Food Allergy Awareness Training

Reactions to allergenic ingredients range from mild to life threatening and the rates of allergies being diagnosed are rising in alarming numbers. That’s why the law now requires businesses to inform consumers if allergenic ingredients are present in their food.

This course will introduce you to the legal requirements of the EU’s Food Information Regulation. This recently introduced law obliges food handlers to give consumers accurate information about allergenic ingredients in  the pre-packed and unwrapped food they serve.

After completing this training there is an online test and, once successful, learners can download and print a certificate to be displayed in the workplace.

Lesson Plan

This user-friendly training will explore the key steps needed to keep consumers with food allergies safe from allergenic ingredients and keep your business legal.

The sections covered include:

• What is a food allergy?
• The impact on consumers.
• The requirements of the EU’s Food Information Regulation.
• How to provide accurate information for consumers where loose or unwrapped food is served and sold.
• How to avoid cross-contamination when preparing, storing and serving allergenic and non-allergenic foods.

Duration

Approximately 1–2 hours, which can be completed at your convenience and your progress will be recorded throughout.

Target Audience

This course is for anyone working in a food handling role and their managers.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Accreditation

This course content has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Certification

Once you have successfully completed your course you can print your Virtual College certificate. It should be displayed in the workplace to show that the appropriate industry training has taken place.