Creative Learning Solutions

This interactive e-learning course is the ideal way to obtain the relevant training and certification to meet the latest UK food safety laws and covers the required areas from bacterial growth and food contamination to storing, preparing, cooking and serving food safely. Endorsed By The Society Of Food Hygiene And Technology.

So whether you are looking to work in the food industry or you just want to learn how to safely prepare food in a domestic kitchen then this is the course for you.

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Over the past twelve months, we have seen a conversation emerge in the allergy space around vegan products and current labelling practices. Last year, a study by Hampshire and Kent Scientific Services revealed that over a third (39%) of the 61 vegan-labelled foods they tested contained traces of egg or dairy, posing potential health risks for those with severe allergies.

This raises a question mark about the accuracy of current labelling practices for those living with food allergies, especially given that our 'living with a food allergy' survey found that 65% of parents with children who live with milk and egg allergies eat vegan products.

A free-from label is a food safety label and provides a guarantee that the product is free from the specified ingredient. Guidelines prevent a product from being labelled as free-from if it has a may contain statement; so why can a product be labelled as vegan despite having a may contain egg and dairy statement? The term ‘vegan’ is not defined by law; therefore, it isn’t a food safety label the way a ‘free-from’ is. The FSA website states that ‘a vegan claim on a food product means no ingredients of animal origin were intentionally used in the making of the product. However, there is still a risk that foods of animal origin could be unintentionally present in foods marked as vegan. This is due to the potential of cross-contamination at some point in the food supply chain.’

This is just another example of why and why there is a need for clear, accurate and transparent labelling. With more people making a choice to follow a vegan diet, there has been a rise in vegan products. This has opened up more choices for those managing certain food allergies. In theory, vegan products should be free of five of the top 14 allergens: crustaceans, eggs, dairy, fish and molluscs. But with current labelling practices, this just isn’t the case.

We know labelling of food products can be confusing. With full and accurate disclosure of all ingredients and transparent labelling, everyone can understand what is in the food they are eating. For those living with a food allergy, it goes beyond being a choice. It could be a matter of life or death.

Do you have a child aged 0-17 with a food allergy? Please consider taking part in this study to help researchers from Aston University gain a greater understanding surrounding the complexities of caring for children with allergies. https://ow.ly/zF5050QpSAA

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SPECIAL OFFER FOR SCHOOLS - Education Setup packs only £99.00 including 10 student credits. But you only have until 31st January 2024 to take up this offer.

Our latest course versions can now be accessed on smartphones. By sharing across platforms, learners are empowered to complete their training at a time that is convenient to them and from anywhere they want including trains, hotels and other venues away from home or work, thereby permitting them to choose the most convenient time to logon.

SHW Safety Health and Wellbeing Live 23rd-24th May
For OSH professionals travelling from anywhere and across the North of England. A great and informative gathering for all your Health and Safety needs

British Tomato Fortnight
May 23rd-5th June

This year celebrates the Queens Jubilee along with appreciating our marvellous, juicy and nutritious British grown tomatoes.

Join us on 14 June at 6pm for a free webinar for parents and on children with allergies .

Education Ambassador and Headteacher of Fitzmaurice Primary School, Tracey Dunn, will talk about managing allergies in a school environment, and how parents can work with teachers to ensure their children stay safe.

Click here to register: http://ow.ly/VL2050Iixn3

Today is the day! Allergy UK is heading up to House of Commons in London to launch our Patient Charter, to raise awareness and understanding of the challenges that allergy patients face in all aspects of their lives - from accessing high quality care, wherever they live in the UK, to feeling equal in society that dismisses their condition and disregards their needs.

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