Level 2 Award in Allergy Awareness: E-learning
Allergen training is not optional. Since Natasha’s Law, training is a mandatory legal requirement.
The death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse in 2016, and the legislative response that followed, changed the obligations of every food business in England. Natasha’s Law, formally the Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019, requires all pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) food to carry full ingredient and allergen labelling.
It came into force on 1 October 2021. The Food Information Regulations 2014 require clear allergen information for all food sold loose or served directly to consumers.
These are legal requirements, not aspirational standards. A food handler who does not understand allergens, cannot communicate allergen information accurately, or does not know how to prevent cross-contamination puts customers at serious risk of harm, and exposes their employer to criminal liability.
This Level 2 Award in Allergy Awareness gives food handlers the knowledge they need to work safely and legally in an allergen-aware environment.
What You Will Learn
- The 14 major allergens specified in Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 and the Food Information Regulations 2014
- The difference between a food allergy, food intolerance and coeliac disease, and why this matters in practice
- The legal duties of food business operators under the Food Information Regulations 2014 and Natasha’s Law
- Cross-contamination risk, including how allergens spread through preparation environments, equipment and packaging
- Prevention strategies, including ingredient management, preparation procedures, cleaning protocols and staff communication
- Communicating allergen information to customers: what to say, how to say it, and what to do when you are not sure
- Labelling requirements for pre-packed, PPDS and loose food
- The importance of allergen documentation, ingredient lists and supplier verification
Course Details
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| Level | Level 2 (RQF) |
| Format | Fully online, self-paced |
| Duration | Approximately 3 hours of learning |
| Certificate | QNUK Level 2 Award in Allergy Awareness (Ofqual accredited). PDF issued on completion |
| Assessment | Online examination |
| Access | Immediate on enrolment, and compatible with all devices |
Related Courses
For management and supervisory staff responsible for allergen policy, menu planning or staff training oversight, the Level 3 Award in Food Allergy Management provides the appropriate depth.
For early years and childcare settings, see our dedicated Level 2 Food Allergy Awareness for Early Years course.
Certificate:
- Level 2 Award in Allergy Awareness
- PDF format certificates are issued as standard, as soon as you complete the course.
Course duration:
- This allergen awareness course will take the average learner around 3 hours to complete.
Test:
- This allergen awareness course is tested online, and you’ll need to gain a minimum of 70% to pass.
- You will undertake a multiple choice exam at the end of the course with short tests throughout to help cement your learning.
Pre-requisites:
- We recommend that you have a reasonable understanding of English & maths (e.g. GCSE grade C/Level 2) before undertaking this course.
Candidates:
- Purchase a place for yourself, or purchase a bundle for your colleagues.
Geographical coverage:
- This allergen awareness qualification is available to candidates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- The qualification can be delivered in other countries however candidates should be aware that the content was developed in accordance with current UK practice, protocols & guidance.
Venue:
- This course can be run on any electronic device, but we recommend that a laptop/desktop is used to ensure that you can see the screen clearly.
Joining instructions:
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- Classroom & Blended Courses: Our expert instructors can travel directly to your venue to deliver private group training. Alternatively, we can host your team at our dedicated training centre in Knutsford. This is the most cost-effective route for group compliance.
- Online E-Learning Courses: We offer volume tier discounts for corporate clients purchasing multiple training seats. Our team handles the enrolment setup on our end to get your candidates registered quickly and seamlessly.
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- Established Quality: We deliver expert safety training with a consistent 5-star rating from thousands of corporate and private clients.
- Certified Excellence: Our courses carry full backing and certification from Chris Garland Training alongside Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisations. They meet all Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Ofsted standards.
- Expert Instructors: Professionally qualified instructors deliver every session. They hold enhanced DBS certificates and undergo rigorous quality assurance monitoring.
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