Training allergen policy in practice

Allergen management is playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing companies. Customers, retailers, and governments are paying more attention to allergen management and preventing cross-contamination. 

Intended for whom?

The training is aimed at producers of pre-packaged foods. And therefore interesting for quality or QA officers of food producers, auditors of certification or control bodies, consultancies and Regulatory Affairs Managers.
In short, everyone involved in food safety.
For companies such as (institutional) kitchens, restaurants, caterers, craft companies and other companies that process unpackaged foods, our Allergen management course catering and care recommended.

Learning objectives and topics

The following topics will be discussed during the training:

• General explanation of food allergy, celiac disease and intolerance.
• Allergens; 14 legal allergens and differences in foreign legislation. 
• Legislation and labeling (including cross-contamination).
• Other requirements, such as BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000 or certain purchasers. 
• Free-from claims such as gluten-free or lactose-free. 
• The five basic pillars of allergen management, including preventing cross-contamination.
• Risk assessment of allergens with attention to the risk assessment system VITALFor more depth: follow the training on risk calculation of cross-contamination of allergens (VITAL).
• Analysis methods and validation.

Trainers

Marian van Ravenhorst 
Bregje Kroeze-Krebbers 
Angele van den Heuvel 
Sandra Boone

Practical

Time: 9: 00 - 17: 00 hours
Language: Dutch 
Our training costs are per person (excluding VAT) and include teaching materials, a well-prepared lunch, coffee, tea and drinks.
After receiving the registration, we will send a confirmation by e-mail.

Cancel

If you are unable to attend, a colleague may take the vacant seat. Written cancellation is possible up to 2 weeks before the start of the course. We then charge € 37,50 administration costs. If canceled within 14 days before the start of the course, the full amount is due. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the course may be rescheduled to a later date. Of course there is the possibility to refrain from further participation. For classroom training, it can also be decided to move the course to location Scherpenzeel (head office Allergenen Consultancy).

In company

We also offer this training as an in-company course. The content can be tailored to your specific company's needs. Contact us to discuss your needs. We'd be happy to prepare a proposal!

Course dates and locations

To enrol? Please indicate below your choice for date and location of the course.