Section 672.215  WIC Food List and Quantities

a)         The Department will make available a list of authorized WIC foods that specifies the criteria by which foods will be eligible as WIC Food items.  This list will be updated at least annually and will be available to all Vendors and Participants.  

b)         The Department will maintain the full WIC Approved Products List (APL) that identifies the specific UPC, category, subcategory and description of all authorized WIC Foods.  Vendors shall download the APL to their POS at least daily to ensure accuracy.

c)         The Vendor is not allowed to offer a food item from the WIC Food List or APL if the current Food Benefit balance of the Cardholder would not accommodate that addition.

d)         Minimum required quantities, as specified in the WIC Vendor Contract, are determined based on the vendor type and location of the Vendor.

(Source:  Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 2073, effective January 21, 2022)