This bill amends New Jersey's food safety regulations by adding seven specific substances to the list of those that can render commercial food adulterated. The newly included substances are azodicarbonamide, brominated vegetable oil, butylated hydroxyanisole, potassium bromate, propylparaben, red dye 3, and titanium dioxide. The bill emphasizes that the presence of these substances in food products is prohibited, aligning with existing regulations that aim to protect public health, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children.

The enforcement of this bill falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health, which is responsible for implementing the State Sanitary Code. Violations of this code are treated as separate offenses, with penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 for each infraction. The bill is set to take effect on the first day of the 13th month following its enactment, although the Commissioner of Health is authorized to take necessary administrative actions in advance to ensure its implementation.