Brazil: Procon-SP investigation into Meta regarding advertising for vapes (electronic smoking devices)
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
12 Nov 2024 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
subnational
Timeline of events
Announced Procon-SP investigation into Meta regarding advertising for vapes (electronic smoking devices)
On 12 November 2024, the Sao Paolo Consumer Protection Agency (Procon-SP) announced an investigation into Meta's advertising of vapes (electronic smoking devices) on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Procon-SP asked Meta to adopt more effective …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority