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NJ A583
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gary Schaer
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the sale of candy containing intentionally added lead, mercury, or cadmium in New Jersey, including candy with wrappers containing these metals
- Sets maximum allowable concentration of naturally occurring lead, mercury, or cadmium at 100 parts per million by weight (0.01%) for candy sold in the state
- Requires manufacturers to submit written certifications to the Department of Health attesting their candy products are not adulterated and comply with concentration limits
- Imposes civil penalties up to $10,000 for first offense ($25,000 subsequent) for manufacturers and up to $1,000 for first offense ($5,000 subsequent) for distributors/retailers who knowingly sell adulterated candy, with false certification penalties reaching $250,000
- Creates the "Reduction of Adulterated Candy Enforcement Fund" to collect penalties and fees for administering the program, with the law taking effect six months after enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits the sale of adulterated candy in New Jersey.
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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