Accessibility statement

This statement applies to content published on the domain: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/

It does not apply to other content or websites published on any of its subdomains. These websites and their content will have their own specific accessibility statement.

This website is managed by Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). It is designed to be used by a wide range of stakeholders, including people with disabilities.

On this website, you should be able to:

  • zoom up to 200% without issues;
  • zoom in without the text spilling off the screen;
  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard;
  • navigate most of the website using a modern screen reader and speech recognition software (on your computer or phone).

This website is designed to comply with the technical standard for websites and mobile apps, EN 301 549, v.3.2.1. This closely follows level 'AA' of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with technical standard EN 301 549 v.3.2.1 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. See below a section on non-accessible content for more details.

This website was last tested on 2025-06-25. This statement was reviewed on 2025-06-25.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the www.cbe.europa.eu website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/contact

We respond to feedback within 15 business days from the date of receipt of the enquiry.

Technical specifications

The accessibility of the www.cbe.europa.eu website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript

Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology

The www.cbe.europa.eu website is designed to be compatible with the following most used assistive technologies:

  • Chrome
  • Edge
  • Safari
  • Internet Explorer
  • Firefox

Non-accessible content

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the www.cbe.europa.eu website, we are aware of some limitations, which we are working to address. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions. Please contact us if you encounter an issue not listed below.

Known limitations for the www.cbe.europa.eu website:

  • Unique content: certain IDs on the website are not unique, which can cause navigation issues for assistive technology users;
  • Navigation elements: some links or buttons lack an explicit label, or are not easily distinguished without relying on colours;
  • Forms: some form elements lack an explicit label;
  • Focus indicator: some elements on our website currently lack a clear focus indicator, making it difficult for keyboard-only users to track their navigation;
  • Colour contrast: certain elements on the website do not meet the required minimum colour contrast ratio, which can affect readability, particularly for users with visual impairment;
  • Heading hierarchy: some headings do not follow the correct hierarchy, potentially causing confusion for screen reader users;
  • Landmarks: certain landmarks on the website are not unique, which can cause navigation issues for assistive technology users. Some content may also be placed outside of any landmarks.