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NJ S4394
NJ S4394Prohibits certain substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods within two years; immediately bans certain dyes in school food.
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Introduced
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
In Committee
05/19/2025
05/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill adds several substances to the list of conditions the State set forth to deem commercial food adulterated. It is unlawful for any entity in the State to distribute, sell, manufacture for distribution or sale, or possess with intent to distribute or sell, an adulterated food. 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. Under the bill, a food that contains butylated hydroxyanisole, propylparaben, red dyes 3 and 40, yellow dyes 5 and 6, blue dyes 1 and 2, and green dye 3 would be rendered adulterated. This general prohibition takes effect two years after the bill is enacted. The bill also immediately adds the prohibited dyes to the list of items that are not to be served, sold, or given away as a free promotion anywhere on school property at any time before the end of the school day, including items served in the reimbursable After School Snack Program.
AI Summary
This bill adds several specific chemical substances to the definition of "adulterated food" in New Jersey state law, with significant implications for commercial food production and school nutrition. Specifically, the bill prohibits the distribution, sale, manufacture, or possession with intent to sell foods containing propylparaben, butylated hydroxyanisole, and several food dyes (Red 3 and 40, Yellow 5 and 6, Blue 1 and 2, and Green 3) with a two-year phase-in period for commercial foods. Immediately, these same substances are banned from being served, sold, or given away for free in schools before the end of the school day, including in after-school snack programs. The bill amends existing state law to expand the definition of food adulteration, which means that foods containing these substances would be considered illegal and potentially subject to penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 per violation. The CAS numbers provided for each substance are unique chemical identifiers, and the bill specifically targets these additives due to potential health concerns, aiming to protect public health by removing them from commercial and school food environments.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 05/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4394 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4394_I1.HTM |
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