S 3785 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and manufacture of specific substances in commercial foods for human consumption and bans certain artificial dyes in school food. It directly affects food manufacturers, retailers, and school districts in New Jersey by restricting the use of ingredients like brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and Red dye 3 in general food products, while also banning Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3 in school food. The legislation amends state food safety laws to classify foods containing these substances as adulterated and requires schools to exclude these dyes from all food and beverages served on school property.
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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