Food Allergen Awareness Training
Our Food Allergen Awareness Training equips those who are involved in the preparation, packing, handling and serving of food with the essential knowledge they need to control the risks of food allergies.
An allergy to certain foods and ingredients can pose a significant risk and the consequences can be fatal. In the UK, 2.4 million people have a food allergy, which is 6% of the population.
This training supports organisations to comply with legislation and implement safe systems of work, enhancing safety for both workers and consumers.
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Food Allergen Awareness
Food Allergy Awareness is an essential, in-depth course that provides staff with the knowledge to identify, manage, and prevent food allergy risks in the workplace, ensuring safety and compliance with UK regulations and standards
£25
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Who is it for?
Food allergen training is for managers, supervisors and workers who are involved in the preparation, packaging, handling and serving of food.
Course duration
The food allergen course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete.
Course aims
By the end of Food Allergen Awareness Training, participants will:
- Understand the difference between food allergies and intolerances.
- Know what Natasha’s Law means for businesses and consumers.
- Be able to identify the 14 main food allergens.
- Know how to communicate allergen information to consumers.
- Understand how to prevent cross-contamination in food preparation.
- Recognise the symptoms of food allergies and anaphylaxis.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Benefits of Food Allergen Awareness Training
- Supports organisations to meet legal requirements, such as Natasha’s Law, reducing the risk of allergic reactions.
- Demonstrates a commitment to allergen awareness, which can build trust and enhance the reputation of a business.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Food Allergen Awareness Training can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Course Overview
1. Food allergies and intolerances
What the difference is between a food allergy and a food intolerance.
Statistics to highlight the number of people affected by food allergies in the UK and how many fatalities there are a year.
3. Handling food allergens
What the 14 main allergens are and how to safely handle and store food containing allergens.
5. Symptoms of a food allergy
The main symptoms that someone may exhibit when they are having an allergic reaction.
7. Food intolerances
What a food intolerance is and the symptoms that may be experienced.
9. Criminal law
The legislation relating to food allergies and what it means for businesses, including:
- The retained EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation (FIC)
- [Article 14] of retained EU Regulation 178/2002 (General Food Law)
- [Article 16] of retained EU Regulation 178/2002 (General Food Law).
How foods containing the 14 main allergens must be clearly identified.
11. Information for loose foods
The ways organisations must communicate when loose foods contain any of the 14 main allergens to customers.
13. Recording information about allergens
How to record information about allergens when dishes are being prepared and precautions to take to ensure all allergens are identified, labelled, recorded and communicated to workers and consumers.
15. Prepacked foods for direct sale
How to communicate allergen information on prepacked foods for direct sale.
17. Food handler’s training
Which employees should receive food allergy training and what training should cover.
2. Natasha’s Law
How Natasha’s Law was implemented following the death of a teenager from anaphylaxis, and what Natasha’s Law means for businesses and consumers.
4. Types of food allergies
Looking at the types of food allergy:
IgE-mediated food allergy
Non-IgE-mediated food allergy
Mixed IgE-mediated food allergy.
6. Anaphylaxis
What anaphylaxis is and the symptoms.
What to do if you think someone is having an anaphylactic reaction.
8. Coeliac disease
What coeliac disease is and the symptoms it can cause.
10. Other requirements for labelling
When ‘may contain’ labelling must be used and the rules when selling multi-packs.
12. Allergen information folder
What an allergen information folder is and what it should contain.
14. Distance selling
How to provide allergen information when food is ordered by phone or for a takeaway.
16. Managing allergenic ingredients
How businesses can identify and communicate what major allergens are in the raw ingredients they use.
What steps to take to ensure there is no cross-contamination between ingredients, considering labelling, cleaning, spillages, equipment, storage, delivery and more.
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FAQs
Is this training sufficient for complying with Natasha’s Law?
Yes, our Food Allergen Awareness Training is designed with Natasha’s Law in mind, ensuring that your team understands its requirements and the necessary actions for compliance. It provides practical knowledge on labelling, allergen management, and communication that will help your business adhere to these regulations.
How does this food allergy training benefit customer-facing staff specifically?
Customer-facing staff will gain a thorough understanding of how to communicate allergen information effectively and responsibly, which is essential in building customer trust.
How does this training fit into a busy work schedule?
This food allergy online course is designed for flexibility, allowing participants to complete it at their own pace. This means they can break up the learning into short sessions, making it easy to fit around busy workdays or shift schedules.
Can this course be customised to address specific allergens we work with frequently?
While the course covers the 14 main allergens comprehensively, we can tailor the course to your specific business environment. This ensures that training is as relevant as possible to your unique needs.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
How is it delivered?
Food Allergen Awareness Training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced Learning Management System and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing authorities.
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