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Allergen Awareness Training

🌟  ANAB Accredited Allergen Awareness Training 🌟


At Certivance, we proudly offer a comprehensive Allergen Awareness Training program in partnership with Always Food Safe. This 100% online, ANAB-accredited course provides essential knowledge to keep your customers safe and meet food safety requirements nationwide. Perfect for anyone in the food industry, this training equips you to prevent and manage allergen-related risks effectively.


Why Choose Our Allergen Awareness Training?


  • Fully Online & Video-Based Training
    Complete the 1-hour training at your convenience on any device. Our engaging video-based format ensures effective learning, available in both English and Spanish.


  • ANAB Accredited Exam – 2 Attempts
    Take the 40-question, ANAB-accredited exam online with a required 75% pass rate. A free retake is included if needed.


  • Valid for 3 Years
    Once certified, your Allergen Awareness Certificate remains valid for 3 years, ensuring compliance and industry relevance.


Who Needs Allergen Awareness Training?


While allergen awareness training is only mandatory in certain states, it is highly recommended for everyone working in the food service industry. Ensuring your staff understands the risks associated with food allergies can help protect your customers and potentially save lives.


Currently, training is legally required in the following locations:


  • Illinois, Michigan, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland


Even if your state does not require it, under FDA Food Code 2013, you still have a legal and moral obligation to serve safe food and protect allergy sufferers. This course is an essential resource for all food service staff to maintain a safe dining experience for everyone.


Learning Objectives:


  • Understand personal responsibility in protecting customers from allergen-related incidents.
  • Identify the 8 major allergens, hidden allergens, and importance of labeling.
  • Recognize the importance of hygiene and cleaning to prevent cross-contact.
  • Implement steps to ensure allergen-free food preparation and service.


Course Contents:


The course is broken into 6 key chapters covering everything you need to know about allergen safety:


  1. Allergens and the Law
  2. Introduction to Allergens
  3. The 8 Major Allergens
  4. Recipe Creation to Storage
  5. Preparation Through to Service
  6. Cleaning & Personal Hygiene



Ready to Get Certified?

Every 3 minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room in the USA. This alarming statistic highlights the critical need for proper allergen awareness training in food service establishments.


With Always Food Safe’s Allergen Awareness Certification, you can ensure your staff is fully equipped to handle allergen-related risks effectively, helping to prevent incidents and potentially save lives. Our ANAB-accredited training empowers your team with the knowledge they need to meet the needs of allergy sufferers while keeping your establishment compliant with food safety standards.


Start your journey to certification today and make a lasting impact on food safety in your workplace! 🌟

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