Finland's parliament has approved a new alcohol law allowing home deliveries, with Wolt ready to implement a multi-stage age verification process.
•Wolt has developed a three-step age verification system for alcohol deliveries, including strong online identification, a code exchange, and a final ID check by the delivery person, as mandated by the new Finnish alcohol law effective from the start of next year.
•The legislation, which permits alcohol home delivery to residences and public spaces like parks, requires delivery companies to obtain a license and implement self-monitoring plans, with potential administrative sanctions of €300-€1,000 for violations.
•Despite the new law's passage, the Social Affairs and Health Committee's opposition to Wolt-style alcohol deliveries and proposed restrictions on remote sales faced significant debate, with some parliamentarians, like Räsänen, advocating against direct courier services for alcohol, highlighting past concerns about courier safety and compliance.
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