Allergen Awareness

Course introduction

You'll learn about types of food allergens and their need to be managed responsibily. The course also covers things like labelling legislation, the risk assessment process and how to avoid cross contamination.

The training will help reinforce the robustness of your on-site controls, through greater understanding and awareness. 

Who is the course for?

The course is suitable for all operatives and/or managers.

What will delegates take away?

Our awareness course delivers a concise and site specific understanding of how operatives contribute to protecting consumers and brand.

Assessment is by means of a multiple-choice test.

The syllabus includes

• Food allergens - the need for their responsible management
• What is an allergy/intolerance?
• What foods are classed as allergens
• Why we need to control allergens
• Labelling legislation regarding food allergens
• Allergen risk assessment process
• Controlling allergens in the food process from supplier to delivery
• How to control allergens
• How to avoid cross-contamination
• The vital role operatives play in controlling allergens

This one-day course can be delivered remotely via Zoom or in-house of there are multiple delegates that require training.