Introduction to Allergens Online Training Course
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The Introduction to Allergens Online Training Course provides essential allergen awareness training for food handlers, managers and anyone responsible for the safe preparation, manufacture, sale or service of food.
Accredited by Allergy UK, the course helps learners understand food allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease, while developing awareness of the 14 regulated allergens and the legal responsibilities surrounding allergen management and food information.
Delivered entirely online and completed at the learner's own pace, the course provides a practical and engaging way for food businesses to improve allergen awareness and support safer food handling practices.
Key Features
- Allergy UK accredited online training
- Approximately 1–2 hours to complete
- 100% online and self-paced
- Covers the 14 regulated allergens
- Explains allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease
- Covers allergen legislation and food labelling requirements
- Guidance on managing allergens from purchase through to service
- Interactive exercises and knowledge checks
- Downloadable digital certificate on successful completion
- Suitable for individuals, food handlers and managers
Essential Allergen Awareness Training
Food businesses have a responsibility to ensure the food they manufacture, prepare, sell or serve is safe.
This online allergen training course helps learners understand the risks associated with food allergens and the controls that should be used to minimise those risks.
Learners will develop an understanding of allergic reactions, food intolerances and coeliac disease, as well as how allergen information should be managed and communicated to customers.
What Does the Course Cover?
The Introduction to Allergens course covers key areas including:
- Introduction to food allergens
- The importance of safe food
- Allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease
- Symptoms of allergic reactions and how to respond
- Allergen legislation
- Food labelling requirements
- The 14 regulated allergens
- Foods that may contain regulated allergens
- 'Free from' claims
- Managing allergens from purchase through to service
- Providing allergen information to customers
Interactive exercises, visual content and knowledge checks are used throughout the course to support learner understanding and engagement.
Understanding the 14 Regulated Allergens
The course introduces learners to the 14 allergens that must be declared under UK food information requirements and helps them understand the types of foods in which these allergens may be present.
By improving allergen awareness, food handlers can better recognise potential risks and understand the importance of accurate allergen information throughout food preparation and service.
Managing Allergens in Food Businesses
Effective allergen management requires controls throughout the food handling process.
This course explores allergen management from purchasing ingredients through to preparing and serving food. Learners will understand the importance of food labelling, avoiding allergen risks and providing clear and accurate information to customers.
Who Is This Course Suitable For?
This online course is suitable for food handlers and managers working with all types of food.
It is particularly relevant for employees working in catering, hospitality, restaurants, cafés, food production, food manufacturing, retail and other environments where food is prepared, handled, sold or served.
The course is also ideal for new starter induction where an introduction to food allergens and allergen management is required.
Flexible Online Learning
The course is completed online through the Highfield learning platform and can be accessed using a wide range of devices.
Learners can progress through the training at their own pace, with course content delivered in manageable sections supported by audio, video, transcripts, interactive exercises and knowledge checks.
The average completion time is approximately 1–2 hours.
Assessment and Certification
Knowledge checks and assessments are included throughout the course to help learners monitor their understanding.
Following successful completion, learners receive a downloadable digital certificate, providing evidence that the online allergen awareness training has been completed.
Course Details
Course: Introduction to Allergens Online Training
Training Provider: Highfield Online Training
Accreditation: Allergy UK Accredited
Delivery: Online e-learning
Duration: Approximately 1–2 hours
Certificate: Downloadable digital certificate on successful completion
Suitable For: Food handlers, managers, new starters and employees working with food
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Introduction to Allergens course take?
The average completion time is approximately 1–2 hours. Learners can complete the online course at their own pace.
Is the course completed online?
Yes. The course is delivered entirely online through the Highfield learning platform.
Is the course accredited?
Yes. The Introduction to Allergens course is accredited by Allergy UK.
Does the course cover the 14 regulated allergens?
Yes. The course covers the 14 regulated allergens and the types of foods in which they may be found.
Who is this allergen training course suitable for?
The course is suitable for food handlers and managers working across food production, manufacturing, catering, hospitality, retail and other environments where food is prepared, handled, sold or served.
Does the learner receive a certificate?
Yes. A downloadable digital certificate is available following successful completion of the course.
Is this course suitable for new starter training?
Yes. The course is ideal for new starter induction where employees require an introduction to food allergens and allergen awareness.
Introduction to Allergens Online Training Course
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The Introduction to Allergens Online Training Course provides essential allergen awareness training for food handlers, managers and anyone responsible for the safe preparation, manufacture, sale or service of food.
Accredited by Allergy UK, the course helps learners understand food allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease, while developing awareness of the 14 regulated allergens and the legal responsibilities surrounding allergen management and food information.
Delivered entirely online and completed at the learner's own pace, the course provides a practical and engaging way for food businesses to improve allergen awareness and support safer food handling practices.
Key Features
- Allergy UK accredited online training
- Approximately 1–2 hours to complete
- 100% online and self-paced
- Covers the 14 regulated allergens
- Explains allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease
- Covers allergen legislation and food labelling requirements
- Guidance on managing allergens from purchase through to service
- Interactive exercises and knowledge checks
- Downloadable digital certificate on successful completion
- Suitable for individuals, food handlers and managers
Essential Allergen Awareness Training
Food businesses have a responsibility to ensure the food they manufacture, prepare, sell or serve is safe.
This online allergen training course helps learners understand the risks associated with food allergens and the controls that should be used to minimise those risks.
Learners will develop an understanding of allergic reactions, food intolerances and coeliac disease, as well as how allergen information should be managed and communicated to customers.
What Does the Course Cover?
The Introduction to Allergens course covers key areas including:
- Introduction to food allergens
- The importance of safe food
- Allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease
- Symptoms of allergic reactions and how to respond
- Allergen legislation
- Food labelling requirements
- The 14 regulated allergens
- Foods that may contain regulated allergens
- 'Free from' claims
- Managing allergens from purchase through to service
- Providing allergen information to customers
Interactive exercises, visual content and knowledge checks are used throughout the course to support learner understanding and engagement.
Understanding the 14 Regulated Allergens
The course introduces learners to the 14 allergens that must be declared under UK food information requirements and helps them understand the types of foods in which these allergens may be present.
By improving allergen awareness, food handlers can better recognise potential risks and understand the importance of accurate allergen information throughout food preparation and service.
Managing Allergens in Food Businesses
Effective allergen management requires controls throughout the food handling process.
This course explores allergen management from purchasing ingredients through to preparing and serving food. Learners will understand the importance of food labelling, avoiding allergen risks and providing clear and accurate information to customers.
Who Is This Course Suitable For?
This online course is suitable for food handlers and managers working with all types of food.
It is particularly relevant for employees working in catering, hospitality, restaurants, cafés, food production, food manufacturing, retail and other environments where food is prepared, handled, sold or served.
The course is also ideal for new starter induction where an introduction to food allergens and allergen management is required.
Flexible Online Learning
The course is completed online through the Highfield learning platform and can be accessed using a wide range of devices.
Learners can progress through the training at their own pace, with course content delivered in manageable sections supported by audio, video, transcripts, interactive exercises and knowledge checks.
The average completion time is approximately 1–2 hours.
Assessment and Certification
Knowledge checks and assessments are included throughout the course to help learners monitor their understanding.
Following successful completion, learners receive a downloadable digital certificate, providing evidence that the online allergen awareness training has been completed.
Course Details
Course: Introduction to Allergens Online Training
Training Provider: Highfield Online Training
Accreditation: Allergy UK Accredited
Delivery: Online e-learning
Duration: Approximately 1–2 hours
Certificate: Downloadable digital certificate on successful completion
Suitable For: Food handlers, managers, new starters and employees working with food
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Introduction to Allergens course take?
The average completion time is approximately 1–2 hours. Learners can complete the online course at their own pace.
Is the course completed online?
Yes. The course is delivered entirely online through the Highfield learning platform.
Is the course accredited?
Yes. The Introduction to Allergens course is accredited by Allergy UK.
Does the course cover the 14 regulated allergens?
Yes. The course covers the 14 regulated allergens and the types of foods in which they may be found.
Who is this allergen training course suitable for?
The course is suitable for food handlers and managers working across food production, manufacturing, catering, hospitality, retail and other environments where food is prepared, handled, sold or served.
Does the learner receive a certificate?
Yes. A downloadable digital certificate is available following successful completion of the course.
Is this course suitable for new starter training?
Yes. The course is ideal for new starter induction where employees require an introduction to food allergens and allergen awareness.
The Introduction to Allergens Online Training Course provides essential allergen awareness training for food handlers, managers and anyone responsible for the safe preparation, manufacture, sale or service of food.
Accredited by Allergy UK, the course helps learners understand food allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease, while developing awareness of the 14 regulated allergens and the legal responsibilities surrounding allergen management and food information.
Delivered entirely online and completed at the learner's own pace, the course provides a practical and engaging way for food businesses to improve allergen awareness and support safer food handling practices.
Key Features
- Allergy UK accredited online training
- Approximately 1–2 hours to complete
- 100% online and self-paced
- Covers the 14 regulated allergens
- Explains allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease
- Covers allergen legislation and food labelling requirements
- Guidance on managing allergens from purchase through to service
- Interactive exercises and knowledge checks
- Downloadable digital certificate on successful completion
- Suitable for individuals, food handlers and managers
Essential Allergen Awareness Training
Food businesses have a responsibility to ensure the food they manufacture, prepare, sell or serve is safe.
This online allergen training course helps learners understand the risks associated with food allergens and the controls that should be used to minimise those risks.
Learners will develop an understanding of allergic reactions, food intolerances and coeliac disease, as well as how allergen information should be managed and communicated to customers.
What Does the Course Cover?
The Introduction to Allergens course covers key areas including:
- Introduction to food allergens
- The importance of safe food
- Allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease
- Symptoms of allergic reactions and how to respond
- Allergen legislation
- Food labelling requirements
- The 14 regulated allergens
- Foods that may contain regulated allergens
- 'Free from' claims
- Managing allergens from purchase through to service
- Providing allergen information to customers
Interactive exercises, visual content and knowledge checks are used throughout the course to support learner understanding and engagement.
Understanding the 14 Regulated Allergens
The course introduces learners to the 14 allergens that must be declared under UK food information requirements and helps them understand the types of foods in which these allergens may be present.
By improving allergen awareness, food handlers can better recognise potential risks and understand the importance of accurate allergen information throughout food preparation and service.
Managing Allergens in Food Businesses
Effective allergen management requires controls throughout the food handling process.
This course explores allergen management from purchasing ingredients through to preparing and serving food. Learners will understand the importance of food labelling, avoiding allergen risks and providing clear and accurate information to customers.
Who Is This Course Suitable For?
This online course is suitable for food handlers and managers working with all types of food.
It is particularly relevant for employees working in catering, hospitality, restaurants, cafés, food production, food manufacturing, retail and other environments where food is prepared, handled, sold or served.
The course is also ideal for new starter induction where an introduction to food allergens and allergen management is required.
Flexible Online Learning
The course is completed online through the Highfield learning platform and can be accessed using a wide range of devices.
Learners can progress through the training at their own pace, with course content delivered in manageable sections supported by audio, video, transcripts, interactive exercises and knowledge checks.
The average completion time is approximately 1–2 hours.
Assessment and Certification
Knowledge checks and assessments are included throughout the course to help learners monitor their understanding.
Following successful completion, learners receive a downloadable digital certificate, providing evidence that the online allergen awareness training has been completed.
Course Details
Course: Introduction to Allergens Online Training
Training Provider: Highfield Online Training
Accreditation: Allergy UK Accredited
Delivery: Online e-learning
Duration: Approximately 1–2 hours
Certificate: Downloadable digital certificate on successful completion
Suitable For: Food handlers, managers, new starters and employees working with food
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Introduction to Allergens course take?
The average completion time is approximately 1–2 hours. Learners can complete the online course at their own pace.
Is the course completed online?
Yes. The course is delivered entirely online through the Highfield learning platform.
Is the course accredited?
Yes. The Introduction to Allergens course is accredited by Allergy UK.
Does the course cover the 14 regulated allergens?
Yes. The course covers the 14 regulated allergens and the types of foods in which they may be found.
Who is this allergen training course suitable for?
The course is suitable for food handlers and managers working across food production, manufacturing, catering, hospitality, retail and other environments where food is prepared, handled, sold or served.
Does the learner receive a certificate?
Yes. A downloadable digital certificate is available following successful completion of the course.
Is this course suitable for new starter training?
Yes. The course is ideal for new starter induction where employees require an introduction to food allergens and allergen awareness.
Delivery & Shipping
Delivery & Shipping
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If you want your parcel to be left unattended on your premises, please ensure the safe place you choose is protected from the elements and hidden from public view to avoid damage and theft. Please note we cannot be held responsible for the theft or damage of parcels that have been left unattended in accordance with your instructions.
UK Shipping
Please note that some orders will require a signature on delivery. If you would prefer the parcel to be delivered to somewhere other than your main address, the checkout allows for a separate billing and delivery addresses to be entered, as well as specifying Any Special Instructions For Delivery.
Standard Shipping
Standard shipping on the majority of UK mainland orders up to £75 is £4.99 ex vat. UK orders of £75 or over will qualify for free delivery.
There are exceptions to the above, such as remote areas and islands will be subject to a shipping surcharge. These include Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands and the Highlands of Scotland.
Postcodes where surcharges apply include, AB37, AB38, AB41-AB56, BT1-94, FK19-FK21, HS1-HS9, IV1-IV20, IV25, IV30-IV37, IV44, IV63, KA27, KA28, KW1-KW17, PA20-PA49, PA60-PA78, PH15-PH26, PH30-PH44, PH49, PH50, ZE1-ZE3.
Goods delivered using this option will be sent using the most economical method, usually Royal Mail Parcel Post or courier. We reserve the right to choose the shipping method which will depend upon a number of factors including the weight and value of the parcel as well as the location of the delivery address.
Express & Overnight
Express & Overnight shipping on the majority of UK mainland orders is £6.99 ex vat. This option typically 1-2 working days. For orders received before 2pm, goods that are in stock will normally be dispatched the same day and usually delivered the next working day.
Orders received on a weekend will be shipped on the next working day.
Customised items such as embroidered clothing that state specific lead times in their product description are not eligible for this service.
Where a product is unavailable for any reason or unsuitable for next day delivery, we will contact you as soon as possible on the day of order and a refund will be offered.
Courier (Highlands and Islands)
The courier service to remote areas (please see the list above in standard shipping) is £9.99 ex vat depending on postcode. Delivery typically takes 2 working days.
Overseas Shipping
For overseas shipping please contact us with your requirements.
Incoterms: All EU and international shipments are supplied under Incoterms® 2020 – Delivered at Place (DAP). This means that while we arrange delivery to the destination country, the buyer is responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs charges upon arrival.
General Delivery Terms and Conditions
We will process your order right away. We will normally despatch your order to you in 1 to 2 business days of receipt. Certain items including thermometers that require calibration tests before will take longer to process.
We will make every effort to ensure goods are delivered in accordance with estimated timescales. However, once the goods have been despatched by us, they are outside of our direct control. We therefore cannot be held responsible for delivery delays and accept no liability for any delay or failure to deliver the products within estimated timescales.
We will not have any responsibility or liability for the non-delivery of any products unless either:
a) all of the products charged for are not delivered, or
b) you give us full details of the shortages within 3 working days of the part delivery.
Our total liability to you for the non-delivery of any products is limited to delivering the products to you within 10 days of you telling us about the non-delivery or, at our option, crediting your account with the value of the products not delivered plus the delivery charge. We reserve the right to substitute a product of equal or higher value in the event of supply difficulties.
If the buyer fails to accept delivery of the goods at a time when they are due to be delivered, a re-delivery charge may be applicable and charged to the buyer.
Claims for non-delivery must be given in writing to us within 28 days of order or notification of despatch of the goods.
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