Difference Between Kenya Nutritionists & Dietitians Institute and KEBS Mandate
| KNDI | KEBS | |
| 1. | Set and enforce standards of professional practice for nutrition and dietetics. The KNDI Regulations are specific to the Professional training in Clinical nutrition facilities practice, Food trade/processing etc | KEBS is the custodian of the national standards |
| 2. | Enforce a program of quality assurance for the nutrition and dietetics profession | Enforcement of the standards |
| 3. | Any food company or individual trading in food products that have nutrition claims must be put through quality and accreditation checks. Regulates claims on human health/nutrition i.e. on labeling esp. when not scientifically proven | Product certification |
| 4. | Standard specification targets the end user i.e. Nutrition throughout the life cycle | Offers training courses |
| 5. | Targets the wellness of the end user | Use Codex alimentarius /WTO for international trade |
| 6. | Research into and provide public education and awareness on nutrition and dietetics | Education and training |
Note:
- KNDI is specific to Nutrition and dietetics for the wellness of individuals in the Lifecycle, while KEBS have more general regulations and bigger scope in terms of Products and services.
- KNDI works closely with KEBS and all other standards bodies those that are relevant to Developing standards in Nutrition and Dietetics.
KNDI’s Mandate: The Kenya Nutritionists & Dietitians Institute 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, to regulate the trade in food and food supplements, and for connected purposes.