Allergen Awareness
Essential allergen awareness training for anyone working with food.
About This Course
This Allergen Awareness Training provides essential knowledge for anyone in the food industry. Learn to identify food allergies and intolerances, understand your legal responsibilities, and implement practical steps to reduce risk and protect customers from serious allergic reactions.
Key Facts
Understanding Allergies and Intolerances
Learn how allergies and intolerances differ and why reactions occur
Food Allergens and Symptoms
Understand how allergic reactions present and why risks are increasing
The 14 Regulated Allergens
Learn which allergens are controlled by law and where they are commonly found
Allergens and the law
Understand legal duties around allergen information and food safety
Practical Allergen Control
Apply real world steps to reduce risk and prevent cross contamination
Monitoring and Review
Understand internal and external processes for maintaining allergen controls
What You'll Learn
- Understand the difference between food allergies and food intolerances
- Identify the 14 legally controlled allergies
- Recognise common causes and symptoms of allergic reactions
- Understand allergen related legal responsibilities
- Reduce the risk of cross contamination
- Apply practical allergen control measures in food settings
- Communicate allergen information clearly to consumers
Who should take this course
- Anyone involved in preparing, handling, or serving food
- Ensure safe food service and protect customers with allergies
- Support compliance and consistent allergen control procedures
- Ideal for whole team training to meet legal and safety expectations
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Download proof of training straight away
Compliance Ready
Supports onboarding, refreshers, and audits
Mobile-Friendly, Self Paced Online Learning
Learn on any device, anywhere
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Online Training
Straightforward training designed for busy learners
Suitable for Individuals or Bulk Staff Training
Buy for one learner or manage teams
Course Content
Module 1 - Food Intolerance and Allergens: The Basics
Understand what allergens are and how intolerances differ from allergies.
Module 2 - Food intolerances: Causes and Symptoms
Learn how intolerances affect the body and how they present.
Module 3 - Allergies: Causes and Symptoms
Understand allergic reactions and their potential severity.
Module 4 - Allergen Facts
Explore key allergen facts and why awareness is critical.
Module 5 - Food Allergens and the Law
Understand UK legislation and legal responsibilities.
Module 6 - Food Allergens: Practical Steps
Learn how to reduce risk and avoid cross contamination.
Module 7 - Allergen Information for Consumers
Understand best practice for communicating allergen information.
Module 8 - Internal Monitoring and Review
Learn how businesses monitor allergen controls internally.
Module 9 - External Monitoring and Review
Understand inspections, audits, and personal records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Its suitable for anyone working in food handling, preparation or service.
Yes. Bulk options are available.
Yes. Your digital certificate is available instantly after passing.
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CPD Certified
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Gatehouse Awards Approved
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IIRSM Approved
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Institute of Hospitality Approved