An Introduction to Allergens and the Law
This half day online course will be led by one of RSSL’s food safety consultants, and will introduce delegates to allergens, what they are and why we need to tell consumers about them.
We will consider the types of food hypersensitivities people can have, including allergies, intolerances, and coeliac disease, and explore what the differences between these are. We will look in depth at what information must be provided legally to consumers and how this must be done in different situations, including for prepacked foods and foods sold loose, as well as looking at Natasha’s Law and what this means for businesses. We will consider how important communication with the consumer is and look at some examples of the consequences when things go wrong.
There will be knowledge checks and interactive exercises throughout the session to help cement the learnings for the delegates.
Interested in allergen training for your team? Contact us today.
This course is ideally suited to those who are relatively new to the food industry, or those needing a refresher on allergens and what the legal requirements for the provision of information are. We explore different eating scenarios so the content is relevant to those working in food service as well as manufacturing.
The course includes the following topics :
Food hypersensitivity
The legal requirements
What information must be provided and how – prepacked and loose foods
Natasha’s Law
Communicating risks
Warning consumers about contamination risks
Unhelpful warnings and risks of over-labelling
Other available sources of guidance and information
Group work to decide how to provide information and to spot menu mistakes
By the end of this course you will:
Understand what allergens are and the symptoms of an allergic reaction
Know the differences between allergies, intolerances and Coeliac disease
Have knowledge of the legal requirements for providing allergen information
Know how to communicate with a consumer with an allergy and what your obligations are
Learn from the best in the industry. Our diverse team of highly experienced subject matter experts are passionate about sharing their knowledge with you.
We offer bespoke in-house training solutions to you and your organisation. Contact an expert today to talk about your team and your specific requirements.
At RSSL, we're passionate about sharing our expertise and nurturing the next generation of food industry professionals. With the safety of the consumer at the heart of everything we do, we strive to be at the forefront in our allergen services, and to support our clients in tackling the challenges they face effectively.
More than 20 years of experience in providing allergen support to the food industry
Courses and consulting led by highly experienced experts
On-site support, supplier assessments, policy reviews
Both off-the-shelf and bespoke training packages available
Small-group training adjusted to individual learning styles and needs
