products

"So actually if Biffa's findings are true, this is about disposable products washing through the system, either through illegal traders or through the illegal black market," he added.

Despite the made-in-America distinction of many of his products, Mr Matouk said he expected no benefits from the tariffs because higher costs were pushing him to raise prices, a move likely to weigh on sales.

Animal rights extremist group Revolutionary Cells - Animal Liberation Brigade claimed responsibility for the attacks on firms they believed had links with organisations that tested products on animals.

“There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. All potentially affected product has been removed from sale.”

There has been a massive backlash from customers, a probe launched by the country's medical watchdog, multiple products pulled from shelves, and questions raised about the regulation of sunscreen around the globe.