Dutch doctors file complaint against Snapchat over illegal vape sales
September 04, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu
Dutch doctors file complaint against Snapchat over illegal vape sales
Dutch doctors have filed a complaint against Snapchat's parent company, Snap, for not preventing illegal vape sales to teenagers in the Netherlands. The complaint alleges that Snapchat violates the EU's Digital Services Act by allowing dealers to use the app for selling nicotine products. Despite promised safeguards, investigations show teenagers can still access vape dealers on the platform easily. Doctors argue that Snap's measures have failed, leading to a vape epidemic among young people. The doctors urge regulators to take stronger action to protect minors from online risks. Snapchat has responded by enhancing safeguards, but concerns persist about the platform's role in youth nicotine addiction.
19.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 3.0 million current smokers in Netherlands 22.00% of men are current smokers but only 16.70% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
