Allergen Awareness Course Online

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This Course at a Glance Define general allergy, food allergy and food intolerance Recognise the basic difference between food allergies and food intolerances Analyse the potential causes and symptoms of food intolerances Identify the most common symptoms and causes of both general allergies and food allergies Understand how addictives can trigger both allergic reactions and food intolerance symptoms Learn how to control the symptoms of allergic reactions Understand why allergy rates are increasing with time Demonstrate the various legislation that apply to allergens Know what practical steps should be taken to ensure your food business complies with the law Understand what coeliac disease is and how it can be triggered by gluten Know how to examine allergens in the food industry Understand the responsibilities of manufacturer to the retailer and the retailer to the customer Know how to prevent cross-contamination in storage and preparation Understand how to communicate and provide allergen information to consumers Know how to monitor and review allergen control systems both internally and externallyAllergen Awareness Course OverviewFood allergies affect 1-2% of adults and 5-8% of children in the United Kingdom, which equates to around 2 million people. Furthermore, every year, roughly 10 people in the United Kingdom die from allergic reactions to food caused by unreported or unidentified allergenic substances. As the number of people with allergies keeps increasing every year, it’s more vital than ever for the employees to be aware of the potential severity of allergic reactions as well as the importance of providing clear and accurate information about the substances used in their food products.When a person’s immune system becomes hypersensitive to particular substances, such as foods, pollen, drugs, or bee venom, an allergic reaction occurs. The majority of allergy sufferers, on the other hand, come from families with a history of allergies or other connected issues. This Allergen Awareness Training Course focuses on food allergies, which develop when the immune system of the body reacts abnormally to certain foods.This extensive Allergen Awareness Training Course provides valuable insight into the potential causes and symptoms of allergies. It further explains the fundamental differences between general allergies, food allergies, and food intolerances. This course will teach you how to comply with UK allergen rules, including how to identify which foods usually cause allergic reactions and how to mark them on food products in accordance with the EU Food Information for Consumers (FIC) Regulation. It then goes on to discuss practical procedures that may be taken to lower the risk of allergens, as well as how to monitor the control measures both internally and externally.Upon successful completion of this Allergen Awareness Training Course, you will be capable of handling food-related emergencies and confident enough in advising consumers on which foods to avoid.Who should take this course?This Allergen Awareness Training Course is aimed at: Nutritionist Business owner Hospitality professionals Anyone suffering from food allergy Parents of children suffering from food allergy Anyone working in the food manufacturing, catering or retail industryThis course is however not limited to employers, employees or a certain sector of work. It rather relates to a wide range of industries reaching every type of audience willing to acquire knowledge about food allergies in order to help themselves or those suffering around them.Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this Allergen Awareness Course Online course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.Assessment MethodThis Allergen Awareness Training Course assesses learners through multiple choice questions (MC