Accessibility
Accessibility statement for Coloplast.com
Last updated: 27.06.2025
Coloplast A/S is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone by applying WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards and EN 301 549 requirements across www.coloplast.com and associated digital solutions.
Our commitment
We strive to create inclusive digital experiences through:
- Conduct regular accessibility audits.
- Provide ongoing training for staff on accessible design.
- Implement feedback mechanisms from users.
- Keep our design system updated with accessible patterns.
- Ensure accessibility checks are part of our continuous integration and deployment.
- Follow governance practices with checklists and audits.
- Enforce rules and automated checks for content management systems.
- Establish a collaboration with the disability community for testing.
Compliance status
Our website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA and EN 301 549 standards. We are actively addressing identified barriers through our ongoing remediation program.
Key implemented improvements from recent audits:
- Missing or incorrect alternative text on images
- Poor heading structure
- Incorrect markup of lists, quotes, and tables
- Colour used as the only visual cue
- Content does not reflow or breaks at 200% zoom
- Missing or low keyboard focus visibility
- Keyboard navigation issues
- Missing name, role, or value on UI components
- Status messages not announced
- Media lacks captions or descriptions
Known limitations
While we work towards full compliance, some areas require attention:
|
Area |
Issue |
Remediation Plan |
|
Visual Design |
Conveying information using colour for page pagination indicators |
UI redesign in progress |
|
Visual Design |
Insufficient content reflow using tabbed navigation |
UI redesign in progress |
|
Visual Design |
Insufficient contrast between text and background on buttons |
Implementing new button colour – In progress |
|
Loading states |
Screen reader behaviour for loading states |
Update to the Alert component within the Design System in progress |
|
Modals |
Keyboard focus should be constrained within a modal |
Implementing new Design System modal |
Feedback process
We value your insights to improve accessibility. Please send your suggestions to:
Response Time: We acknowledge submissions within 48 hours and provide substantive responses within 5 business days.
Enforcement procedure
If unsatisfied with our response, you may contact:
Danish Agency for Digital Government
Nordregions Plads 1, DK-2300 Copenhagen S
+45 3546 6000
This statement follows the EU Model Accessibility Statement.
Approved by: Martin Lønstrup, 27.06.2025.