A 4132 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits certain substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods for human consumption.*

This bill prohibits four specific substances - brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3 - from being used in commercial foods sold, distributed, or manufactured in New Jersey. It amends state law to deem food containing these substances "adulterated," directly affecting food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors operating within the state. The prohibition applies to all processed foods sold to consumers, with enforcement handled by the New Jersey Department of Health under existing sanitary code penalties. The law takes effect 13 months after enactment, allowing time for industry compliance.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 4, 2024 Last action May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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Apr 4, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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