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Welcome to the Food Standards Agency food allergy and intolerance online training
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Introduction
This interactive training has been developed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for Local Authorities' enforcement officers. However, it might also be of interest to food industry organisations and businesses, consumers and others who would like to learn more about food allergies and how to handle allergens safely.
Eating safely when living with a food allergy is a challenge. The only way to manage the condition is avoidance of the food that causes a reaction. It is important that Food Business Operators (FBOs) provide safe food, and it is the responsibility of local authorities to enforce the rules in relation to allergens.
In the UK, there are approximately:
- 1-2% of adults and 5-8% of children who live with a food allergy
- 1 in 100 people have coeliac disease
The modules in this training
There are six modules which include a knowledge check at the end of each one. You will need to register, answer a short survey and then study the modules. Once you have completed each module, you will be able to complete the assessed test for each module. You will need to pass all six module tests to gain your certificate. The progress bar on the main course menu page will help you to track your progress.
Step 1: Register, answer the survey and study the modules. The training contains six modules relating to food allergy and intolerance, with a knowledge check at the end of each module.
These modules are divided into the following themes:
- Module 1: Effects that allergies have in the body
- Module 2: The rules for allergen information
- Module 3: Managing allergens in the factory
- Module 4: Providing accurate allergen information for prepacked and non-prepacked food
- Module 5: Managing allergens in a catering environment
- Module 6: The use of voluntary labelling
Step 2: Complete the tests and get your certificate. Once you have completed the modules, you will be able to take the module tests. If you answer 85% of all questions correctly on the tests, you will be able to download a certificate worth three hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to demonstrate your knowledge. You will find links to the relevant test at the end of each module. If you wish to take the test later you can find a link on the main course menu.
If you require any technical support, please email fsa@indegu-support.co.uk
If you would like to update or refresh your skills at a later date, you will be able to take the course again and download a new certificate with an updated date. To retake this course, please click on the "restart the training" button at the bottom of this page.
This training has been updated to reflect changes in legislation for prepacked and direct sale (PPDS) products which came into force on 1st October 2021.
Good luck,
The FSA Food Hypersensitivity Team