Irish agencies warn of fake cosmetics containing ’rat poo’

Irish agencies are warning consumers to only buy beauty products from reputable sources, after it was revealed some fake cosmetics contained rat droppings, arsenic and even human urine.

The information was released as part of London police’s Wake up, Don’t Fake Up campaign which found ingredients in counterfeit cosmetics could be putting lives at risk.

The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) warned products could also contain cadmium and lead, harmful substances which can cause adverse affects on the body if used repeatedly.