CAMPI wants to fight against fake auto parts
CAMPI signs new E-Commerce MOU signed with leading online shopping platforms
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) is pushing for better road safety by protecting consumers from counterfeit automotive parts. With it, CAMPI has officially signed the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading E-Commerce platforms and was witnessed by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).
This reinforces the organization’s commitment to protect consumers from counterfeit automotive products and promote vehicle safety standards across the country.
Present during the signing ceremony were CAMPI president Atty. Rommel R. Gutierrez and IPOPHL Acting Director General Nathaniel Arevalo, together with representatives from major online platforms. These include Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, which expressed their strong support for the collaboration.
“This collaboration could not have come at a more fitting time. As we mark three decades of service to the motoring public, CAMPI continues to strengthen its mission to raise awareness and fight against counterfeit products that compromise the safety of Filipino consumers,” said Gutierrez.
For CAMPI, road and vehicle safety are interconnected, as the the organization is also taking steps to address the challenges of counterfeit parts to promote vehicle safety.
Effective since 2021, the E-Commerce MOU aims to establish a Code of Practice/Conduct that will effectively address the proliferation of counterfeit and pirated goods sold online. The MOU, facilitated by IPOPHL, also enhances collaboration among the signatories and implements efficient Notice and Takedown (NTD) procedures initiated by brand owners.
LTO data show a vehicle fleet of about 5.8 million units in 2024, a huge market for aftermarket automotive parts that include counterfeits sold through online platforms. By joining the MOU, CAMPI hopes to promote Intellectual Property (IP) culture in the automotive industry and support its members in the development of their IP protection strategies.
“We are pleased to witness CAMPI's onboarding into this E-commerce MOU. We recognize that choosing authentic spare parts is not only a matter of compliance; it is a commitment to safety, quality, and accountability for consumers' sake,” Arevalo said. “By doing so, we respect the intellectual property rights of innovators and creators in the Philippine automotive industry. This will contribute to their economic gain, an important aspect in fostering their ingenuity to produce more advanced and quality products for the benefit of all Filipinos,” said Arevalo.
Online shopping platforms Shopee, Lazada, Zalora, and TikTok Shop, likewise, expressed their strong support for this undertaking, assuring that their respective platforms will continue to provide effective and transparent NTD systems that respond to verified notifications on time. These measures will help curb the sale of counterfeit goods and strengthen consumer trust in legitimate online automotive transactions.
As CAMPI celebrates its 30th year, this milestone stresses the organization’s renewed Mission and Vision to lead the local automotive industry toward greater innovation, safety, and consumer protection. With its growing membership and stronger collaboration with government and private partners, CAMPI reaffirms its commitment to uphold responsible manufacturing, fair trade practices, and the highest standards for vehicle safety in the years to come.
