AMSTERDAM, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Dutch consumer rights

watchdog ACM said on Tuesday it had opened an investigation into

social media platform Snapchat, over possible failures to

protect minors from illegal sellers of vapes.

Snapchat's owner Snap Inc ( SNAP ) did not immediately reply

to a request for comment.

The ACM said it had indications that Snapchat was not doing

enough to prevent its platform being used to sell vapes to

people under 18.

That would be in breach of the European Union's Digital

Services Act, which requires a platform like Snapchat to offer

adequate protection to minor users.

"A safe online environment is very important for minors.

Platforms need to take measures to prevent illegal products

being sold through them," the ACM said.

"We see enough indications of possible DSA breaches by

Snapchat to open an investigation."

The consumer watchdog said it was working in close

collaboration with the European Commission. It would not comment

further on the investigation and did not give a timeline for it.