Nutritionists and Dieticians Act, 2007 (Cap. 253B).

Country/Territory: Kenya
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2007 (2007)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An 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 Fraud Internal trade
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 establishes the Kenya Nutrition and Dieticians Accreditation Board and a Disciplinary Committee and provides for registration and licensing of of nutritionists and dieticians.
Full text: English
Website: www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Health Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 (No. 5 of 2019).

Legislation | Kenya | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Fraud, Governance, Packaging/labelling, Toxicity/poisoning, Public health, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX