A3070

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

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3070 prohibits the sale, distribution, and manufacture of commercial foods containing seven specified substances.

New Jersey A3070 amends the State Sanitary Code to add seven substances to the conditions that deem food adulterated. These substances include azodicarbonamide, brominated vegetable oil, butylated hydroxyanisole, potassium bromate, propylparaben, red dye 3, and titanium dioxide. The bill prohibits these substances in commercial foods, aligning with European Union regulations and scientific studies indicating potential health risks. Violations of the State Sanitary Code are punishable by penalties, with significant public health harm considered, particularly to children.

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Consumer Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee