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

New Jersey's S 3016 bill prohibits four specific chemicals - brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3 - from being used in commercial foods sold within the state. It amends existing food safety law to add these substances to the list of prohibited ingredients, making it illegal for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers to sell or distribute food containing them. The law aligns with European Union bans on these chemicals, which studies link to health risks, particularly for children. Violations would result in fines of $50-$1,000 per offense, enforced by the New Jersey Department of Health under the State Sanitary Code.