Stay ahead of regulatory changes affecting the WIC program. This course delivers essential guidance on the USDA’s final rule updating WIC food package regulations, including precise technical corrections and a critical extension for yogurt vitamin D fortification compliance. Learn exactly what has changed, how to update your food lists and systems, and what steps are required to ensure uninterrupted benefits for women, infants, and children. Equip your team to avoid compliance pitfalls, maintain program integrity, and communicate key updates to all stakeholders. Ideal for WIC administrators and compliance professionals seeking actionable clarity on new federal requirements.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Identify the key regulatory corrections and updates in the WIC food package final rule.
* Understand the extended timeline for yogurt vitamin D fortification and its rationale.
* Implement the corrected requirements for milk and yogurt in WIC food packages.
* Recognize the compliance deadlines and actionable steps for State agencies.
* Assess the legal and programmatic consequences of non-compliance with the final rule.
