Description
Allergen Awareness CPD Course
Approved by IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards & the Institute of Hospitality
Allergic reactions can be life-threatening, and with the number of allergy sufferers on the rise, awareness has never been more crucial—especially in the food industry.
This CPD-certified course provides a clear understanding of food allergies, intolerances, and general allergic reactions. You’ll learn the difference between them, explore the 14 allergens covered by law, and understand how food additives and cross-contamination can trigger serious responses. The course also looks at the symptoms of allergic reactions and current theories on why allergy rates are increasing.
Practical, easy-to-follow modules guide you through how to manage allergens effectively, reduce risks, and put monitoring controls in place both internally and externally.
What You’ll Learn
The difference between allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities
The 14 allergens covered by legislation
How food additives can trigger reactions
Symptoms to watch for and how to respond
Best practices to prevent cross-contamination
How to monitor and maintain allergen control procedures
Who Should Take This Course?
Ideal for anyone working in the food or hospitality sector—from kitchen staff to managers—this course can be taken individually or rolled out to entire teams.
Why Train Online?
Flexible, self-paced, and cost-effective. Learn on your schedule and gain CPD credits while keeping your workplace safe and compliant.
Next Steps
Pair this course with Food Safety Level 2 for deeper food hygiene knowledge.
Duration: 100 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).