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Mercury, lead and methanol found in counterfeit beauty products seized across UK

Mercury, lead and methanol found in counterfeit beauty products seized across UK
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Copies of popular cosmetics and skincare products more likely to contain toxic substances, Trading Standards warnsMercury, lead and methanol have been found in counterfeit beauty products seized across the UK, Trading Standards has said.There is a rising problem with fake beauty products, with scammers selling copies of popular and expensive brands. Cosmetics, skincare and perfumes are now among the watchdog’s…

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