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EN 301 549 on Strapi: complete compliance checklist
Implementing EN 301 549 compliance on Strapi means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (admin ui inconsistency on older versions, custom plugins for content types) 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.
Strapi accessibility — what you are starting with
Strapi as a headless CMS pushes accessibility to the consuming app.
EN 301 549 setup checklist for Strapi
1. Define alt text in content types: Required field on media.
2. Audit consuming front-end: Where rendered accessibility lives.
Common EN 301 549 failures on Strapi
• Admin UI inconsistency on older versions
• Custom plugins for content types
Putting it together
Combine EN 301 549's Level AA requirements with Strapi'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 Strapi EN 301 549-compliant out of the box?
Strapi v4+ admin targets WCAG basics. Consuming-app conformance is the key consideration.
What is the easiest path to EN 301 549 compliance on Strapi?
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 Strapi accessible?
Strapi v4+ admin targets WCAG basics. Consuming-app conformance is the key consideration.
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