NJ S4560

Prohibits schools participating in federally funded or assisted meal programs from serving, selling, or allowing third parties to sell ultraprocessed foods on school property during the school day, effective September 2026

Defines "ultraprocessed food" as any food or beverage containing specific additives including potassium bromate, propylparaben, titanium dioxide, brominated vegetable oil, and synthetic dyes (FD&C Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 3, Red 40)

Exempts parents and guardians from the prohibition, allowing them to provide ultraprocessed foods to their own children during the school day

Requires the Department of Education to develop a standardized certification form for schools to attest compliance with the ultraprocessed food restrictions

Mandates the Department of Education to maintain and publish annually on its website a list of all schools that have submitted compliance certifications