Food Allergen Awareness Training
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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.
This course was last audited on: 18th July 2023
- 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
- Developed in collaboration with and endorsed by the Owen's Law Campaign
- Accredited by CPD and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality
- Downloadable module recaps of key learning points
- Fully online course and assessment with no time limits
- Full audio voiceover
- Approximate duration: 2 hours
- Same day digital certificate. Printed certificate posted the next working day
Aims of the course
By the end of this course learners can:
- Explain the term 'food hypersensitivity'.
- 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.
Certification
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Additionally, this course is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality as providing independently-evaluated, quality content that teaches good practice standards.
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.
This certificate does not have an expiry date. However, based on industry best practice guidelines, the recommended renewal period for this training is 3 years. We will print this recommended renewal date on your certificate.
Owen's Law Campaign
High Speed Training is proud to be the first training provider to receive an official endorsement from the Owen's Law Campaign. This endorsement recognises the comprehensive and rigorous nature of our training, which goes beyond standard guidance and promotes best practices in line with the principles of Owen's Law.
The Owen's Law Campaign advocates for improved staff training and changes in the law, aiming to make dining out safer for people with food hypersensitivities (such as food allergies, coeliac disease and food intolerances). 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 hypersensitivity and for thorough ingredient lists to be available. The Owen's Law Campaign is working to bring about positive changes that will help better educate the food and hospitality industry and provide a safe dining experience for those whose lives are affected by food hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis.
To support the Owen's Law Campaign, visit http://owens-law.co.uk
Food Allergy Aware endorsed
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.
Founded in 2012, Food Allergy Aware is a recognised industry leader in providing expert services and knowledge surrounding special dietary requirements, including food allergies, coeliac disease, and food intolerances. Previous winners of the Company of the Year Award from The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT), Food Allergy Aware has established a reputation for excellence thanks to their detailed auditing and consultancy services, along with their frequent speaking engagements at industry events.
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Course content
| Module | Description | |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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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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.
Who should take this course?
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:
- 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
- Caterers and cooks in hospital and education settings
- Online food retailers and other distance sellers
If you work in food manufacturing then our specifically designed Food Allergens in Manufacturing course will be more suitable.
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