Food Allergy Training in brief: Food Allergy Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the 14 major allergens and where they hide. It takes approx. 15 minutes across 4 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
A single mistake with allergens can kill. Food businesses must be able to tell customers exactly what is in the food they sell.
Food Allergy Training introduces food allergens, the major ones and how reactions happen. It explains prepackaged and non-prepackaged foods and what Natasha's Law requires on labelling. It also covers cross-contamination, preparation and food safety management, for anyone working where food is present.
Food Allergy Training at a glance
| Course | Food Allergy Training |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Food Information Regulations, Natasha's Law Read the official text |
| Further reading | Food Standards Agency |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
What you will be able to do
- Have a better understanding of the 14 major food allergens
- Be aware of cross-contamination and how to prevent
- Understand the changes with the implementation of Natasha’s Law to PPDS food products
What Food Allergy Training covers
Introduction to food allergens
This section covers food allergens and what the differences are between intolerances and allergies.
What is a food allergen, and what are the major ones?
You will look at what a food allergen is and what the most common allergens are.
Prepackaged, non-prepackaged foods and Natasha’s Law
The course then covers what Prepackaged, Non-Prepackaged Foods are and also what Natasha’s law is, why it was implemented and how it protects customers.
Cross-contamination, preparation, and food safety management systems
You will also cover what cross-contamination is and why it is important to prevent cross-contamination with allergens. Also, included in this section is the steps that should be taken for safe preparation and the Food Safety Management Syst
Who should take Food Allergy Training
This course is for any employee working in an environment where food is present.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Food Allergy training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Food Allergy Training. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 15 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the Food Information Regulations, Natasha's Law. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Food Allergy Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Food Allergy Training cover?
It follows Food Information Regulations, Natasha's Law.
How long does Food Allergy Training take?
Approx. 15 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Food Allergy Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
