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NJ A3070

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Tully

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits seven substances from commercial food sold, distributed, or manufactured in New Jersey: azodicarbonamide, brominated vegetable oil, butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), potassium bromate, propylparaben, red dye 3, and titanium dioxide

  • Amends the State Sanitary Code (R.S.24:5-8) to classify foods containing these substances as "adulterated," making their sale, distribution, or manufacture unlawful

  • Violations are punishable by penalties of $50 to $1,000 per offense, enforced by the Department of Health

  • Takes effect 13 months after enactment to allow the Commissioner of Health time for implementation

  • Substances targeted are either classified as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen" by the National Toxicology Program or are already prohibited in European Union processed foods

Legislative Description

Prohibits several substances in sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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