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

https://mins.news/en/item/122464

- The Guardian, 2026-10-30 13:05 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/oct/30/mercury-lead-methanol-counterfeit-beauty-products-seized-uk

> Trading Standards says mercury, lead and methanol were found in counterfeit beauty products seized across the UK. Tests of 50 products identified potentially harmful substances, and officials warn that fakes are more likely to contain toxic ingredients and may bypass safety checks.