Considerations for Allergen Sampling and Analysis

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Key Considerations for Sampling and Testing Food Allergens in Products and Ingredients

This half day online course, led by one of our expert consultants, will outline the key considerations for anyone needing to sample and test for food allergens in products, ingredients and environmental samples.

 

Testing plays an important role in the management of allergens within a food business. It can be critical in supporting contamination investigations and the substantiation of label claims. In this course, we will give you the tools to ensure you are carrying out the right testing to provide the information you need, along with an awareness of the potential pitfalls.

 

Highly interactive, the course considers a range of scenarios where sampling and testing might be needed, covering key aspects of where and how to sample and which testing

 

Interested in allergen training for your team? Contact us today. 

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Duration
4 hrs
CPD Hours
4 hrs
Locations
  • Online (Teams)

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for anyone involved in allergen sampling and testing, for those that review testing data from suppliers or for anyone looking to refresh their knowledge.

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Key topics

The course covers the following topics:

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    Food allergy, intolerance and Coeliac disease
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    Regulated allergens
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    Key considerations for sampling including sample type, size and location
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    The importance of including a positive control
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    Different types of laboratory-based tests
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    Considerations and common challenges when commissioning allergen testing
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    Some pros and cons of factory-based tests
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    How to interpret your testing results
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    Applying uncertainty to results
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    Working in groups to interrogate results from testing

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will:

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    Know the differences between food hypersensitivities, such as allergies and intolerances
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    Understand the key considerations for successful sampling
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    Be aware of the different tests available and when to use them
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    Have knowledge of the potential challenges and watchouts around testing
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    Know how to interpret your results and decide on next steps
Meet your expert tutors

Learn from the best in the industry. Our diverse team of highly experienced subject matter experts are passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. 

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Barbara Hirst

Barbara is widely recognised as an expert in the field of allergen management. Her extensive analytical background, coupled with more than 20 years' experience working with food manufacturers and retailers, allows her to provide support to food businesses in all aspects of allergen management, from risk assessment to implementation of the controls required to manage those risks.
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Jessica Sage

Jessica has over 15 years of experience in the food industry, beginning her career in the laboratory, where she developed expertise in allergen testing methods. With a strong understanding of diverse manufacturing environments, Jessica now advises food businesses on effective allergen management strategies.
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Leyla Collins

Leyla Collins has 10 years’ experience of supporting food businesses and is well versed in advising on allergen risk analysis and effective allergen management. Leyla is skilled in recommending the best testing approaches and advising on how to collect the evidence required to demonstrate that allergens are being managed effectively.

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Considerations for Allergen Sampling and Analysis
22 Jul 2025
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Online (Teams)
£250 excl VAT
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Need to Contact Us
+44 (0)118 918 4000
foodsales@rssl.com
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Why choose RSSL?

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.

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    More than 20 years of experience in providing allergen support to the food industry
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    Courses and consulting led by highly experienced experts
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    On-site support, supplier assessments, policy reviews
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    Both off-the-shelf and bespoke training packages available
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    Small-group training adjusted to individual learning styles and needs