Promoting awareness of legal requirements and liabilities in food and beverage operations

• Main Authors: A. Nicolaides, J. Kearney
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: AfricaJournals 2012-01-01
• Series: African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
• Subjects: Food hygiene; Certification
• Online Access: http://www.ajhtl.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/nicolaides_a__and_kearney__j__article_9_vol__2_1_3.pdf

The purpose of this article is to shed more light on the importance of promoting greater awareness of legal requirements and liabilities of food and beverage operations (F&B) operations. It is a descriptive analysis which highlights aspects related to food hygiene. Managing legal issues in the hospitality industry, especially in F&B, is a tricky business. The magnitude of the global tourism industry means that the laws governing it are exhaustive and at the best of times, highly complex. Since tourists need to eat and drink it is imperative that industry employees have a meaningful grasp on what is expected legally speaking. Tourists spend large amounts of money on food and beverages and this is second only to airfare to and from destinations. Creating awareness of legal requirements and liabilities in food and beverage operations among industry employees is essential. As very little has been written on consumer rights and industry obligations in the South African hospitality industry food and beverage context, it is hope that this article will create greater awareness of a critically important aspect in the hospitality industry.