Age certification business set to grow

ACCS tests that age-check systems work and that robust age-check procedures are followed by providers of age-restricted goods, content, and services.

The company says the investment will support the implementation of a growth plan, which includes building a state-of-the-art in-house testing centre in Stockport. This will allow ACCS to implement assessments on age verification processes, artificial intelligence systems, biometrics and other age-check cutting edge and emerging technologies.

ACCS will also look to further develop its digital platforms, including its website and proprietary app that is currently used by more than 600 test purchasers to independently verify age check practices in retail, hospitality, gambling, and entertainment premises across the UK.

Tony Allen, founder and chief executive of ACCS, said: “Age checking is a vitally important part of keeping young people safe in our increasingly digital-by-default society. However, given how quickly those digital platforms are changing, the process of verifying that age check systems work has never been more complex.”

The past 12 months have seen ACCS assess systems, such as VeriMe, VerifyMyAge, Yoti, and Facetec.

Allen added: “This funding is set to take our business to the next level and ensure that we can continue to offer the very best service to our clients, both current and future.”