MyCheckr ^Mini is a compact tool which performs assisted age estimation. The device which features an easily visible 360-degree LED indicator with integrated camera makes it the ideal verifier for stand-alone installation, without a cash register connection.

Stephan Rosseneu, owner of Bergens commented,  “You cannot typically buy tobacco and vape products in supermarkets in France, these products are primarily sold in tobacconists or “Buralistes” which are licensed to sell tobacco and hence make up a large proportion of the local retail market. The onus is on tobacconists to prevent youth access to these age restricted products. MyCheckr ^Mini offers rapid age verification through facial analysis, ensuring compliance with laws that prohibit the sale of tobacco to those under 18.  In addition to helping with legislation compliance we have also received positive feedback from tobacconists who say that since their stores have been equipped with MyCheckr^Mini  it has successfully deterred the number of young people presenting fake identity cards plus it helps end the sometimes uneasy argument between the shopkeeper and the customer when asking for ID. MyCheckr is great tool to help with age checks and it’s rewarding to see so many buralistes keen to implement the technology. I am delighted to become ITL’s first Trading Partner for France and look forward to an exciting partnership ahead.”

Concluding Thorsten said, “I am really pleased to continue to work with Stephan now that he is focussing all of his time heading up Bergens. With numerous trial sites already live in tobacco shops throughout France, I am sure we will see these numbers grow significantly.  We have also recently appointed Stephane Bourdin as our new Business Development Manager for the region who will be responsible for our full product range and will work closely with Bergens on the biometrics portfolio.”