Authorized WIC Foods shall be prescribed according to the participant’s age category and nutritional need(s). Or by email to The Central Office will make available the authorized food list and food authorization criteria upon request.Ģ.Expected or current geographic or store distribution of the product.Date when the product will be available on the market (if new item).Average/suggested retail prices for the product per container size.Types and sizes of all product package containers.Copies of product literature, if available, providing additional details about the development of the product and/or intended use.Written verification that the product meets Federal WIC requirements.Ingredients listed in decreasing order of predominance by weight.Electronic copies of the Nutrition Facts Panels (JPG or GIF Format).Electronic copies of actual package flats or labels for the product (JPG or GIF Format).The following information must be provided:.Requests for product review and authorization must be received by the Central Office for consideration.Clinics and WIC vendors shall be notified in writing of these changes and their effective dates. The authorized food list will be updated as needed.If brand specific items are added, the authorized food list will be updated.WIC Program food authorization criteria will be reviewed at least annually and adjusted as necessary, based on nutrition factors, cost, availability and other pertinent information.Clinics shall not add food to, or remove foods from the authorized food list.The Central Office is responsible for adding and removing foods from the authorized WIC food list. WIC Formula: means contract infant formula, exempt infant formula or WIC eligible nutritionals.ġ. Meet the different cultural needs of the state, if appropriate.Be available from WIC vendors throughout the state.Have a retail cost that is competitive with similar WIC-approved products.Lack packaging confusion with non-approved products.Be compatible with current dietary recommendations for maternal, infant and child health.Meet state and federal criteria for an approvable food for the WIC Program (WIC Federal Regulations: 7CFR Part 246.10).The South Dakota WIC Program’s objective for food authorization is to manage the program in a cost-effective manner while concurrently maximizing the nutritional value of the WIC food package and providing a variety of choices for the participant.įoods authorized for the WIC Program must: Hold 'Ctrl' and Press 'F' to search for keywords on this page.

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