For food service businesses struggling to manage the new food allergy labelling laws, Bidvest 3663 is partnering with the Food Allergy Training Consultancy (FATC) to sponsor workshops which will take place in January and February 2015 across the UK.
Specially discounted
The workshops – “Allergen Labelling for Food Operation Businesses” – are suitable for any food outlets and should be attended by managers, chefs and/or team members. Bidvest 3663 customers can also obtain a 50% discount off the full price of £90.00 by quoting their account number.
Working towards compliance
The seminars give an overview of the new food labelling laws and go through the 14 allergens in detail. They also give information on coeliac disease and intolerances and how to deal with customers who are suffering from an allergic reaction. There will be practical exercises and help to enable businesses to give accurate information to customers in order to comply with the new Legislation. Details of resources available from FATC and the FSA (Food Standards Agency) will be highlighted.
Sponsors
These training events have also been sponsored by food suppliers Mondelez, Nestle, Premier Foods, Unilever Food Solutions and United Biscuits.
Dates and Cities
Newcastle – Monday 26th January 2015
Manchester – Tuesday 27th January 2015
Nottingham – Wednesday 28th January
Wales – Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Southampton – Friday 6th February 2015
London – Monday 9th February 2015
Scotland – Thursday 12th February
Places are limited and early booking is advised – to book please go to http://www.fatc.co.uk/events/ or click on links above for each city.
Free Download Tools to help small businesses
Checkout the colour coded “Allergen matrix” pictured above – FREE to download here – this excel sheet can be used to identify allergens easily and using a page for each menu section including specials you can build a library of dishes and hide and unhide as necessary and print out and laminate as appropriate.
The tool can also be used as a training aid once fully populated.
More information?
See the latest newsletter here and the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness Certificate course on Tuesday 24 February 2015
Contacts
Caroline Benjamin at Food Allergy training Consultancy
07732 637292
Karis Thomas at Bidvest 3663
01494 555 900 x5883
07823 360417
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