Allergen Awareness at Work
Know the allergens. Reduce the risk. Protect your customers.
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Course Overview
Food allergies can have serious consequences, making allergen awareness essential for anyone involved in preparing, handling, selling or serving food.
This course provides learners with a practical understanding of food allergens, including the 14 regulated allergens, allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease. Learners will explore how to recognise allergic reactions, prevent cross-contact, understand food labelling and allergen information, and follow safe practices throughout the food journey. The course also introduces the key legal responsibilities surrounding allergen management and the importance of providing customers with clear and accurate information.
What You'll Learn
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for anyone who may handle food, provide allergen information, or have responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of people with food allergies.
It is particularly relevant for food handlers, catering and hospitality teams, kitchen staff, supervisors and managers, as well as those working in food production, manufacturing and retail.
In schools and education settings, it can also support school nurses, teachers, teaching assistants, pastoral and support staff, lunchtime supervisors, early-years practitioners and other staff responsible for children or young people with allergies.
It is also suitable for new-starter induction, refresher training and apprentices, providing a practical foundation in allergen awareness and safer working practices.