Covid-19 - Self-tests: the Weko intervenes
The Secretariat of the Competition Commission became aware of a possible collusion on prices of Covid-19 self-tests. It has opened proceedings against three distributors.
The Competition Commission's secretariat has been informed that several distributors pressured a competitor to raise the prices of Covid-19 self-tests under the Joinstar, Hotgen and Lysun brands to the same level as its competitors, according to a separate statement. It responded immediately by opening a preliminary investigation against Techcompany GmbH and two other companies that distribute these products to pharmacies and laboratories.
The purpose of the preliminary investigation is to clarify the state of affairs and to determine the further course of action in this matter. It is not directed against the company Aristos International GmbH, which reported the case to the Secretariat of the Competition Commission.
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) recently announced that the self-tests will be made available to the Swiss population free of charge from April 7, 2021.
Source: Weko
