Allergen Awareness Training
CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards & Institute of Hospitality Approved
Course Overview
Allergic reactions can be life-threatening, making it critical for food industry professionals to understand food allergens, cross-contamination risks, and legal compliance.
This Allergen Awareness Training Course covers general allergies, food allergies, and food intolerances, helping learners differentiate between them. It explores the 14 allergens controlled by legislation, food additives, and how they can trigger reactions. The course also examines why allergy rates are increasing and provides practical steps to reduce risks.
By the end of this course, learners will have a clear understanding of allergen safety and best practices to protect consumers and ensure food safety compliance.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Food Handlers & Chefs – Prevent allergen cross-contamination in food preparation
- Catering & Hospitality Staff – Understand allergen labeling & customer safety
- Supervisors & Managers – Ensure allergen control measures are properly implemented
- Food Manufacturers & Suppliers – Learn legal allergen requirements & compliance
- Anyone Handling Food – Gain essential allergen awareness skills to protect customers
Course Modules (Pass Mark: 70%)
- Food Intolerance and Allergens: The Basics – Understanding different types of food intolerances and allergens
- Food Intolerances - Causes and Symptoms – Common causes of food intolerance & how to identify symptoms
- Allergies - Causes and Symptoms – Why food allergies occur & their health impacts
- Allergen Facts – Key facts about food allergens & their risks
- Food Allergens and the Law – Understanding legal obligations and compliance regulations
- Food Allergens - Practical Steps – How to reduce allergen risks in food preparation
- Allergen Information for Consumers – Proper food labeling & communication with customers
- Internal Monitoring and Review – Best practices for allergen safety within a business
- External Monitoring and Review – Understanding regulatory checks and food safety audits
Key Course Features
- CPD & IIRSM Approved – Recognized industry certification
- Meets Food Safety Legal Requirements – Covers 14 major allergens & allergen labeling laws
- Fully Online & Self-Paced – Learn at your convenience
- Reduces Risk of Allergen Contamination – Essential for food safety compliance
- Instant Certification Upon Completion
Course Duration
- 100 minutes of video content (Excludes quiz & reflection time)
Get Certified in Allergen Awareness Today!
This CPD & IIRSM-approved Allergen Awareness Training ensures you comply with food safety laws, protect customers with allergies, and prevent cross-contamination.
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