Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act Amendments

FR: Food and Consumer Service

Published April 27th, 1998

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Agriculture's Food and Consumer Service issued amendments to the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act. These amendments, published on February 26, 1998, are effective April 27, 1998, with some provisions effective earlier.

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What changed

The Department of Agriculture, through the Food and Consumer Service, has issued amendments to the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act. This rule, published on February 26, 1998, and assigned document number 98-4949, amends existing regulations under 7 CFR chapter II. Key provisions are effective April 27, 1998, with certain amendments to headings and references taking effect on November 25, 1997.

Regulated entities, likely involved in child nutrition programs or WIC services, should review these amendments to ensure compliance with the updated requirements. While no specific compliance deadline for action is explicitly stated beyond the effective dates, entities should familiarize themselves with the changes to operational procedures and reporting, as applicable. The rule does not appear to specify penalties for non-compliance, but adherence to the updated regulations is expected.

What to do next

Review amendments to the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act published on 02/26/1998.
Ensure operational procedures align with the effective dates of April 27, 1998, and November 25, 1997, as applicable.
Verify compliance with any updated program requirements or reporting obligations.

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Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act Amendments

A Rule by the Food and Consumer Service on 02/26/1998

Document Details Published Content - Document Details Agencies Department of Agriculture Food and Consumer Service CFR 7 CFR chapter undef Document Citation 63 FR 9721 Document Number 98-4949 Document Type Rule Pages 9721-9730
(10 pages) Publication Date 02/26/1998 RIN 0584-AC20 Published Content - Document Details
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Document Details Published Content - Document Details Agencies Department of Agriculture Food and Consumer Service CFR 7 CFR chapter undef Document Citation 63 FR 9721 Document Number 98-4949 Document Type Rule Pages 9721-9730
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Published Document: 98-4949 (63 FR 9721)