Call Us 01482 861 040
Prepare for the Key Changes Coming in October 2026 with our Sexual Harassment Awareness Training Course
Online Allergen Awareness Training
15.00+ VATAllergen Awareness Training Course
Unlimited Resits Customer Support Instant Access
£15.00 +VAT per person
This online Allergen Awareness Training course is designed for staff working in food manufacturing, retail and catering. It helps learners identify the 14 allergens that must be declared under food information legislation, understand the risks associated with food allergies and recognise the symptoms of allergic reactions..
Food allergies can cause reactions ranging from mild symptoms to severe, potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis. Understanding these risks is important for anyone involved in preparing, handling, selling or serving food.
This course looks at the implications of Annex II of the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EUFIC), which came into force in the UK on 13th December 2014. It lists the 14 most common food allergens which must be clearly identifiable on labels, menu content or food sold.
Our Allergen Awareness course is up to date with the latest UK legislation, including Natasha’s Law that came into effect on 1st October 2021 – The course looks at Natasha’s story and how this new legislation has brought upon change for foods that are pre-packaged for direct sale (PPDS)
Learners will develop an understanding of the importance of managing food allergens, providing accurate allergen information to customers, recognising allergic reactions and knowing how to respond appropriately in an emergency.
- Work towards compliance with UK Food Safety and Hygiene Legislation
- Train online at your own pace with a full audio voiceover
- Translations across multiple languages available
- Meet the UK training requirements for food handlers
- Assured by RoSPA & Accredited by CPD
- Certificate on successful completion
- Course duration: 90 minutes
- Unlimited resits at no cost
Discounts on Bulk Purchases
Take advantage of our bulk discounts which will reduce your overall cost of training. Better still, any courses you order can be registered to users upto two years later so there's no need to worry about training credits expiring.
| Courses Purchased | Discount |
|---|---|
| 10+ | 10% |
| 20+ | 20% |
| 50+ | 30% |
| 75+ | 40% |
| 100+ | 50% |
Who is this Online Allergen Awareness Training for?
This Allergen Awareness Training course is suitable for anyone involved in preparing, handling, serving or selling food, including staff responsible for providing allergen information to customers. This may include individuals working in:
- Restaurants/Hotels, Food/Coffee Shops, Supermarkets
- Food Markets, Takeaways, Online food retailers
- Homemaking food sellers
The course helps learners understand food allergen risks and the importance of following appropriate procedures when preparing, handling, serving and selling food, helping to protect consumers with food allergies.
For those working in food manufacturing, we also offer a dedicated manufacturing course, designed specifically for that industry.
Course Screenshots
Course Aim
This course is designed to give anyone who works in the food industry, a good level of knowledge and understanding of allergens and how they must be handled in production, preparation and sales, to minimise risk to health to those that handle food and the end consumer. It highlights the importance of implementing and following systems, both as a business and as an individual worker.
If you're looking to gain a complete understanding of food safety and improve the confidence and knowledge of your staff, completing a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate for Catering would be beneficial, a course also available in Retail and Manufacturing.
Learning Objectives
On completion of the course, you should be able to:
- Identify the symptoms of an allergenic reaction
- List the 14 most common food allergens named in legislation
- Name the four main food safety hazards
- Explain what Coeliac disease is and what can cause it
- Identify foods that contain gluten
- Name some naturally gluten-free foods
- Explain what the Food Information for Consumers Regulations (EUFIC) from the 13th December 2014 Legislation states
- Explain what HACCP is and its origins
- Explain the importance of implementing HACCP
- Explain what the HACCP plan must cover
- Explain what ‘Prerequisites’ are
- List the key cleaning principles
- Explain HACCP in the control of allergens
- Explain the importance of cleaning in allergen control
- Explain the validation and verification of cleaning
- Explain the importance of separating allergen containing materials
- Explain what training staff should have
- Name the correct PPE and its importance
- Explain what caterers must do
- Explain the safety procedures for anaphylaxis
Course Content
This course is made up of the following modules:
-
An Introduction to Allergen Awareness
This section introduces the learner to the course. It looks at what the course covers, for example, the main allergens and how they must be handled and controlled.
-
Module 1 - Allergens as a Food Safety Hazard and Labelling Regulations
This module concentrates on what the 14 common food allergens, as well as non-food allergens too. It also looks at the symptoms of an allergic reaction, and more seriously, the symptoms of an anaphylactic shock. It also looks at Coeliac disease.
In this module, you will learn about HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and how it plays a big part in the minimising the risk to health regarding allergens when preparing, cooking or handling food. It also looks at relevant legislation surrounding allergens, such as Natasha’s Law which came into effect on 1st of October 2021 and how this legislation has impacted food that is prepacked for direct sale (PPDS). -
Module 2 - Allergen Control and Risk Management
This section of the course covers the importance of cleaning when working with food, to ensure that no element of cross-contamination of allergens occurs. To do this, it looks at the different cleaning methods, key cleaning principles and the validation and verification of cleaning.
This module also looks at how to maintain proper allergen control, by minimising the risk of how allergens spread, separating allergens properly and documenting procedures for critical allergen risk management. -
Module 3 - Personal Hygiene and Training Procedures
In this final section, you will cover what is to be expected of persona hygiene when working with food. This includes what jewellery can or cannot be worn and how to wash hands thoroughly. This module also looks at what PPE (personal protective equipment) should be worn, and the policies that should be established around PPE.
Finally, this module looks at staff training and company procedures that should be undertaken to ensure that everybody is aware of the dangers of allergens and how to prevent contamination and cross-contamination. These procedures and restrictions should also be implemented to visited and contractors.
Download Course Overview (PDF)
Assessment
On completion of the course lessons and training material an online assessment will automatically unlock. The assessment will contain 20 multiple-choice questions and a mark of 75% or above will be required to pass.
The assessment will be marked instantly and so you will know straight away if you have passed or not. If you don't pass first time there's no need to worry. Unlimited resits at absolutely no additional charge are available so you can retake the assessment again as many times as you need to.
Allergen Awareness Training Certification
Our entire library of training courses is accredited by the CPD Certification Service as adhering to the universally recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
This training course and its content has also been assured by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Upon passing the online assessment you will have the options to both print and download your Allergen Awareness Training Certificate in PDF format. In addition to this an automated email will also be sent to your chosen email address containing a link to your certificate ensuring you always have access to a copy.
Furthermore, a QR code is displayed on each certificate which when scanned by a smartphone links to our certification database. This allows employers, auditors and local authority inspectors, for example, to establish a certificates validity instantly and at any time.
Available in Multiple Languages
This training course includes machine generated translated content free of charge in the languages listed below:
- Hungarian, Polish, Romanian & Russian
Please note: Course content which is not English may be machine translated and is made available for assistive purposes only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any translations.
Course Reviews
(266 reviews)
Related Online Training Courses
-
Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety in Supervising
£95.00 +VAT
In any food producing situation, the role of the supervisor is critical. This level 3 course, written to the highest standards, is entertaining and engaging which helps to make complex subject more accessible. This an invaluable course for all supervisors, managers and staff aspiring to these positions.
-
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety in Catering
£20.00 +VAT
Catering, arguably the most diverse form of food handing is constant in its fundamentals, that is, the use of quality ingredients, cooked thoroughly, and protected once cooked. This level 2 food hygiene course will meet all legislative and audit requirements, fulfilling your due diligence needs..
4.6 (266 reviews)
£15.00 +VAT per person
Discounts on bulk purchases
- 10% Discount 10+ courses
- 20% Discount 20+ courses
- 30% Discount 50+ courses
- 40% Discount 75+ courses
- 50% Discount 100+ courses
- Compare plans & pricing
Training 10 or more people? Let us quote you
Training Management Suite (TMS) included
with orders of 5 or more courses.