Food Allergen Awareness is an essential online course by iKooK Culinary Academy, designed for food handlers, caterers, chefs, kitchen assistants, food vendors, front-of-house staff, food delivery preparation teams, and anyone involved in preparing, serving, packaging, or selling food.

Food allergies can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening reactions. This course helps learners understand what food allergens are, why allergen control is important, and how to prevent allergen contamination in a food business or food preparation environment.

The course covers the 14 major allergens required by UK food law, allergen labelling, Natasha’s Law, cross-contact, communication with customers, safe food preparation, storage, cleaning, and what to do if a customer has an allergic reaction.

Learners will understand how to handle allergen information correctly, reduce the risk of allergen cross-contact, and support safer food service for customers with allergies, intolerances, or special dietary needs.