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

Summary

The legislation adds brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and Red Dye 3 to New Jersey’s list of substances that make food adulterated, effectively prohibiting their use in any food sold to the public. It also expands school‑food rules to forbid six artificial colors and tighten nutrition standards for snacks and beverages on school property. The goal is to protect public health by removing substances considered unsafe or unnecessary in everyday diets.

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