New Jersey advances sweeping ban on food dyes and additives in school lunches

Lawmakers move to restrict 10 substances, with school dye ban set for 2028.

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would prohibit a range of food additives and artificial dyes, targeting both products sold statewide and meals served in schools. The measure, Assembly Bill 2050, was approved with amendments by the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee on Monday, signalin...