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NJ S3016
Prohibits certain substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods.
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Introduced
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill adds four substances to the general prohibition on adulterated commercial food. It is unlawful for any entity in this State to distribute, sell, manufacture for sale or distribution, or possess with intent to sell or distribute, any adulterated food. It is the sponsor's understanding that the State Sanitary Code provides the enforcement and penalties for this act to be carried out by the Department of Health. Each violation of the State Sanitary Code constitutes a separate offense and is punishable by a penalty of not less than $50 and not more than $1,000. This bill adds brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3 to the conditions that deem food adulterated. Each of these chemicals is prohibited from use in processed food for sale in the European Union based on scientific studies demonstrating their risk for significant public health harm, particularly to children.
AI Summary
This bill adds four substances - brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3 - to the list of conditions that deem food adulterated and therefore unlawful for any entity in the state to distribute, sell, manufacture, or possess with intent to sell or distribute. The bill is based on scientific studies demonstrating these chemicals pose significant public health risks, particularly to children, and are already prohibited for use in processed food for sale in the European Union. The bill specifies that each violation of the State Sanitary Code, which provides the enforcement and penalties, constitutes a separate offense punishable by a penalty of not less than $50 and not more than $1,000.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Hearing (13:00:00 10/7/2024 Committee Room 1, First floor, State House Annex, Trenton NJ) (on 10/07/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3016 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3016_I1.HTM |
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