TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Donald Norcross (D-Camden/Gloucester) to strengthen state penalties associated with the false labeling and identification of products as ‘Jersey Fresh’ has been signed into law by Governor Chris Christie.
“Every year, the state receives complaints that produce shipped into New Jersey is mislabeled and sold to consumers as ‘Jersey Fresh’ products,” said Senator Norcross. “This deceptive labeling practice harms our state’s farmers, who are working hard to provide residents with locally-grown foods whose quality and freshness they have grown to depend on. “