Currently state WIC agencies have the option to authorize lactose-free milk, and almost all do, according to the USDA.Ī joint statement from the National Milk Producers Federation, Arlington, Va., and the International Dairy Foods Association, Washington, took issue with proposals to decrease allowances for milk. The proposals also included federal authorization of lactose-free milk. In dairy and eggs, proposals were made to provide more options such as offering different sizes of yogurt containers, substituting soy-based yogurt alternatives for milk and substituting tofu for eggs. The proposals covered other food and beverage categories. The Independent Bakers Association, Washington, added, “Bakers see a big win with the proposed revision to the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) food program.” Additionally, the proposed rule includes package size flexibility that will also be beneficial for both manufacturers and program participants.: “At first glance, it is great to see greater flexibility for and expansion of whole grain options for participants in the proposal as recommended in the 2017 NASEM report. “The American Bakers Association is pleased with the proposed USDA WIC revision rule and are looking forward to reviewing with our members and commenting in early 2023,” said Lee Sanders, senior vice president of government relations and public affairs for the Washington-based ABA. All the proposed WIC revisions incorporate recommendations from the National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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