Allergen Control and Management Essentials Training by Tonex
This professional training explores the critical aspects of allergen control and management in food production, manufacturing, and related industries. It addresses the practical implementation of labeling protocols, cross-contact prevention strategies, and allergen-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). As global regulatory frameworks tighten and consumer awareness increases, allergen control has become a priority for operational safety and brand reputation. Importantly, this course also emphasizes how improper allergen data handling can lead to cyber vulnerabilities, affecting digital traceability systems and regulatory compliance platforms—highlighting the growing intersection between food safety and cybersecurity.
Audience:
- Food Safety Professionals
- Quality Assurance Specialists
- Manufacturing Supervisors
- Compliance Officers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand core principles of allergen control and risk
- Develop and implement allergen-specific SOPs
- Design effective cross-contact prevention strategies
- Improve labeling accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Explore digital systems and cybersecurity impacts
- Foster organizational-wide allergen awareness
Course Modules:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Allergen Control
- Definition of food allergens
- Regulatory overview (FDA, EU, etc.)
- Common allergenic ingredients
- Routes of allergen exposure
- Importance of traceability
- Industry trends and statistics
Module 2: Allergen Risk Assessment
- Identifying allergen hazards
- Conducting allergen risk analysis
- Mapping allergen flow in facilities
- Prioritizing controls based on risk
- Integrating allergen risk into HACCP
- Documenting and communicating risks
Module 3: Labeling and Documentation Compliance
- Principles of accurate allergen labeling
- Regulatory label requirements
- Managing pre-printed labels
- Digital label traceability tools
- Common labeling errors and mitigation
- Auditing and record-keeping procedures
Module 4: Cross-Contact Prevention
- Zoning and physical separation
- Equipment design and layout strategies
- Dedicated production lines and schedules
- Cleaning verification protocols
- Allergen storage and handling
- Employee hygiene and attire
Module 5: Allergen-Specific SOP Development
- Creating effective allergen SOPs
- SOP training and awareness programs
- Periodic SOP reviews and updates
- SOPs for rework and shared equipment
- Integrating SOPs into digital systems
- SOP non-compliance handling
Module 6: Cybersecurity in Allergen Control
- Digital allergen tracking systems
- Threats to food traceability data
- Cyber risks in labeling software
- Data integrity in allergen databases
- Cybersecurity compliance requirements
- Bridging food safety and cyber teams
Stay ahead in allergen safety and digital resilience—enroll in Allergen Control and Management Essentials Training by Tonex to elevate your food safety practices and safeguard your operations against both physical and cyber risks.