Nutritionists and Dieticians Act, 2007 (Cap. 253B). Country/Territory Kenya Document type Legislation Date 2007 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act of Parliament to provide for the training, registration and licensing of nutritionists and dieticians; to provide for the regulation of the standards, and practice of the profession; to ensure their effective participation in matters relating to nutrition and dietetics, and for connected purposes. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Institution Nutrition Authorization/permit Registration Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Abstract This Act establishes the the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute and provides rules with respect to the practice of nutritionists and dieticians. The Institute shall, among other things: (a) determine and set a framework for the professional practice of nutritionists and dieticians; (b) set and enforce standards of professional practice and ethics on nutrition and dietetics; and (c) enforce a programme of quality assurance for the nutrition and dietetic profession. The Act also establis Full text English Website www.kenyalaw.org