How does the WIC program get input from the food industry?
(1) The WIC program may establish a retailer advisory committee for the purpose of soliciting input on policies, procedures, and other matters pertinent to retailer participation in the WIC program. (2) The retailer advisory committee meets at least two times per year. (3) The membership of the retailer advisory committee consists of representation from at least the following: (a) Washington food industry; (b) Large chain; (c) Small chain; (d) Independent retailer (single store); (e) Minority-owned retailer; (f) Military commissary; (g) Loss prevention or risk manager or human resources representative from any size retailer; (h) Technical college checker training program instructor; (i) Local WIC agency staff person; (j) Current or former WIC client; and (k) A union representative.
