Food Allergen Awareness (UK)
Help your team protect customers with food allergies. This short course gives frontline staff the practical skills to manage allergen risks and respond to emergencies.
Course overview
Food allergies affect a significant portion of the UK population, with approximately 2.4 million adults (6%) and 1 in 20 children diagnosed with a food allergy. For those affected, even trace amounts of an allergen can be life-threatening.
Studies show that most severe food-related emergencies occur while dining out, making it essential for front-of-house staff to understand the serious risks food allergies pose.
- Communicate effectively with customers and kitchen staff about food allergies
- Identify and prevent cross-contamination risks
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis
- Respond appropriately to a food allergy emergency
- Understand Natasha’s Law and its impact on food labelling requirements
- Develop and implement allergen management plans to ensure compliance with UK regulations
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What you’ll learn
- Understand what food allergies are and how they differ from intolerances
- Identify the 14 allergens that must be declared by law in the UK
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis
- Communicate effectively with customers about allergen concerns
- Prevent allergen cross-contact in front-of-house and kitchen settings
- Respond confidently in a food allergy emergency
- Understand the legal requirements of Natasha’s Law
Why choose this course?
- Supports compliance with UK allergen regulations, including Natasha’s Law
- Reduces the risk of serious incidents in your venue
- Builds staff confidence and consistency in allergen communication
- Ideal for all hospitality staff, including casuals and new starters
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