Accessibility Statement
Information about the provider:
This website is operated by:
- Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, with its registered office in Dresden, regional council of Saxony, AZ 20-2245/501and based at: Stiftsbergstraße 1, 74167 Neckarsulm, VAT ID no.: DE145803808. Contact phone: 0203 966 5566
- Contact URL: https://customer-service.lidl.co.uk/SelfServiceUK/s/contactsupport
- Lidl Great Britain Limited, registered in England with number 02816429 and based at: Lidl House, 14 Kingston Road, Surbiton, KT5 9NU. Contact phone: 0203 966 5566
Contact URL: https://customer-service.lidl.co.uk/SelfServiceUK/s/contactsupport
General description
Lidl Recipes is a platform that provides cooking inspiration to users. The website is designed for people who enjoy cooking and experimenting with new meals, using Lidl’s high-quality products. It offers a wide variety of recipes for different occasions, diets, and preferences all tailored as closely as possible to your interests.
Description and explanation of how the service works
The Lidl recipe website is designed to offer users a structured and accessible way to explore culinary content. Navigation is compatible with keyboard use and assistive technologies such as screen readers. Recipes are presented in a clear and hierarchical format, making it easy to locate ingredients, preparation steps, and interactive features such as adding ingredients to the shopping list within Lidl Plus.
The portal maintains a consistent visual layout with sufficient contrast and supports text scaling, enhancing readability for users with low vision. Navigation paths and relevant links are properly labelled to ensure a smooth user experience on desktop and mobile devices that support web accessibility standards.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with UNE-EN 301549:2022 accessibility standard due to the non-conformities listed below.
Lidl has applied the principles of universal design by implementing appropriate color contrast, correct semantic structure, full keyboard operability, and multi-platform accessibility. The interfaces have been tested using automated tools and manually reviewed based on WCAG 2.1 AA and EN 301549 criteria, ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies such as VoiceOver, TalkBack, and NVDA screen readers.
Accessibility criteria successfully met:
The Lidl recipe website has been developed in accordance with multiple accessibility principles defined by the UNE-EN 301549:2022 standard. The implementation consistently reflects a commitment to inclusive design and user experience. The following criteria are fully met across all pages:
9.1.3.2 Meaningful sequence
Content is structured in a logical reading order that can be programmatically determined, ensuring clarity and coherence for assistive technologies.
9.1.3.4 Orientation
The website's layout adapts to both portrait and landscape orientations without loss of functionality or content.
9.1.4.3 Contrast (minimum)
Text and visual elements maintain sufficient contrast ratios, enhancing readability for users with visual impairments.
9.1.4.4 Resize text
Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality, allowing users to adjust readability to their needs.
9.1.4.5 Images of text
The site avoids the use of images of text except where essential, ensuring scalability and customization of textual content.
9.1.4.10 Reflow
Content remains usable and does not require horizontal scrolling when displayed on small screens or at high zoom levels.
9.1.4.11 Non-text contrast
Visual indicators such as icons, focus states, and controls provide sufficient contrast against adjacent colors.
9.1.4.12 Text spacing
The design accommodates increased text spacing settings without affecting content visibility or function.
9.2.1.2 No keyboard trap
Keyboard users can navigate freely through all interactive components, without encountering traps or inaccessible areas.
9.2.4.1 Bypass blocks
Mechanisms are provided to skip repetitive content, enabling more efficient navigation for screen reader users.
9.2.4.2 Page titled
Each page contains a meaningful and descriptive title, helping users understand the purpose of the content.
9.2.4.3 Focus order
Navigation via keyboard follows a logical sequence, ensuring predictable interaction with the content.
9.2.4.4 Link purpose (in context)
The function or destination of links is clearly described through link text or surrounding context.
9.2.4.5 Multiple ways
Users can locate content through multiple methods, such as search, navigation menus, and internal links.
9.2.4.7 Focus visible
The current keyboard focus is always visually apparent, aiding users in orientation and control.
Competent supervisory authority
In case a user detects accessibility issues and wishes to file a formal complaint, they can contact the appropriate authority depending on their location:
• England, Scotland and Wales: Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) – https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/
• Northern Ireland: Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) – https://www.equalityni.org/
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 6/06/2025
Last review of the statement: 6/06/2025