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Description
Our Allergens online course has been designed to introduce learners to the rules and regulations around food labelling and catering in relation to food allergies and allergenic ingredients, including the often overlooked topic of allergens in drinks.
Guiding learners through the different allergen risks in a food or drink operation, this up-to-date course reflects the most current legislation in allergen management and food labelling, including the upcoming legislative changes included in Natasha’s Law. The guidance in this course is suitable for team members of all levels working in any hospitality or retail setting.
This course is the only course on the market to be endorsed by Allergen Accreditation. Allergen Accreditation provides the benchmark for operators to develop their KPIs, systems and procedures for managing the new legislation as well as Full Allergen Disclosure.
Learning objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Identify the 14 allergens (and products which contain them) that must be labelled as being present in foods.
- Explain the legal framework relating to allergens in food and drink.
- State important definitions in relation to where food is sold and how it is packaged.
- Outline the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance.
- Outline the key rules and legislation surrounding food labelling and catering.
- Demonstrate a basic awareness of Natasha’s Law and how this will impact allergen management in the future.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
At the end of the course you will be tested through an end of learning assessment. This is a test containing 10 questions. Once successfully completed, you will be able to download your certificate.
