Application
You can apply for certification or testing online by completing the following form. Once you apply, we will contact you within 7 days to arrange a telephone interview to fully understand your certification needs.
You will not incur any fees by submission of this application form until we have assessed your certification needs in a telephone interview and agree with you to proceed with your application. At this stage, we will provide you with a quotation.
Our mission is to protect children from the harm associated with access to age-restricted products, content and services.
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We check and test that your system has been built and deployed in accordance with your age check policies and quality control processes.
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In-situ testing validates identity verification systems’ efficacy in real-world scenarios like self-service checkouts and kiosks. ACCS provides comprehensive services ensuring compliance, security, and user trust.
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We test biometric analysis of behaviours that change with age, such as your finger span, facial expressions or aspects of your behaviours online, such as use of financial services
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Online Test Purchasing assesses age verification processes to ensure compliance with legal requirements. ACCS provides tailored test plans and detailed reporting for businesses selling age-restricted products online.
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Automated continuous monitoring of online merchants that age assurance is in place and working
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Our Injection Attack Detection (IAD) testing is based on the CEN/TS 18099 standard — a European technical specification designed to assess the resilience of biometric systems against injection attacks.
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Age Estimation is a process carried out by an Age Check Provider or an Age Check Decision Maker to establish that a citizen is likely to fall within a category of ages, over a certain age or under a certain age to a specified level of confidence by reference to inherent features or behaviours related to that citizen.
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Discover our robust Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) solution, enhancing biometric security against fraudulent attempts. Explore how our tailored approach ensures seamless integration, guaranteeing reliable identity verification across various applications.
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Achieve GDPR Certification with our expert services. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, safeguard customer privacy, and build trust with our comprehensive GDPR certification process.
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We test online services to ensure that they are designed and built in accordance with the Age Appropriate Design Code of Practice.
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ISO 27566-1 Certification is the new international gold standard for age assurance systems. Developed through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), it provides a comprehensive framework for assessing whether an age assurance service is safe, effective, privacy-preserving, and interoperable.
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We test systems using passive and active penetration testing to make sure that age check systems are appropriately secure.
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Comparative Analysis Testing assesses the performance and compliance of identity verification systems, aiding organizations in selecting the best-fit solution. ACCS offers objective evaluations for informed decision-making.
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Automated continuous monitoring of online merchants that age assurance is in place and working
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Achieve GDPR Certification with our expert services. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, safeguard customer privacy, and build trust with our comprehensive GDPR certification process.
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In-situ testing validates identity verification systems’ efficacy in real-world scenarios like self-service checkouts and kiosks. ACCS provides comprehensive services ensuring compliance, security, and user trust.
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CAN/DGSI 127:2025 is the National Standard of Canada for Age Assurance Technologies
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Our Ambient Lighting Analysis testing service evaluates age check systems under diverse lighting conditions to ensure optimal performance. From low-light hospitality venues to flashing lights in casinos, we ensure your system operates seamlessly in any environment, enhancing reliability and compliance.
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Online Test Purchasing assesses age verification processes to ensure compliance with legal requirements. ACCS provides tailored test plans and detailed reporting for businesses selling age-restricted products online.
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Discover our robust Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) solution, enhancing biometric security against fraudulent attempts. Explore how our tailored approach ensures seamless integration, guaranteeing reliable identity verification across various applications.
Find out more