Russia's Biometric Age-Verification Service Launches in November
Russia is set to introduce a biometric age-verification service for purchases that require ID. The system will initially operate in a copilot mode within one retail network, with plans to expand nationwide. The service aims to securely prevent the sale of age-restricted products, such as energy drinks, to minors. It will be operational at self-service checkouts by the end of November. In the copilot phase, the system will first be tested in a retail network, though the specific network has not been disclosed. Following the successful copilot, the service is expected to roll out across more retail outlets and vending machines. The latter will initially target certain fitness clubs in Moscow. Russia's biometrics-based age verification system is poised to revolutionize age-restricted purchases. By the end of November, shoppers can expect to see this service at self-service checkouts, with wider availability in retail networks and vending machines to follow.
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