It’s essential that food handlers in retail and catering settings have an awareness of what food allergens are, how they can affect the safety of customers, and how they should communicate the right allergen information to those who need to know.
This Food Allergen Awareness course will teach you how to comply with the UK’s allergen laws, so you understand which foods commonly cause allergic reactions, how these should be labelled on food products under the EU Food Information for Consumers (FIC) Regulation, and how to ensure customers are provided with accurate information about the food they are purchasing.
This includes, but is not limited to, staff that work in:
- Restaurants, canteens and hotels
- Cafes, coffee and sandwich shops
- Supermarkets and convenience stores
- Bakeries, butchers and delicatessens
- Food markets, stalls and food trucks
- Food buffets
- Takeaways
- Online food retailers and other distance sellers
On successful completion of the course you will be sent a quality assured certificate through the post the next working day. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Aims of the Course
By the end of this course learners will:
- Understand the differences between food allergy, food intolerance, anaphylaxis and coeliac disease.
- Be aware of the common symptoms of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
- Know the 14 named food allergens that must be declared if they are used as an ingredient in any of the food products sold and served.
- Have an awareness of the legal responsibilities of food handlers in regards to allergen labelling and declaration.
- Know how to respond to a customer query about the allergen content of a food.
- Understand how to prevent allergenic cross-contamination through good hygiene procedures and proper food storage, preparation and handling practices.
Assessment
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.
Certification body : CPD
Course fee : £20 + VAT