🥜 Allergen Awareness Online Course
CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards & Institute of Hospitality Approved
Duration: 100 Minutes | Digital Certificate Included
📘 Course Overview
Food allergies and intolerances are on the rise — and for those working in food handling, catering, or hospitality, understanding allergens is not just important, it’s a legal obligation.
Our Allergen Awareness Online Course provides essential training on identifying allergens, preventing cross-contamination, and communicating allergen information accurately to consumers.
Whether you’re part of a restaurant team, café, catering business, or food manufacturing company, this course helps ensure safe service for customers and legal compliance for your business..
🎯 Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
✅ Understand the difference between allergies, food intolerances, and their symptoms
✅ Identify the 14 allergens covered by UK law
✅ Explain the causes and symptoms of allergic reactions
✅ Understand labelling, food additives, and legal responsibilities
✅ Take practical steps to prevent allergen cross-contamination
✅ Communicate allergen risks and control measures to consumers
✅ Implement internal and external monitoring systems to maintain safety
📋 Course Modules
| Module | Title | Pass Mark |
| 1 | Food Intolerance and Allergens: The Basics | 70% |
| 2 | Food Intolerances – Causes and Symptoms | 70% |
| 3 | Allergies – Causes and Symptoms | 70% |
| 4 | Allergen Facts | 70% |
| 5 | Food Allergens and the Law | 70% |
| 6 | Food Allergens – Practical Steps | 70% |
| 7 | Allergen Information for Consumers | 70% |
| 8 | Internal Monitoring and Review | 70% |
| 9 | External Monitoring and Review | 70% |
👥 Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Food handlers, chefs, kitchen staff, and caterers
- Hospitality teams in restaurants, bars, and hotels
- Front-of-house and waiting staff
- Food business owners and managers
- Manufacturers and food prep teams
- Anyone responsible for food service safety and compliance
🛠️ Key Features & Benefits
- 🎓 Fully accredited training with recognised CPD certification
- 🧠 Learn at your own pace with flexible, online delivery
- 💻 Ideal for individuals or teams across the food industry
- 🛡️ Helps meet legal duties under food safety and allergen regulations
- 🏷️ Includes consumer communication, monitoring, and review procedures
📈 Further Learning Opportunities
To expand your food safety knowledge, consider pairing this course with:
- Food Safety Level 2 (Catering, Retail or Manufacturing)
- Introduction to HACCP Level 2
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Fire Safety Awareness
These are particularly useful if you’re aiming to manage food operations or lead a kitchen or catering team.
🖥️ System Requirements
- 🌐 Up-to-date web browser
- 💾 1GB+ RAM
- 📶 Broadband connection (3Mb+)
- 🎞️ Latest video drivers
✅ Enrol Today
Food allergens can be life-threatening — don’t leave safety to chance. Equip yourself and your team with the knowledge to protect customers and remain legally compliant.
Register now or contact us for group training solutions.
