CPL Learning
Allergen and Natasha's Law training courses
Get your team up to speed and comply with UK allergen training legislation with our quick 30-minute eLearning course on the Access CPL Learning platform.
This course covers everything from allergen awareness to Natasha's Law and food business allergen labelling. Plus, it's the only course approved by Allergen Accreditation.
What’s covered in this Allergen and Natasha’s Law e-Learning course?
Discover the perfect course for introducing your teams to Natasha’s Law and ensuring allergen compliance in your hospitality venue.
About this course
- Identifying the 14 allergens that must be labelled as being present in foods.
- Recognising the common symptoms of allergic reaction and what to do in an emergency.
- The rules and laws relating to allergens in food and drink, including Natasha’s Law.
- How food should be labelled, stored, handled and packaged safely.
- The difference between food allergies and intolerances and the impact on people who suffer with them.
Who should take this course?
Our courses are designed for food and drink handlers in all areas of the hospitality sector, including but not limited to:
- Front of house roles such as waiters, servers and bar tenders.
- Managers and supervisors.
- Back of house roles, such as chefs, kitchen porters and assistants.
More info
- Online course and assessment.
- Valid for up to 1 year after purchase.
- Can be completed in 30 minutes.
- At the end of the course, you will be tested with an end of learning assessment of 10 questions, of which you must achieve a 100% pass rate to receive your certificate.
- Endorsed by CPD and the Institute of Hospitality
Why use Access CPL Learning for allergen training?
- Trustworthy expertise – Our courses are the real deal, accredited and developed in close collaboration with experts in the field. Our Allergen Awareness course is the only course approved by Allergen Accreditation
- Learn anywhere, anytime – Whether you're on your mobile or tablet, our content is designed for easy access and maximum engagement.
- Demonstrate compliance – Record, view and track Allergen Awareness compliance across your estate with easy access to digital certification for your team members.
- Accessible - We're committed to making learning accessible for everyone by incorporating tools like dyslexia-friendly fonts, font customisation, audio voiceovers, and background colour choices in our courses, ensuring learners with diverse needs and preferences can effectively engage and complete their learning.
- Up to date training – Access CPL Learning courses are regularly updated ensuring the most up to date and compliant content.
Customer Success Story: Namco Funscape
Dive into the success story of Namco Funscape (Part of BNAE), where the implementation of CPL Learning revolutionized their training process.
The results speak for themselves: Namco Funscape saw a 97% compliance score across the business for the induction programme.
Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, this case study is a must-read for anyone looking to take their hospitality training to the next level.
Delivered on our hospitality LMS
The Access Hospitality LMS is a learning & development platform that has been designed to deliver a more engaging learning experience for team members. Improve engagement and reduce employee turnover by providing development opportunities.
With Access LMS hospitality software, you can deliver learning in the same way through a user-orientated digital platform, accessible on any device and offering a user-friendly, intelligent interface.
FAQs
Is allergen training a legal requirement?
In the UK, food businesses must make sure that their staff receive training on allergens. This training should include information on the 14 food allergens that must be labelled as being present in foods.
As well as the 14 allergens, this course also explains the legal frameworks relating to allergens and describes the different considerations depending on where food is sold and how it’s packaged.
Since 1st October 2021 is has been a legal requirement for businesses to include a full ingredients label and highlighting any of the 14 major allergens it contains under Natasha’s Law. This course also helps you to understand the impact of Natasha’s Law and how it keeps customers safe.
Who should receive allergen training?
All staff who prepare, handle, store or package food as part of their role should receive training on allergens so they know how to handle food safely. This includes front of house, back of house and managers within the business.
Allergen training should be renewed periodically to ensure training is up to date.
How do I track the progress of an employees training?
Access CPL Learning gives you full visibility of completed courses on an individual level, by site and by region; giving you a complete overview of mandatory and optional course completion rates.
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