Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances (Food Hygiene) Regulations.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Hygiene/sanitary procedures Transport/storage Processing/handling Authorization/permit Registration Food quality control/food safety Plant production

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa

Abstract

These Regulations prescribe rules relative to hygienic conditions in the production, processing and handling of food, including the growing and harvesting of raw materials to be used in the preparation of food. Premises used for the preparation, handling, storage, etc. of food shall be licensed by the municipal health authority. Such premises shall be registered in accordance with these Regulations. Most of the required hygienic standards regard food premises and health of persons handling food.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act (Cap. 254).

Legislation | Kenya | 1965 (2002)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Meat, Slaughtering, Inspection, Fraud, Offences/penalties, Drugs, Animal health, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX