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Allergen Awareness Food Safety Training

Understand how to handle and manage allergens, prevent cross contamination, and stay compliant with food safety law.
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Allergen Awareness Certificate

Allergen Awareness training is essential for anyone who handles, serves, or prepares food.

This course teaches you how to identify common allergens, prevent cross contamination, and communicate allergen information clearly to customers.

Gain the confidence to protect those with food allergies and ensure your workplace meets Irish and EU food safety regulations.

Who This Course For?

This Allergen Awareness course is designed for anyone involved in preparing, serving, or selling food, including:

- Chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff

- Deli and café workers

- Restaurant and catering staff

- Retail and supermarket employees

- Food truck or takeaway operators

- Managers and supervisors responsible for allergen control

Why take this course?

Under Irish and EU law, food businesses are legally required to provide accurate allergen information and ensure safe food handling practices are in place.
By completing this course, you’ll:

- Understand the 14 major allergens and how to manage them safely
- Learn how to prevent cross-contamination in kitchens and service areas
- Know your legal responsibilities under FSAI allergen regulations
- Communicate allergen information clearly to customers and staff
- Build a safer, more compliant food environment for everyone

What you’ll learn

- Overview of food allergies and intolerances
- The 14 major food allergens and where they are commonly found
- Safe food handling and cleaning to avoid allergen cross contact
- Allergen labelling and menu management
- Legal requirements under Irish and EU food law
- Best practices for communicating with customers about allergens

Course details

- Duration: 1–2 hours

- Assessment: Quiz type assessment

- Certificate: Instant download on completion

- Validity: 3 years

- Access: Works on all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop)

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Testimonials

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I completed the Food safety and HACCP level 1 course and found it clear, practical, and easy to follow. The enrolment was quick, the content was well organized, and the assessment process was straightforward. Highly recommended!

David Griffin

Higly recommend this HACCP course! Clear, practical, and immediately useful for my job. Excellent value for money. Perfect for food professionals.

Patrick Carey

I had a great experience while doing this course, it was very helpful and easy to understand and complete. The course was very informative and structured, so I really enjoyed it.

Mark Gallagher

The haccp course I did was very good. They covered aal the topics required. The study material was good and clear. Will continue using this service.

Sarah Connely

Frequently asked questions

Is this HACCP course accredited?

Yes. Our training meets recognised Irish and EU food safety standards, ensuring it’s suitable for both individuals and businesses looking to meet compliance requirements.

How long will I have access to the course?

You’ll have access for as long as you need to pass the course, giving you plenty of time to complete your training at your own pace.

Do I need any previous qualifications to take this course?

No prior qualifications are required. The course is designed for beginners and experienced food handlers alike.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Once you pass the final assessment, you can instantly download and print your industry recognised certificate.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Absolutely. We offer bulk enrolment options for businesses of all sizes, along with progress tracking tools to monitor staff completion.

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