Allergen Awareness
FOOD SAFETY TRAINING COURSE
Join our 2-hour online class to learn more about allergens, their impact on at-risk populations, and safeguarding against undeclared allergens in your product.
Do you know that 10% of the population suffers from food allergies and that undeclared allergens are the leading cause of food recalls? This makes allergen awareness training a must for food manufacturers! Every employee who handles food should have allergen awareness training to help protect consumers and your business. Allergen management starts with understanding allergens and their impact on at-risk populations.
What you’ll Learn:
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- Definition of a Food Allergy
- Prevalence of Food Allergies
- How Allergens Affect the Food Allergic Population
- Regulatory Status of Food Allergens
- The 9 Major Food Allergens identified by the FDA
- Students who successfully complete the 2-hour course will be issued a Certificate of Training by FSQC
Allergen Awareness Course Details
Course Description
During this short, 2-hour course you’ll learn food allergens that cause reactions, the impact allergens have on the allergic population, and the controls you can implement to safeguard against undeclared allergens in your product.
This course includes:
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- A presentation of the Allergen Awarenss curriculum
- Hands-on learning through classroom discussion
- Examples & Templates: Allergen Control Procedure | Allergen Changeover Matrix | FDA Sec. 555.250 Major Food Allergen Labeling and Cross-contact Draft Compliance Policy Guide
Arlen Keller
Food Safety Training Instructor
FSQC Training Center's Lead Instructor, Arlen Keller, has over 45 years of Food and Beverage Industry experience. His experience includes everything from being an hourly worker on the plant floor to production management, laboratory analyst, and corporate regulatory, food safety, & quality systems management. Arlen uses his real-world, hands-on experience to provide applicable content and instruction.
Read about his complete journey as a food safety professional here.
Food Safety Training General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this course?
This course is designed for anyone looking to develop a working knowledge of proper Allergen Awareness and management, as well as for those people looking to update their training. If you work in or with companies that manufacture, handle, and distribute food or food packaging, this is the right course for you. Positions that commonly take this course include Employees, Supervisors, and Managers from:
How long is the course?
This course is 2 hours in duration.
What's included with this course?
All course materials are provided to you by FSQC Training Center, including sample forms, examples, and templates to assist you in effectively identifying and correcting deficiencies in your Food Safety System. All you need is a willingness to learn!
Do these classes take place online or in-person?
This course is currently only taught LIVE, online. Check out our Upcoming Events to register!
Interested in having your team trained? Contact Us for information on private training.
Will I receive proof of training?
Yes! Upon successfully completing the course, participants will be awarded an FSQC Certificate of Training.