Vietnamese authorities in Hanoi have intensified their crackdown on counterfeit industrial components following the year-end holiday period, as part of a broader push to strengthen industrial safety and supply-chain integrity.
In late November, Vietnam’s Market Surveillance Authority uncovered a large-scale counterfeit operation during a raid on a warehouse operated by Minh Ngoc Vietnam, a seller active on Facebook. Officials seized nearly 30,000 counterfeit bearings falsely branded as SKF products.
Among the seized items were 62 large bearings, each weighing around 120 kilograms. These components are typically used in heavy-duty applications such as steel production, cement plants, and large food-processing facilities, making their authenticity and performance critical.
Serious Risks to Industrial Operations
Regulators warned that the use of counterfeit bearings in such environments can lead to sudden mechanical failures, unplanned shutdowns, and significant financial losses, as well as serious safety risks for workers. Authorities stressed that counterfeit industrial parts represent not only an intellectual property issue, but also a direct threat to industrial reliability.
Broader Enforcement Efforts
The Hanoi seizure forms part of a wider national anti-counterfeiting campaign. Vietnamese authorities are increasing coordination across ten northern provinces and placing greater focus on online platforms and social media, where counterfeit industrial products are increasingly marketed.
At the same time, officials are working to raise awareness among industrial buyers about the risks of sourcing non-genuine components.
The case highlights how Vietnam’s anti-counterfeiting efforts are shifting from consumer goods to critical industrial products, reflecting growing concern over safety, production continuity, and the long-term stability of the country’s manufacturing sector.
