Food Allergen Awareness Training

Duration 1-2 hours

Last audited 18th July 2023

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It's essential that food handlers in retail and catering settings have an awareness of what food hypersensitivities and allergens are, how they can affect the safety of customers, and how food handlers should communicate the correct information to those who need to know.

This online Food Allergen Awareness course will teach you how to comply with the UK's allergen laws and help you understand which foods commonly cause reactions in food-hypersensitive customers. This course will explain how allergenic ingredients should be labelled on food products under the Food Information for Consumers (FIC) Regulation (as retained in UK law) and how to ensure customers receive accurate information about the food they consume.

Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidance states that food businesses must make sure their staff receive training on allergens.

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Developed by food safety professionals

Ensures compliance with the Food Information for Consumers (FIC) Regulation as retained in UK law

Up to date with current allergen legislation in the UK, Natasha's Law and PPDS labelling requirements

Accredited by CPD, endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and the Owen's Law Campaign

Downloadable module recaps of key learning points

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What you'll learn

By the end of this course learners can:

Explain the term 'food hypersensitivity' (FHS).
Recognise the common symptoms of allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, coeliac disease and food intolerances.
Identify the 14 food allergens which must be declared if they are used as an ingredient.
Explain their legal responsibilities in regard to allergen labelling and declaration.
Apply communication techniques to engage positively with the food hypersensitive customer.
Describe how to convey accurate allergen information in food items to the customer.
Implement procedures and practices to control allergenic cross-contamination.
Determine how to respond in an emergency where a customer has symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.

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Accredited by CPD

All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality

Additionally, this course is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality as providing independently-evaluated, quality content that teaches good practice standards.

Endorsed by Owen’s Law

High Speed Training is proud to be the first training provider to receive an official endorsement from the Owen's Law Campaign. Owen's Law requires that best practices be followed, including for allergens to be clearly stated on the face of menus, for staff to initiate a discussion with customers about food hypersensitivities and for thorough ingredient lists to be available. To support the Owen's Law Campaign, visit http://owens-law.co.uk

Endorsed by Food Allergy Aware

This training course has been meticulously audited by Food Allergy Aware, ensuring our training comprehensively meets the highest standards of accuracy and effectiveness. With the Food Allergy Aware endorsement, you can trust that our course provides essential insights into managing food allergens, safeguarding your patrons' health, and complying with regulations.

Recommended renewal:

3 years

What does this mean? This certificate does not have an expiry date, however, based on industry best practice guidelines there is a recommended renewal period.

Course in action

Course screenshot showing the 14 food allergens

Course screenshot showing Natasha's Law and what's required

Course screenshot showing how to manage allergens

Sample Food Allergen Awareness Certificate

Module 1: Introduction to Food Allergens, Allergies and Anaphylaxis

What is a food allergen, key definitions, coeliac disease and symptoms, symptoms of an allergic reaction, symptoms of anaphylaxis, food handler responsibilities, the 14 food allergens, hidden allergens, what's my role.

Module 2: Food Allergen Law and the Food Labelling Regulations

Food safety legislation, food labelling regulations, foods prepacked for direct sale (PPDS), allergen labelling, Natasha's Law, near miss reporting, precautionary allergen labelling, ingredients lists, loose foods, distance selling, law enforcement, staff training, communicating with the food hypersensitive customer.

Module 3: Controlling Allergenic Cross-Contamination

Key terms, HACCP, prerequisites, cleaning the workplace, food deliveries and transportation, food storage, food preparation, food service, allergen policy, emergency situations.

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The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 90%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.

This course is best suited for food handlers in catering and retail settings. The course is appropriate for workers at all levels, whether they prepare, handle, sell or serve food products.

This includes, but is not limited to, staff that work in: