What you will learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Grasp the significance of food allergen awareness.
- Differentiate between various types of food allergies.
- Recognise the diverse reactions to allergens.
- Comprehend the duties of a food handler.
- Appreciate the legal framework concerning food safety and allergies.
- Interpret food labels accurately.
- Understand the essential components of a food label.
- Appreciate the importance of preventing cross-contamination.
- Implement effective cleaning strategies to avoid cross-contamination from allergens.
Modules
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1. Introduction
2. Food Allergens and The Law
By the end of this module, you will be able to accurately interpret a food label and understand the laws related to food allergens.
3. Cleaning and Reducing Cross-Contamination
Who is this course for?
- Café and restaurant staff
- Staff that work in hospitals, care homes and schools
- Pubs, bars and hotel staff
- Staff who work in workplace kitchens
- Staff who work in fast-food outlets and takeaways
- Charity and volunteers working with food
- Mobile food van and food stall staff
- Online food retailers
- Bakers, butchers and grocers
- Early years practitioners
- Childminders and nannies
- Small scale home-based food service businesses
- Food production workers
Certification
This online Food Allergen Awareness Training is assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and accredited by The CPD Group.
Upon successful completion of this online course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in food hygiene best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after 3 years as food hygiene and safety guidance does change. You should update your food hygiene and safety knowledge and skills regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is food allergen training important?
The introduction of ‘Natasha’s Law’ (the Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019) emphasises the importance of allergen management. These regulations, named after Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, a teenager who tragically died from an allergic reaction to an undeclared ingredient in a pre-packed meal, came into effect on 1 October 2021. They require businesses producing food products to provide comprehensive ingredient lists with allergen labelling on Prepacked for Direct Sale (PPDS) foods on their premises. According to the new rules, the name of the food and all ingredients with allergenic components should be specifically highlighted using bold, italics or different colours.
Receiving food allergy training not only ensures compliance with these legal requirements, helping businesses avoid penalties and maintain their reputation but also has the potential to save lives by enabling staff to confidently address customer enquiries about allergens and provide accurate information. Furthermore, the training empowers staff in food-related businesses across all sectors to become aware of potential triggers for allergic reactions, learn how to keep customers safe and understand suitable alternative food options. It also equips food handlers with the knowledge and skills to prevent cross-contamination, a significant risk for individuals with food allergies.
In summary, food allergy training is crucial for ensuring the safety, well-being and satisfaction of customers with food allergies, complying with regulations and safeguarding the reputation and success of the food business.
Who needs food allergen awareness training?
Is food allergen awareness training a legal requirement?
While food businesses can verbally provide allergen information to customers, the FSA recommends that this information also be available in writing to guarantee its accuracy and consistency. Customers should be responsible for informing the food establishment about their allergies or intolerances.
