Dutch Eyewear Retailer Halts Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Sales Over Privacy and Covert Recording Concerns

Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders suspended sales of Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses on October 2, 2026, citing unresolved privacy concerns—a move that signals growing retail and regulatory pressure on the technology across Europe. The Netherlands-based chain, along with online retailer Wehkamp, halted distribution of the camera-equipped eyewear in the Netherlands and Belgium, responding to sustained public scrutiny and legal threats from consumer advocates.