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Everyone is talking about FFP2 masks. Most of Germany and Austria’s neighbors have already made them mandatory. In Switzerland they are still volunteers. But already searched. A duty is hotly debated. And the price war for masks starts again immediately. This time simply with the FFP2 skins.
14 francs cost five in a Zurich pharmacy. Happig. Since the Aldi discount store is completely in the middle. Starting Saturday, Aldi will sell FFP2 masks for less than 1 franc. A pack of 50 is available for CHF 49.99. FFP2 masks are currently not cheaper.
Special filter
“We not only want our customers to have more protection at an affordable price
offer. Protecting our employees is also very important to us. That’s why we provide our employees with FFP2 masks free of charge for use in the workplace, ”says Jérôme Meyer, Managing Director of Aldi Suisse.
The most important difference from the usual hygienic masks previously: By wearing an FFP2 mask, you not only protect your environment, but also yourself! This is possible thanks to a filter that is permeable to air, on the one hand, and reliably filters particles down to a certain size from the air on the other. FFP masks are divided into three categories based on the protection they offer.
40 pieces for 130 francs
Until now, FFP2 masks were available mainly in hardware stores and pharmacies. In terms of price, most of the suppliers are in the same region: in Migros’ gardening and construction department, there are ten non-valve parts for a good 40 francs. In other words: a mask costs 4 francs. For comparison: a disposable mask costs about 20 cents.
At Coop Bau + Hobby there are three masks for 15 francs. It seems similar in terms of prices at various pharmacies. The Swiss manufacturer Flawa offers 40 pieces for about 130 francs. Neither of these providers will enjoy Aldi’s pricing offer.
