Accessibility Statement Belgium 

Last updated: [19/05/2025]

Nestlé is committed to ensuring accessibility for all. We aim to continually improve the experience for everyone by applying the relevant accessibility standards and acting on feedback from users.
We have considered accessibility in the development of this site by adding features which are compatible with assistive technologies. 

We welcome your feedback. Please contact us if you encounter any accessibility barriers when navigating this site. 

This accessibility statement applies to [https://www.gardengourmet.be/fr]. 
This accessibility statement applies to [https://www.gardengourmet.be/nl].

1. Conformance status

This site is partially conformant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. Partially conformant means that some features or some parts of their content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. For the features and content which may not be accessible, please see “Known Limitations” section below. 

How We Have Tested Accessibility 

To determine our compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, we have conducted thorough audits. These audits are performed by our external accessibility agency and include a detailed review of our website's features and content. 

You can access the formal audit report here [Project Dashboard: axe Monitor]. 

2. Measures to support accessibility 

We are striving to improve accessibility by taking measures such as: 
● ongoing remediation efforts to address accessibility barriers; 
● partnering with an external accessibility agency for assessments; and 
● regular accessibility testing and scanning of our site. 

Here are some features you can use on this site to help you access our content more easily:

1. Access keys 

Access keys will take you directly to different sections of the page without needing to use your mouse. To use them, hold down Alt (PC) or Ctrl + Option (Mac) and then one of the numbers listed below: 
● Access key 1 – Main content of the page 
● Access key 2 – Main navigation 
● Access key 3 – Footer 
● Access key 4 – Top of the page 

2. Magnification 

You can use the magnification feature to zoom in or out of this page: 
● If you are using a PC, hold down CTRL and scroll wheel or CTRL and + at the same time to zoom in, CTRL and – to zoom out. 
● If you are using a Mac, hold down Option and Command and = to zoom in, Option and Command and - to zoom out. 

3. Dark mode 

We offer you the flexibility to choose between light and dark themes. “Dark mode” can be turned on by selecting the toggle at the top of the page. In low-light conditions, dark mode can be easier to read. It can also help to reduce eye strain and improve the browsing experience for visitors with visual impairments. 

3. Known limitations 

Despite our efforts to ensure accessibility of our site, there may be some limitations, including:
- Some elements of the webpage may not be fully accessible to screen reader software;
- Some elements may be difficult to interpret due to limited color contrast; 
- Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software.

Proposed alternatives

4. Browser compatibility

We designed our site taking into account compatibility of assistive technologies with major modern web browsers. For the best experience, and security, please keep your browser version up to date and take security measures such as installing anti-virus software.

5. Ongoing monitoring

We will continue to consider accessibility when developing new features, run periodic audits to assess our site against applicable accessibility standards and integrate feedback from users into ongoing improvements.

6. Contact for support and feedback

If you have difficulty viewing or navigating the content on this site, or notice any feature or content that you believe is not fully accessible, please contact us.

Created on [19/05/25]