When will RGAA 5 be released?

DINUM has announced RGAA 5 for late 2026. The exact date is not confirmed as of May 2026. The RGAA 5 specifications will be published on accessibilite.numerique.gouv.fr by DINUM. scan-access.com monitors the official publication and will add RGAA 5 support as soon as it goes live.

What are the main changes in RGAA 5?

RGAA 5 introduces three major changes compared to RGAA 4.1.2: (1) integration of 6 new WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria (2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.5.8, 3.2.6, 3.3.7, 3.3.8); (2) extension of scope to mobile applications (mapped to EN 301 549 Chapter 11) and office documents/PDFs (Chapter 10); (3) reinforcement of Arcom's enforcement powers with the ability to initiate proactive audits.

Do existing RGAA 4.1.2 statements remain valid after RGAA 5?

Yes. The 2023 ordinance provides that existing accessibility statements based on RGAA 4.1.2 remain valid for 18 months after RGAA 5 is officially published. Organizations will need to update their statements and re-audit against RGAA 5 within that transition period. Planning the RGAA 5 audit gap analysis — especially for the 6 new WCAG 2.2 criteria and mobile scope — should begin before the official publication.

Will RGAA 5 apply to mobile apps?

Yes. RGAA 5 explicitly extends scope to native mobile applications (iOS and Android). The mobile criteria will align with EN 301 549 Chapter 11 requirements, which require platform accessibility API integration, including VoiceOver (iOS) and TalkBack (Android) compatibility. This is a significant new obligation for French public sector organizations with iOS/Android apps.

What is Arcom's role in RGAA 5 enforcement?

Arcom (Autorité de régulation de la communication audiovisuelle et numérique) replaced the CNIL as the enforcement authority for web accessibility in France in 2023. Under RGAA 5, Arcom gains strengthened audit powers: it can initiate proactive compliance audits (not only in response to complaints), publish non-compliance findings publicly, and levy fines of up to €20,000 per non-compliant service per year for organizations that fail to remediate within the required timeframe.

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RGAA 5 (Preview)

RGAA 5 is the next major version of France's accessibility standard, announced by DINUM in early 2026 for release in late 2026. It builds on RGAA 4.1.2 (106 criteria, 13 themes) and incorporates three major changes: (1) integration of the 6 new WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria (2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.5.8, 3.2.6, 3.3.7, 3.3.8); (2) extension of scope beyond websites to mobile applications and office documents (Word, PDF); and (3) clarification of the role of Arcom (Autorité de régulation de la communication audiovisuelle et numérique) as the enforcement authority with stronger audit powers. The expected total criterion count is approximately 110–120 criteria.

Status

DINUM (France)

In force

Late 2026 (expected)

Scan coverage

Not yet scannable

Detailed coverage

What ScanAccess detects on RGAA 5 (Preview)

New: 2.4.11 equiv.Focus Not Obscured (WCAG 2.2 new — expected)
New: 2.5.7 equiv.Dragging Movements (WCAG 2.2 new — expected)
New: 2.5.8 equiv.Target Size Minimum (WCAG 2.2 new — expected)
New: 3.3.7 equiv.Redundant Entry (WCAG 2.2 new — expected)
New: 3.3.8 equiv.Accessible Authentication (WCAG 2.2 new — expected)
Mobile: SC 11.xMobile applications (new scope)
Docs: PDF criteriaOffice documents — PDF (new scope)
1.1 (retained)Images — Alternative text (retained from 4.1.2)
3.2 (retained)Contrast ratio (retained from 4.1.2)
Arcom enforcementArcom audit powers (new in RGAA 5 framework)

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