IL WIC APL (Approved Product List)
This file is for information purposes only.
WIC Vendors are required to follow the guidelines set in the EBT Operating Rules (pdf) to retrieve the APL file that is distributed via batch file processing through the state's payment processor.
Though the APL is updated regularly, this static version may not contain all authorized UPCs or PLUs in the current file in vendor POS Systems. Illinois WIC Staff will aim to update the posted APL at least quarterly throughout the year.
IL WIC APL - January 2025 (xlsx)
Illinois WIC Authorized Foods
Submitting Product Information for Review
If you think a product should be added to the APL, first verify that the item is a WIC Authorized food based on the criteria of the Approved Food List.
If an item meets the guidelines and is not on the Approved Food List, you may complete a UPC Submission request following the steps below.
To submit a product, complete the information on the UPC Submission Form (pdf) or for multiple products you may use the IL WIC UPC Request Spreadsheet (xlsx).
All submissions must be for a product that is currently approved on the Illinois WIC Authorized Food List and include photos that clearly show the
- Nutrition Facts, including ingredients,
- size,
- UPC,
- product name and
- brand.
Submit completed forms and photos to DHS.WICFoods@illinois.gov.
