State body issues warning of lead and arsenic in counterfeit cosmetics

The State’s medicines watchdog has issued a warning about counterfeit cosmetics, revealing that some have been found to contain lead and arsenic.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015 - 00:00

Evelyn Ring

The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is warning consumers to beware of ‘high-end’ beauty products being offered for sale in the run-up to Christmas.

Among the counterfeit products identified are luxury make-up brands including MAC, Urban Decay, and Benefit.

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