Food Allergy Awareness
Food allergies can have life-threatening consequences, making food allergy awareness training essential for food handlers, caterers, and anyone working with food. This course provides comprehensive training on the 14 major food allergens, the risks of cross-contamination, and legal responsibilities, including Natasha’s Law.
By completing this training, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to handle food safely, ensuring compliance with regulations and protecting customers from allergic reactions.
£19.80
30
MINUTES
20
QUESTIONS
Unlimited
ATTEMPTS
Instant Digital
CERTIFICATION
What You'll Learn From This Course
Understand the 14 major food allergens and their effects on individuals.
Recognise the difference between food allergies and intolerances.
Learn how to identify and prevent cross-contamination in food handling.
Understand Natasha’s Law and its impact on Prepacked for Direct Sale (PPDS) foods.
Know how to implement food safety management systems to comply with allergen regulations.
Food allergies affect millions of people worldwide, and for some, even trace amounts of an allergen can lead to a severe or fatal reaction. Proper training is crucial for anyone handling food, ensuring that allergens are clearly identified, cross-contamination risks are minimised, and legal obligations are met.
This course provides practical, up-to-date knowledge on allergen management and compliance with UK food safety laws, helping businesses maintain high standards and protect consumers from harm.
Upon completion, learners receive an instant digital certificate, demonstrating their competence in food allergen safety and compliance with Natasha’s Law.Failure to manage food allergens correctly can lead to serious legal consequences, reputational damage, and customer health risks. Food businesses have a legal and ethical duty to ensure safe food handling practices.
By completing this training, you will improve food safety and allergen awareness, ensure compliance with Natasha’s Law and food safety regulations, reduce the risk of cross-contamination and allergic reactions, and help create a safer food service environment.Food handlers, chefs, and kitchen staff.
Caterers and hospitality workers.
Food business owners and managers.
Retail staff handling food products.
Anyone responsible for food safety compliance.
Section 1: Introduction to Food Allergens
This section introduces food allergies and intolerances, explaining the differences between them and their impact on individuals.
Section 2: The 14 Major Food Allergens
You will learn about the 14 major allergens, where they are commonly found, and the dangers they pose to consumers.
Section 3: Natasha’s Law & Food Labelling Requirements
This section explains Natasha’s Law, its implementation, and how Prepacked for Direct Sale (PPDS) food products must be correctly labelled.
Section 4: Cross-Contamination & Food Safety Practices
Learn how cross-contamination occurs and the best practices for preventing it in food preparation and storage. This section also covers the role of food safety management systems.
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