To ensure a supply chain with proper storage conditions protecting the quality of WIC foods, the Michigan WIC program requires Vendors to purchase WIC foods only from businesses licensed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDARD), pharmacies licensed by the Michigan Licensing and Regularatory Affairs (LARA), or from manufacturers registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This requirement is especially important for preventing health risks to infants from the consumption of improperly stored infant formula. Therefore, the Michigan WIC Program places a particular focus on actively auditing WIC Vendors' purchase records to ensure formula and medical foods are purchased from properly licensed businesses. A Vendor may be required to provide up to 3 years of purchase records to justify their sales of WIC items. To prevent an audit discrepancy, Michigan WIC recommends Vendors utilize effective record-keeping practices of all receipts, invoices, and purchase orders of WIC-approved items.

Checking a Business for MDARD Licensing

List of Active MDARD-Licensed Retailers, December 2, 2021

Phone: 1 (800) 292-3939

E-mail: mda-info@michigan.gov

Checking a Pharmacy for LARA Licensing

LARA's Citizen Portal (Click License Type on top of screen, then select Pharmacy and enter search criteria)

LARA's List Request Service (Email LARA-BPL-LicenseLists@michigan.gov to get an auto-reply with an updated list of licensed pharmacies)

Phone: (517) 241-0199

E-mail:bplhelp@michigan.gov

Checking a Manufacturer for FDA Registration

List of FDA-Approved Manufacturers of Formula

Finding a Michigan Wholesaler