BFSG package for online shops
BFSG package for online shops: audit, fix, and stay accessible
Since 28 June 2025, many online shops selling to consumers in Germany must be accessible under the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG). We audit your shop along the key buying steps, fix the barriers we find, write the accessibility statement with you and keep an eye on the shop afterwards.
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Packages
The BFSG package in four parts
Recommended start
Audit
Checked against WCAG 2.1 AA
from €590
- Home page, search, category, product page, cart and checkout.
- Automated tests plus manual checks: keyboard, screen reader, contrast, zoom.
- Report with locations, priority and concrete fixes.
Implementation
Fixed price after the audit
from €990
- We fix the barriers in your theme, templates and forms.
- For Shopify, WooCommerce, Shopware and custom shops.
- Re-test of every fixed issue.
Accessibility statement
Required details under Annex 3 BFSG
from €149
- A statement with all details required by Annex 3 BFSG.
- Based on the audit – honest, including known limitations.
Monitoring
Stay accessible
from €49 / month
- Monthly automated check of your key pages.
- A short report on newly introduced issues.
- Help when new content or apps add barriers.
All prices net plus 19% German VAT. You receive the fixed price for the implementation in writing after the audit.
Does the BFSG apply to your shop?
Since 28 June 2025, Germany's Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG, the German implementation of the European Accessibility Act) applies to e-commerce services – online shops and ordering flows through which consumers conclude a contract. In practice, compliance is measured against EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1 level AA.
Micro-enterprises providing services are exempt: fewer than ten employees and an annual turnover or balance sheet total of no more than €2 million. Whether your shop is affected, we clarify in a free first conversation – together with your legal adviser if in doubt.
For a first impression, try our free WCAG check (German).
What we pay special attention to
Product search and filters
Search, filters and sorting work by keyboard and are labelled clearly for screen readers.
Product pages
Meaningful alternative text, readable prices and a variant selection that works without a mouse.
Cart and checkout
Clearly labelled fields and understandable error messages – this is where people can or cannot order.
Contrast and zoom
Text and controls stay readable, even at 200% zoom and on small screens.
Cookie banners and pop-ups
Reachable and closable by keyboard without losing focus.
Payment and shipping
Payment and shipping options are clearly named and usable with assistive technology.
Process
How it works
Free first conversation
We clarify whether and how much the BFSG affects your shop.
Audit
Check of the key buying steps with a report and a prioritised list.
Implementation
We fix the barriers at a fixed price and re-test.
Statement and monitoring
Publish the accessibility statement, then check monthly.
Why Rhein Code
Manual testing
Automated tests find only some barriers. We check keyboard use, screen reader output and contrast ourselves.
We fix it ourselves
We are developers, not just auditors: report and implementation come from one source.
Honest, not a badge
No blanket “100% compliant”, but clear documentation of what was checked and fixed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Since when does the BFSG apply?
Does the BFSG apply to small shops?
Is an accessibility plugin (overlay) enough?
What goes into the accessibility statement?
How long does the implementation take?
What happens in case of violations?
Free first consultation
Briefly describe your project – you get an honest assessment and, if you like, a fixed-price offer.