Allergen Awareness and Food Intolerances Online Course

Gain a thorough understanding of the 14 major allergens and your legal obligations with this CPD accredited allergen awareness training course, designed for anyone who works with food in the UK. Allergen awareness is a critical component of food safety, and UK legislation places strict requirements on food businesses to provide accurate allergen information to consumers. This course covers the 14 allergens that must be declared by law — including cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphur dioxide, lupin, and molluscs — and explains how to identify, manage, and communicate allergen risks effectively. You will learn about the legal framework underpinning allergen management in the UK, including Natasha's Law (the UK Food Information Amendment), which requires all food businesses to provide full ingredient and allergen labelling on prepacked for direct sale foods. The course also covers cross-contamination prevention strategies, best practice for allergen communication with customers, and the correct procedures for responding to an allergic reaction. With food allergies affecting an estimated two million people in the UK, proper allergen awareness training is essential for protecting customers and maintaining compliance. Upon completion, you will receive a CPD accredited certificate recognised by employers and environmental health officers across the UK hospitality and food retail sectors.