WIC Submit a New Universal Product Code (UPC)

The Texas WIC Program offers vendors the opportunity to add items to the Authorized Product List (APL) year-round, except for the following which may only be submitted during the Annual Open Enrollment period:

  • Cereal
  • Oatmeal
  • Yogurt
  • Pasta
  • Tofu
  • Soy Milk

To verify if a UPC is already authorized by the Texas WIC Program, view the WIC Authorized Product List.

Instructions for submitting a new UPC

Via Email

WICUPC@hhs.texas.gov

The following must be included in the request:

  • Subject Line: Request to add UPC, insert brand name and food item 
  • Unit Price
  • Attach a picture of the item label(s). The picture must be clear, showing the following:
    • Item Name
    • Size
    • UPC Barcode
    • Ingredients 
    • Nutrition Facts

Via Fax

Download and complete the Request to Add a UPC form (PDF), then fax the completed form to:

Fax Number 
512-341-4422

With the fax, a picture of the item label(s) must be included. The picture must be clear, showing the following:

  • Item Name
  • Size
  • UPC Barcode
  • Ingredients 
  • Nutrition Facts

If you have any questions, call 800-252-9629, press 2, or email WIC UPC.

Allow three business days for processing.