In Jakarta, Indonesia, fake cosmetics containing mercury...

have made their way into the supply chain.

Aug 23, 2005

Jakarta Police have seized 200 boxes of cosmetics containing the hazardous substance mercury from a small manufacturing company. Employing 12 workers, the company produced fake Unilver products such as Dove skin lotion, and imitation Procter & Gamble products like Olay skin moisturizer and Head & Shoulders shampoo.

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