Regulation
Oct 20, 2026
8 min read
The Netherlands Opens Age Verification to Recognised Private Providers — and Tightens Online Alcohol Sales
On 5 October the Dutch cabinet backed age verification through the public wallet plus recognised private third parties, and called the EU's end-2026 target 'not realistic'. Meanwhile an amendment to the Alcohol Decree is in consultation until 31 October. What it means for online alcohol sellers, and what they can do now.