The Campaign's Standard for allergen control

The Anaphylaxis Campaign has launched a new Standard for the food industry to promote the consistent management of allergens in food production.

The Standard is the result of two years of work, including a rigorous consultation exercise.

Linked to the scheme are new allergen-related training courses for manufacturers, caterers and auditors.

The Standard is intended to promote:

• High-quality management of allergens leading to reduction of risk for food companies.
• Accurate communication of risk to consumers.
• Increased consumer confidence.

We believe that any company adopting the Standard will significantly reduce risk and be able to demonstrate due diligence. Food companies will be invited to opt for independent certification, although this is not a compulsory part of the scheme.

The Standard covers:

• Allergen labelling as legally required, taking into account the allergens that must be labelled under European law.
• Allergy advice boxes.
• “May contain” advisory labelling.

To purchase the Standard

The Campaign is delighted to be working with Highfield.co.uk Ltd, one of the UK's leading suppliers of food safety training.

To purchase the Standard, please call Highfield on 0845 226 0350 or e-mail sales@highfield.co.uk.

There is an introductory offer of £65 for a single copy, £100 for two copies, £200 for five copies and £300 for 10 copies. The fee includes separate Guidance to be read in conjunction with the Standard.

Allergen related training

The Anaphylaxis Campaign and Highfield.co.uk Ltd are offering allergen-related training courses for manufacturers, caterers, certification body evaluators and trainers (enabling them to gain Approved Trainer status to deliver the above training courses on behalf of Highfield.co.uk).

Manufacturers and caterers may apply for the courses without a requirement to participate in the certification scheme which accompanies the Standard.

For full details on the training, including course content, dates of courses and training please call Highfield.co.uk Ltd on  0845 226 0350 or e-mail: info@highfield.co.uk
Details relating to courses can also be found at:
http://www.highfield.co.uk/news/allergen%20training.htm