS default produces highly parseable HTML. Interactive components are the variable.
What is the easiest path to EN 301 549 compliance on Astro?
Start with the platform's most-accessible default theme (where applicable), audit each installed plugin/extension/module, train content authors on alt text and heading hierarchy, and instrument axe-core in your CI pipeline.
Is Astro accessible?
Astro's zero-JS default produces highly parseable HTML. Interactive components are the variable.
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