Hotels and Restaurants Act. Country/Territory Kenya Document type Legislation Date 1972 (2003) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act of Parliament to make provision for die licensing of hotels, hotel managers, and restaurants; for the regulation of hotels and restaurants; for the imposition of a levy for training persons to be employed in hotels and restaurants; and for matters incidental to and connected with the foregoing. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures Vending Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Abstract The Act establishes a Hotels and Restaurants Authority that shall be responsible for the issuing of licences to hotels and restaurants and shall investigate and determine complaints regarding the operation of restaurants and hotels. The Act lays down rules for the granting of licences and implied conditions, in particular regarding food hygiene requirements where food is handled. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Hotels and Restaurants Regulations. Legislation | Kenya | 1972 (1984) Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Vending, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Potable water, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX