Food Allergen Awareness Course (Level 2)

Food Allergen Awareness is essential training for anyone working in a food business. This short online course explains the 14 major allergens, how to identify them in ingredients and dishes, and the steps needed to prevent cross-contamination. You’ll also learn about Natasha’s Law, customer communication, and your legal responsibilities under UK food safety regulations. Designed for kitchen staff, servers, managers, and business owners, the course is interactive, easy to follow, and takes around 1–2 hours to complete. On successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate to demonstrate compliance during inspections. By the end of the course, you and your team will have the knowledge and confidence to keep customers safe, protect your business, and meet legal requirements.

By completing this course, you will: Recognise and understand the 14 legally identified food allergens Apply safe practices to prevent cross-contamination in kitchens and service areas Understand Natasha’s Law and your legal responsibilities for allergen management Communicate allergen information clearly and confidently to customers Keep accurate records to demonstrate compliance during inspections Protect both your customers’ health and your business reputation

Food allergies can be life-threatening, and one mistake could put a customer at serious risk — as well as your business. UK law requires all food businesses to manage allergens safely and provide accurate information to customers. This course gives you the knowledge and practical skills to: Protect customers with food allergies Avoid costly fines, closures, or reputational damage Build customer trust through clear, confident communication Show inspectors that your team is trained and compliant Investing just 1–2 hours now could save your business from serious legal and financial consequences later.

Chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff Front-of-house and serving staff Food business owners and supervisors Anyone handling, preparing, or serving food

On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion. Instantly downloadable in PDF format Valid evidence of training for Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) and inspections Can be printed and displayed in your workplace Includes learner name, course title, completion date, and accreditation details Certificate remains valid for 3 years (recommended renewal period) This certificate demonstrates that you and your team have completed accredited training in Food Allergen Awareness and are committed to customer safety and legal compliance.