S 4748 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires food manufacturers to disclose new food additives not reported to FDA.

This bill requires food manufacturers selling products in New Jersey to submit annual reports to the state Department of Health about new food additives they've deemed "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) without FDA approval. Manufacturers must include detailed safety data, usage details, dietary exposure estimates, and other specific information about each additive. The Department of Health will publish these reports on its website within six months (excluding trade secrets related to safety data), making the information publicly accessible. The law applies to most food manufacturers but excludes cottage food operators and additives already approved by the FDA or federal regulators. Violations carry civil penalties up to $5,000 per offense.
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Introduced Oct 27, 2025 Last action Oct 27, 2025
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