Food Allergy Awareness Training Course

The British retail consortium published Issue 6 of the Global standard for food safety in July 2011. From January 2012 additions have been introduced to conduct audits against the new standard which have been written to increase the focus on good manufacturing practice and food safety. Introduction to the standards have been made in issue 6, particularly the continuing problem of allergens which have resulted in a number of product recalls both in north America and Europe.

In Issue 6, allergen control has been highlighted and the need for tight allergen procedures has become mandatory.

City and guilds accredited
Instant certification
Easily completed
Industry specific
Satisfies legal requirements
Suitable for all

From £17.50+VAT

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Who needs this course?

“All relevant personnel, including engineers, temporary staff and contractors, shall have received general allergen awareness training and be trained in the company’s allergen handling procedures.” BRC Issue 6.

BCR Therefore make allergen training compulsory which is quite understandable, as reactions to allergens can cause life- threatening medical situations for those affected. Allergen awareness is most important, whether or not a company is involved with BRC standards, and to have undergone this simple yet comprehensive course with City and Guilds Accreditation could have important implications for the diligence.

Course Content for Food Allergy Awareness Training Course

The course is relevant to all staff at whatever level and covers the following:

The reaction caused by food allergies
Common non – food allergies
The main food allergies
Controlling allergen containing products
Other common hazards
Allergic hazards
Preventing cross – contamination
Hand washing technique
Allergen handling PPE
Procedures for delivery, storage, food production and packaging
The importance of correct labelling.
Cleaning & Colour coding
Cleaning methods
Validating cleaning

Duration

About one Hour (but at the speed of the learner).

Testing

When the user is ready to take the first test they can proceed to the 20 multi choice questions, 15 must be answered correctly to achieve City and Guilds Accredited certification. The questions are marked electronically and the results given instantly.

Certification

The City and Guilds Accredited certificate can be printed directly from the user’s PC. Successful candidates will have their results stored in the City and guilds databases, the “Walled Garden”.

Costs

The cost of the Allergen Awareness in the food industry course is £17.50 plus VAT – Multiple discounts available when buying more than 50 courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

QIs allergen awareness training mandatory?
AIt is if companies require BRC Accreditation but we think this is very important little course and would urge all food workers to take it.
QDoes the course apply to food manufacturers only?
ANo. BRC Accreditation is predominantly for manufacturers and retailers but this important topic covers all who work in food.
QHow often would a new user have to re-do this course?
AWe would recommend that like food safety it was re-taken every 3 years.
QAre three different levels of the course?
ANot at the moment. Higher levels would be covered by HACCP and food safety level 3.