Outline of the state of New Jersey
New Jersey
Recommends restricting to foods that meet Smart Snack standards

Restricts Marketing of Unhealthy Choices

Restricts Marketing of Unhealthy Choices

State law recommends restricting marketing of foods and beverages to those that meet Smart Snacks.

New Jersey Statutes 18A:33-16 Regulation of items sold served given away on school property.

  1. a. As of September 2007, the following items shall not be served, sold or given away as a free promotion anywhere on school property at any time before the end of the school day, including items served in the reimbursable After School Snack Program:
    • (1) Foods of minimal nutritional value, as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture;
    • (2) All food and beverage items listing sugar, in any form, as the first ingredient; and
    • (3) All forms of candy as defined by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
Policy Type
Statute
Source
New Jersey Statutes