Allergen Awareness
About our Allergen Awareness Course
The law in England and Wales states that all staff involved in the handling: packaging, or food preparation, must inform others of relevant allergens and ingredients if they fall under the 14 recognised food allergens by UK government.
This allergen training course will teach you how to sell and display food correctly, in addition to handling food allergies and allergic reactions. By the end of this training course, you will be able to tell the difference between an allergy and intolerances and understand your duties towards customers.
Course Length
Our Allergen Awareness training course is 3 hours long and can be completed in a half-day session. It features scheduled breaks to allow you time to rest and eat.
Certificate Validity
The Allergen Awareness training certificate is valid for 12 months. To maintain your certification, you must complete a refresher course before it expires.
Delivery Methods
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12).
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Allergen Awareness training course, you will learn the 14 allergens (and products that contain them), food labelling standards, legislation regarding allergen awareness, and more.
Cost/Pricing
We customize our pricing to meet your specific needs, considering factors such as location, preferred dates, and group size. To receive a free, no-obligation quote, reach out to our friendly team by calling 0800 781 2041 or submitting an enquiry through our website.
How Do You Get Certified?
This course is offered as in-house training for groups of up to 12 participants, for a fully in-person session. It is delivered at a time that is suitable for you and your team, at your facilities. This allows our training to be done at a time and location that suits you best, causing minimal disruption for you. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate to recognise your achievement.
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Allergen Awareness Course Outline
- The 14 allergens (and products that contain them).
- Food labelling standards.
- Legislation regarding allergen awareness.
- Selling and displaying food.
- Packaging food.
- Food allergies and allergic reactions.
- Symptoms of allergic reactions.
- Difference between food allergy and food intolerance.
- Understanding food allergen awareness in catering.
- Impact of legislation on staff.
- Responsibilities of the operator and the consumer.
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice and additional information.
Allergen Awareness FAQs
What are food allergens?
Food allergens are food types that can cause an allergic reaction upon consumption. In total there are 14 groups of allergenic foods that include milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybean.
Who should take this course?
This allergen training course is suitable for food handlers that work with food in all types of food establishments including catering, retail, and manufacturing businesses.
The course is recommended for workers of all levels including managers and supervisors, full-time staff, part-time, and voluntary staff.
Please contact our team on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry to get your Allergen Awareness training course to get booked in.
What will I learn on an allergen awareness course?
You’ll learn about the 14 groups of named allergens, symptoms of allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, food safety law, food labelling standards, differences between allergies and intolerances, legislation and responsibilities of the operator and consumer.
Is the course up-to-date on food labelling law?
This course ensures that you are aware of the latest legal guidelines and that you have the skills and knowledge to confidently provide this information to others.
To find out more about our allergen awareness course and wide variety of other training courses we offer, please reach out to our team.
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