The Commission has published a white label age verification solution, feature complete since April 2026, that member states can adopt directly or integrate into national apps. It lets users prove they are over 18 without revealing anything else, and is built on almost the same specifications as the European Digital Identity Wallet being rolled out across all member states, with front runner countries including France, Denmark, Greece, Italy and Spain deploying it first. It is a working model of the approach this FAQ describes: the proof sits on the user’s device, and no central database is involved. It is not a legal requirement to use this app, and some users may prefer not to use a government-controlled solution in all situations.
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