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Police are warning people about fake beauty products after substances such as rat droppings, human urine and arsenic were found in seized goods.

Make-up, perfume and sun cream are among the phony items being highlighted by the City of London Police.

It said lab tests showed counterfeit products also had toxic chemicals like arsenic, mercury and cyanide.

The campaign also warns about fake electrical beauty goods that could cause electrocution.

The force said in the UK it is estimated at least £90m is spent every year on fake goods.

Counterfeit beauty products in particular are becoming increasingly common and easily available on the internet.

Police said laboratory tests have shown fake perfume often contains poisonous chemicals including cyanide and even human urine.

Phony cosmetics such as eyeliner, mascara, lip gloss and foundation have been found to contain toxic levels of chemicals and harmful substances such as arsenic, mercury and lead.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-32772132