“A safe online environment for minors is extremely important. That is why platforms such as Snapchat must take measures to prevent illegal products from being sold through their platform,” says the ACM.
The possible infringements of the law relate to the policy on the protection of minors. According to the rules, a platform must take ‘appropriate and proportional measures’ to sufficiently guarantee the protection of minors.
During the investigation, the ACM makes no statements about the case. When this will be completed is unknown.
Snapchat
Two weeks ago, an own test from De Telegraaf showed that illegal vapes can be ordered on Snapchat with just a few clicks. Among other things by entering terms such as ‘Saffie’, ‘Snibba’, ‘Damp’, ‘Gerroes’, ‘Poffertjes’ or just an emoji of a cloud or cigarette.
After sending, and then accepting a friend request, you will be offered a menu. Twenty euros for a vape “with 50,000 puffs,” the dealer said. The flavors range from ‘strawberry kiwi’ to ‘passion fruit with guava-pear’.