Food allergies send thousands to the hospital each year, yet even trace amounts of allergenic protein can slip into food through careless handling. This engaging course equips food manufacturers, caterers, and retail staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to keep consumers safe. Using real‑world case studies, you will explore why allergens behave differently from microbes, the cost of recalls, and how worldwide regulations such as EU 1169/2011 and the US FDA Food Allergen Labelling Act shape daily practice.
Step by step, the course breaks down the effective control of allergens. You will learn to draft a risk-based Allergen Control Plan that covers supplier approval, segregated storage, colour-coded tools, validated cleaning, rapid on-site testing, and documentation. Detailed lessons explain accurate ingredient declarations, precautionary “may contain” wording, and crisis communication during a recall. Interactive activities demonstrate how GMP, HACCP, and modern predictive technologies work together to eliminate cross-contact and verify sanitation.
Whether you are new to food safety or a quality manager looking to update your skills, this short course will enhance your professional credibility in under three hours. Practical checklists, templates, and mixed-media lessons make complex legislation and science easy to understand. Earn an Alison certificate and show your commitment to allergy‑aware production. Enrol now and start building a food system where every consumer can eat with confidence and peace of mind.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
View All Learning Outcomes View Less All Alison courses are free to enrol, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
Your Alison certificate is:
- Ideal for sharing with potential employers.
- Great for your CV, professional social media profiles, and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill, and achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.
Alison offers 2 types of Certificate for completed Certificate courses:
- Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.
- Physical Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate
All Certificate are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certificate, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certificate, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Account Settings.