Illegal alcohol machines: 86 companies under fire in Vienna!

Illegal alcohol machines: 86 companies under fire in Vienna!

Innere Stadt, Österreich - in Vienna, the market office took out vigorously and discovered 86 machines that illegally sold alcohol. A total of 195 vending machine shops were checked during his focus controls, which were caught in the sale of alcohol in the past. This is a clear violation of the applicable provisions that only allow the sale of alcoholic beverages via machines in the presence of personnel to ensure that the minimum age of the buyer is checked. According to federal legislation, digital age controls are simply not sufficient to guarantee minor protection. Market office director Andreas Kutheil made the importance of this regulation clear and pointed out that the operators of the recorded machines must expect legal consequences. Mr. Kutheil emphasized that the protection of the youth enjoys the highest priority.

The commitment of the market is reflected in the raids, which is done by over 124,000 checks in the food sector every year. The discovery of these machines is only a small part of the extensive efforts to put a stop to illegal alcohol sales. The market office is not only responsible for the enforcement of the protection of minors, but also for consumer protection and compliance with the standards in food law.

The facts at a glance

• 86 machines were caught in the illegal sale of alcohol.
• 195 machine shops were checked.
• personalized age control is imperative.
• digital age controls are not permitted.
• over 124,000 controls a year by the market office.
• The hotline for information: 01/400 080 90.

The market office makes it clear: Alcohol requires to sell staff to ensure youth protection. In the past controls, it has been found several times that those affected did not adhere to these requirements. Now the pressure on the operators is increased. The market office thus sets a strong sign against illegal sale.