Food safety

Food Allergen Awareness

Common allergens and handling customer questions with confidence.

Coming soon

IEUK

What it will cover

What an allergy is
The major allergens
Preventing cross-contact
Labelling and menus
Answering customers
What to do in an emergency

Who it is for

Anyone who prepares, serves or sells food.

Why employers train for this

Food businesses must provide allergen information and make sure staff know how to handle it (Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 and its UK equivalent).

Where it is planned

Ireland, United Kingdom. Rules can differ by country, state and workplace, so check what applies to you.

This course is in development and is not on sale yet. Pricing and enrolment will be published before launch. On completion, trainees will receive a certificate of completion issued by CertiSpark. This is not a regulated qualification and does not replace your employer's duties or site-specific training. It does not guarantee any inspection outcome.

Questions

When can I take Food Allergen Awareness?

It is still in development. We will publish the launch date, pricing and enrolment before it opens.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. Trainees who complete the course will get a named certificate of completion from CertiSpark. It is not an accredited qualification.

Which countries is it for?

It is planned for Ireland, United Kingdom. Each course page lists the countries it covers.

Can I train my whole team?

That is the plan. You will be able to enrol staff and keep their completions in one training log.

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