“The Chinese authorities are very good if we take them evidence that a factory is making counterfeits. But they’re not allowed to be proactive and do their own thing.”

David Dosset, chief executive of the British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers' Association (BEAMA)

“You will be sued for breach of contract, negligence, gross negligence, perhaps internal misrepresentation, strict liability or fraud. … You could face up to 10 years in prison, $5 million in fines and $10 million for the company for a first offense.”

William J. Ferguson, vice president of administration and general counsel for Babcock Power Inc.

“We’ve had some cases where [CSA labels] have been on some fairly high-level breakers in hospitals. But when you took a look at the breakers, they have either used parts or rusted parts.”

Rod Jones, manager of counterfeit intelligence for Toronto-based CSA International