Lao Ban Soya Beancurd draws flak over 10¢ BCRS deposit, clarifies its drinks fall under return scheme
Their soya milk products fall under the pre-packaged drinks category.
Lao Ban Soya Beancurd, a popular soya milk chain, has faced criticism over a 10¢ BCRS refundable deposit on their soya milk drink cups. The chain announced the deposit on October 21, stating that the cups would be eligible for return at BCRS machines. This decision came about three weeks after the NEA's six-month transition period ended, which mandated the addition of the deposit to all regulated beverage containers.
The announcement generated significant backlash on social media, with many users expressing frustration over the added inconvenience of returning the cups to BCRS machines. Some users also questioned whether beverages sold in pre-packaged containers should be subject to the scheme. Lao Ban clarified that their drink products, which are made in a central kitchen and distributed to retail outlets and supermarkets, are indeed covered by the BCRS scheme.
This is because pre-packaged beverages, as defined by NEA, are included in the scheme and only freshly-prepared drinks sold at the same premises are exempt.
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