Allergen Awareness Course Online

Practical online allergen awareness training for food businesses and food handlers. Learn about the 14 major allergens, cross-contact risks and communicating allergen information to customers. Assessment and completion certificate included.

About This Allergen Awareness Course

This allergen awareness course from The Food Standard provides practical training on the 14 major food allergens, cross-contact risks, labelling requirements and how to communicate allergen information to customers. It is designed for food handlers and food business staff across the UK.

This is a practical awareness course — not a regulated allergen qualification.

What You'll Learn

  • The 14 major allergens and their sources
  • How allergens cause reactions in sensitive individuals
  • Cross-contact risks during food preparation
  • Allergen labelling requirements for food businesses
  • How to communicate allergen information to customers
  • What to do when a customer has an allergen query
45–60 mins
Duration
30 questions
Assessment
75%
Pass Mark
£9.99
Price

Instant access · Unlimited retakes · Downloadable completion certificate

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This platform provides practical awareness training only. The Food Standard courses are not regulated qualifications or government-approved certifications.

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