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NJ S4092
NJ S4092Prohibits 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
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
In Committee
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 amends state law to prohibit the sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods containing certain substances, including propylparaben, butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), and specific artificial dyes like Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3, deeming such foods "adulterated" and subject to penalties of $50 to $1,000 per violation; this general prohibition will take effect two years after the bill becomes law. Additionally, the bill immediately bans the sale, service, or giveaway of foods containing the specified artificial dyes (Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3) on school property at any time before the end of the school day, including items served in the After School Snack Program, which is a federal program providing snacks to children after school.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 05/04/2026)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Food Inspection and Safety
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Health
- ‐ Infants and Children
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4092 | 03/23/2026 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4500/4092_I1.HTM | 05/05/2026 |
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