Accessibility Statement

As at: 5 September 2025

We are committed to ensuring that our digital services, including our websites and mobile applications, are accessible in accordance with the legal requirements of the Accessibility Enhancement Act (BFSG) and its associated regulations, as well as in line with the European standard EN 301 549, which is based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.2, Level AA. Our aim is to provide everyone with comprehensive and non-discriminatory access to our content and services – whether these are journalistic offerings, subscriptions, events, surveys or other digital interactions.

General description of our services

Our websites feature a wide range of digital content, ranging from in-depth journalistic articles, such as those on health, to multimedia elements such as videos and interactive graphics. We also offer specialised features for login and registration processes, as well as secure checkout procedures.

Information on the provider in accordance with Article 246 of the EGBGB

vetproduction GmbH
Am Hof 28
50667 Cologne (Old Town/Cathedral)
Telephone: +49 (0221) 66 99 28 40
Email: info (at) vetproduction.de
Website: www.vetproduction.de
Registered office: Cologne
Cologne Local Court HRB 73002
VAT No.: DE279292527
Tax office: Cologne-Mitte
Management:
Dr Martin Waitz, MD

Legal requirements

The legal requirements are set out in the Act on the Strengthening of Accessibility (BFSG), in particular Section 14 in conjunction with Section 3(1) of the BFSG, with reference to the Regulations under the BFSG.

Compliance with accessibility requirements

Some of our digital services have been designed to be accessible, to ensure that they are perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for all users. An internal audit has confirmed compliance with numerous WCAG 2.2 Level AA requirements. Measures that have already been implemented and are ongoing include:

  • Structured information architecture: Clear visual and semantic organisation of the pages aids navigation and comprehension.
  • Keyboard accessibility: Many key features can already be operated entirely via the keyboard, which is essential for users with motor impairments.
  • Responsive design: Content remains easy to read and use, even at different zoom levels.
  • Semantically meaningful HTML structures: The use of correct
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  • Visual accessibility: The design clearly takes flexible text sizes into account.
  • Alternative ways of using our services: We offer measures to ensure that our services can also be used by people with physical, sensory or cognitive impairments:

  • Data protection and security: Identification, authentication, security and payment functions are designed to be accessible and ensure the privacy of our users when they use accessibility features.
  • Incorporation of complex functions: Even complex functions, such as login processes, have been integrated and designed to be inclusive, with a focus on accessibility.

We are constantly working to further improve our digital services through regular reviews and adjustments, and to ensure a high level of accessibility and security for all users. A list of the software or subcontractors used in the implementation of accessible design can be provided on request.

Contact and Feedback

Should you encounter any barriers or have any suggestions on how to improve the accessibility of our services, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Competent market surveillance authority

The market surveillance authority responsible for us is the State Market Surveillance Authority for the Accessibility of Products and Services (MLBF) in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt.