Singapore legislation

Regulation 5

of Resource Sustainability (Beverage Container Return Scheme) Regulations 2026

Regulation 5

Liquids excluded from definition of “regulated beverage”

Subregulation 1

For the purpose of the definition of “regulated beverage” in section 23M(1) of the Act, each of the following liquids is prescribed not to be a regulated beverage:

(a)

any liquid beverage for a special medical purpose and that is labelled as being for use under medical supervision;

(b)

any liquid ingredient added to any food or beverage for decoration or to enhance flavour, including (to avoid doubt) any caramel syrup or whipped cream;

(c)

any liquid flavouring agent;

(d)

any meat, yeast or vegetable extracts, soup or soup mixtures, or any similar liquids;

(e)

any semi‑liquid or viscous foods; (f)any liquid that is a medicinal product;

(g)

any liquid that is a health product.

Subregulation 2

In this regulation —

Definition

“flavouring agent” means any wholesome substance that when added or applied to food is capable of imparting taste or odour, or both, to a food;

Definition

“health product” has the meaning given by section 2(1) of the Health Products Act 2007;

Definition

“medicinal product” has the meaning given by section 3 of the Medicines Act 1975.

Subregulation 3

In this regulation, a liquid beverage is for a “special medical purpose” if it is specially processed or formulated and presented for use under medical supervision for the dietary management of a patient —

(a)

who has —

(i)

limited or impaired capacity to take, digest, absorb or metabolise ordinary food or certain nutrients contained in ordinary food; or

(ii)

any other special medically‑determined nutrient requirement; and

(b)

whose dietary management cannot be achieved only by modifying that patient’s normal diet.

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