# Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Implementation of Nondiscretionary, Non-Electronic Benefits Transfer-Related Provisions
> **Food and Nutrition Service** · Final rule. · Published 2011-09-28 · Effective 2011-10-28 · 76 FR 59885
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-24722
- **Category:** food-assistance
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Nutrition Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 59885
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 246
- **Publication date:** 2011-09-28
- **Effective date:** 2011-10-28
## Abstract

This final rule incorporates into the regulations governing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) several changes set forth in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFK Act). These provisions address: certification periods for children participating in the WIC Program; increased emphasis on breastfeeding promotion and support; compiling and publishing data for partially and fully breastfed infants; sharing nutrition education materials with institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP); and infant formula (and other foods) rebate management.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/09/28/2011-24722/special-supplemental-nutrition-program-for-women-infants-and-children-wic-implementation-of)
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