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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
58
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
4
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 4 REVIEW 5 FIX
F
404 Error Page
Action
Soft 404 detected
FIX
Soft 404 detected
Critical::
Soft 404: server returns HTTP 200 for non-existent pages
The server returns HTTP 200 for a path that does not exist. Search engines will index these pages, diluting your real content. Configure your server to return a proper 404 status code for missing pages.
Got: Status: 200 for /beavercheck-404-test-yo8jjr
404 Page Quality Soft 404 (HTTP 200)
Status Code: HTTP 200

The server returned HTTP 200 for a non-existent path. Search engines will index this page as real content. Configure your server to return HTTP 404 for missing pages.

F
Web Manifest
Action
Invalid JSON
FIX
Invalid JSON
Warning::
Manifest contains invalid JSON
Manifest at https://basf.com/manifest.json contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.
Got: https://basf.com/manifest.json

Manifest contains invalid JSON.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #011749ff
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
6 landmarks
REVIEW
6 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

B
Favicon & Branding
3 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
SVG favicon detected — scales perfectly to any size
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Present
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 13 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

7 pass 13 fail WCAG AA 1 pass AA only
h1 Solutions for your industry
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 We empower businesses to become more sus…
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 People at BASF
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 Full-Year 2025 Reporting
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · above the fold
h2 Follow us
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Privacy Preference Center
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Privacy Preference Center
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Your Privacy
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Strictly Necessary Cookies
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Functional Cookies
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Performance Cookies
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Cookie List
2.43:1
#000000
on
#014A97
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
span Media
2.16:1
#000000
on
#084482
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Welcome to BASF in S…3.40:13.0:1
#000000
#2463A5
Pass
h1 Solutions for your i…2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
h1 We empower businesse…2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
h1 People at BASF2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
h2 Full-Year 2025 Repor…2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
h2 Follow us2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
h2 Privacy Preference C…2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
h2 Privacy Preference C…2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
h3 Your Privacy2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
h3 Strictly Necessary C…2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
h3 Functional Cookies2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
h3 Performance Cookies2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
h3 Cookie List2.43:13.0:1
#000000
#014A97
Fail
title BASF – Singapore17.11:14.5:1
#000000
#E0E9F2
Pass
span Singapore17.11:14.5:1
#000000
#E0E9F2
Pass
span Who we are17.11:14.5:1
#000000
#E0E9F2
Pass
span Products17.11:14.5:1
#000000
#E0E9F2
Pass
span Investors17.11:14.5:1
#000000
#E0E9F2
Pass
span Career17.11:14.5:1
#000000
#E0E9F2
Pass
span Media2.16:14.5:1
#000000
#084482
Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Heading Hierarchy
27 headings
PASS
27 headings
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (4 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Info::
1 hidden heading(s) (aria-hidden)
  • H2 Full-Year 2025 Reporting
  • H3 Read Online Report
  • H2 We create change
  • H3 Learn more
  • H2 Our “Winning Ways” strategy
  • H2 Smart Scientists
  • H1 Welcome to BASF in Singapore
  • H1 Solutions for your industry duplicate H1
  • H1 We empower businesses to become more sustainable duplicate H1
  • H1 People at BASF duplicate H1
  • H2 Follow us
  • H2 Privacy Preference Center
  • H2 Privacy Preference Center hidden
  • H3 Your Privacy
  • H3 Strictly Necessary Cookies
  • H3 Functional Cookies
  • H3 Performance Cookies
  • H4 Your Privacy
  • H4 Strictly Necessary Cookies
  • H5 Tealium
  • H5 OneTrust
  • H4 Functional Cookies
  • H5 YouTube Videos
  • H5 Tealium Collect Tag
  • H4 Performance Cookies
  • H5 Piano Analytics
  • H3 Cookie List

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

Learn more

HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

A
Alt Text Quality
All 38 images OK
PASS
All 38 images OK
Info::
3 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
3 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
32 image(s) with good alt text
38 images 32 good alt text 3 decorative
IssueCount
too long3 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 10 controls labeled
PASS
All 10 controls labeled
Info::
10 control(s) properly labeled
10 controls
10 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#ot-group-id-C0003checkboxFunctional Cookiesfor/id
#ot-sub-group-id-C0023checkboxYouTube Videosaria-label
#ot-sub-group-id-C0089checkboxTealium Collect Tagaria-label
#ot-group-id-C0002checkboxPerformance Cookiesfor/id
#ot-sub-group-id-C0013checkboxPiano Analyticsaria-label
#vendor-search-handlertextCookie list searcharia-label
#select-all-hosts-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-leg-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#chkbox-idcheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 96/100 — 2 failing, 26 passed
PASS
96

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
February 27, 2026 div.wxp-teaser-container > div > div.wxp-teaser-classification > div.wxp-teaser-category
Chemistry is our Passion div.wxp-teaser-container > div > div.wxp-teaser-classification > div.wxp-teaser-category
Magazine div.wxp-teaser-container > div > div.wxp-teaser-classification > div.wxp-teaser-category
News div.wxp-teaser-container > div > div.wxp-teaser-classification > div.wxp-teaser-category
Climate resilient agriculture  article#storyteaser-copy-cop-135147077-184346409 > div.basf-story-teaser-container > div > div.basf-story-teaser-category
Company basf-mgnl-footer-linklist.ng-star-inserted > basf-wxp-linklist > section.wxp-linklist > p.wxp-linklist-leadtext
Career li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Media li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Sustainability li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Innovation li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Products basf-mgnl-footer-linklist.ng-star-inserted > basf-wxp-linklist > section.wxp-linklist > p.wxp-linklist-leadtext
Product Finder li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Industries li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Information basf-mgnl-footer-linklist.ng-star-inserted > basf-wxp-linklist > section.wxp-linklist > p.wxp-linklist-leadtext
Latest News li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Multimedia li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Publications li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Locations li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Service basf-mgnl-footer-linklist.ng-star-inserted > basf-wxp-linklist > section.wxp-linklist > p.wxp-linklist-leadtext
Compliance Hotline li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Data protection @BASF li.wxp-linklist-item > div.wxp-linklist-item-container > a.wxp-linklist-link > span
Copyright © BASF 2026 basf-wxp-legal-bar > div#footer-276361876 > section.wxp-legalmenu > div.wxp-legalmenu__header
Disclaimer ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
E-Business ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Cookie Preference Center ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
General Conditions of Sale ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Code of Conduct ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Credits ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Privacy Policy ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Data protection @BASF ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Contact ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Singapore div.wxp-menubar > basf-wxp-menubar.ng-star-inserted > div.wxp-menubar > button.wxp-burger
Disclaimer ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
E-Business ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
General Conditions of Sale ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Code of Conduct ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Credits ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Privacy Policy ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Data protection @BASF ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Contact ul > li.wxp-legalmenu__item > div.ng-star-inserted > a
Privacy Statement div#onetrust-group-container > div#onetrust-policy > div#onetrust-policy-text > a.ot-cookie-policy-link
Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Document has a `<title>` element
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Links have a discernible name
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Form elements have associated labels
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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