Highfield Training: Introduction to Allergen Awareness
Having the right information about allergens is crucial, this Allergy UK accredited course covers the information all food handlers must know to serve safe food.
This course is designed to provide food handlers, or those with responsibility for managing food handlers, with an understanding of the controls and legal responsibilities when it comes to the 14 regulated allergens.
Learning Outcomes
Food businesses have a legal duty to ensure the safety of the food they manufacture, sell, or serve. This Allergy UK-accredited course equips learners with the knowledge to meet legal requirements, minimise allergen risks, and gain recognition under the Allergy Aware Scheme.
- Introduction to food allergens: The importance of safe food
- Allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease: Know your terms
- Symptoms of allergic reactions and how to respond: Discover the actions you should take
- Allergens legislation: Consider the legal requirements
- Food labelling requirements: Be vigilant about packaging
- The 14 regulated allergens: And the foods that may contain them
- ‘Free from’ claims: How is this achieved?
- Managing allergens: From purchase to service
- Providing allergen information to customers: Making safe food choices
Who Should Attend
- New starter induction: when an introduction to allergens is required
- Food handlers and managers: in a workplace to raise awareness of this subject area
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