10A NCAC 43D - WIC/Nutrition

The Commission for Public Health is proposing to amend rules 10A NCAC 43D .0201-.0205, .0207, .0304, .0410, .0411, .0501, .0702, .0707-.0709, .0804, .0902, .0904-.0909, and .0911. The United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service made updates to the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food package rules. The changes require more diverse food options for WIC participants, ensuring that nutritional needs are met based on the latest dietary guidelines. The required WIC Food Package changes are required to be implemented by April 20, 2026 to avoid an interruption of WIC services in North Carolina. The Commission for Public Health is proposing to amend its rules for the WIC program in compliance with these requirements.

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm. The public hearing will be held at CNSS Library, 5601 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.

Proposed Rule Changes:	10A NCAC 43D .0201-.0205, .0207, .0304, .0410, .0411, .0501, .0702, .0707-.0709, .0804, .0902, .0904-.0909, .0911
Notice:	Notification of Proposed Rule Amendments: 10A NCAC 43D
Fiscal Note:	Fiscal Note for Proposed Amendments of 10A NCAC 43D
Federal Certification:	Federal Law Certification for Proposed Amendments of 10A NCAC 43D

Public Comments

The public comment period runs from June 2, 2025 to August 1, 2025. Comments will also be accepted at the public hearing.

Written comments may be mailed to:

Virginia Niehaus
Rulemaking Coordinator
1931 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1931

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