COUNTERFEIT COSMETICS & HOMELAND SECURITY ISSUES

Problem Identification

Counterfeit cosmetics are prevalent specifically over the Internet on such websites as Ebay. These cosmetics are dangerous and cause severe problems even death among those who purchase and use these products. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reported to be conducting an investigation of the major counterfeit cosmetic manufacturing rings that are producing and selling products reported to contain "high concentrations of various metals and carcinogenic ingredients normally banned from use in cosmetics." (Borrelli, 2013, p. 1) These ingredients when applied to the skin are reported to be such that may result in "long-term health issues." (Borrelli, 2013, p. 1) Adverse reactions to these makeups include "irritations and allergies" as well as other problems. (Borrelli, 2013, p. 1) Somosot (2014) reports that testing of counterfeit cosmetics including MAC and Chanel found these products to be "loaded with harmful lead, beryllium,...
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