Product Submissions for Food Manufacturers
All product(s) must meet the following food requirements prior to being submitted or added to the Food List Database:
- USDA Food Eligibility Requirements: http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/benefitsandservices/manufacturerinfo.HTM
- California WIC Food Policy Manual
- WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide
Below you will find instructions for how to submit Brand and Non-Brand Specific Foods to the Food List Database to be added to the CA WIC Eligible Food Lists.
Brand Specific Foods
The California WIC Program solicits submissions for Breakfast Cereal, Soy, Tofu, and Infant Cereal products to be considered for inclusion in the California WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide during the month of August each year. Online submission tools and instructions to submit brand specific foods will be posted at that time.
Non-Brand Specific Foods
Non-brand specific food products are products not specified by brand in the WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide (WAFL/SG). The criteria for these foods are listed in the WAFL/SG under the headings “can buy” and “cannot buy.” Products for food categories that are not identified as brand specific in the WAFL/SG and meet the specific criteria listed in the WAFL/SG can be added to the Food List Database on an ongoing basis. Manufacturers can submit products that meet eligibility requirements as they become available.
Submission Instructions:
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Submit products using the online submission tools (links) below.
Note: If the online tool for the product you would like to submit is not accessible below, we are not ready to collect product information for that food type at this time. Please check back at a later date or email WICFoods@CDPH.ca.gov with your inquiry.
Canned Fish
Canned Mature Beans
Cheese
Dry Beans, Peas, or Lentils
Eggs
Peanut Butter
Fruits and Vegetables
Infant Foods
Juices
Milks
Whole Grains
Note: to request a food policy change see Request for Food Policy Changes