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Food Safety and Food Hygiene: Food Safety Law, Allergen Awareness and HACCP
315 Students
Safe food handling protects customers, strengthens business reputation, and helps prevent foodborne illness. This Food Safety and Food Hygiene: Food Safety Law, Allergen Awareness and HACCP course introduces the essential food safety principles, hygiene practices, allergen management, and HACCP-based food safety systems used across Canada’s food industry. Whether you’re entering the food sector or refreshing your knowledge, this course provides …
Safe food handling protects customers, strengthens business reputation, and helps prevent foodborne illness. This Food Safety and Food Hygiene: Food Safety Law, Allergen Awareness and HACCP course introduces the essential food safety principles, hygiene practices, allergen management, and HACCP-based food safety systems used across Canada’s food industry. Whether you’re entering the food sector or refreshing your knowledge, this course provides a strong foundation in safe food handling.
Suitable for beginners and current food service workers, you’ll learn about food safety legislation, contamination hazards, food poisoning prevention, food storage, personal hygiene, cleaning procedures, allergen awareness, and HACCP principles. These skills are valuable in restaurants, cafés, catering businesses, bakeries, food manufacturing facilities, grocery stores, hospitality venues, and institutional kitchens across Canada.
Study online at your own pace and fit learning around your schedule. Earn a recognised certificate that supports your career development and demonstrates your commitment to safe food handling. Enrol today and build the knowledge needed to help keep food safe from preparation to service.
Please note: This Food Safety and Food Hygiene: Food Safety Law, Allergen Awareness and HACCP Course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Course doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
- Extra Included :
- Free Accredited Certificate Included
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Last audited and updated on: 15th April 2026
Sneak Peek
Core Learning Outcomes
- Build a strong understanding of food safety principles and Canadian food safety practices.
- Learn how to identify and control food safety hazards.
- Develop knowledge of allergen awareness and HACCP principles.
- Understand safe food storage, cleaning, and sanitation procedures.
- Improve personal hygiene and contamination prevention practices.
- Recognise food safety legislation and workplace responsibilities.
Who Should Take This Course
This course is ideal for:
- Restaurant and café employees.
- Food handlers and kitchen assistants.
- Catering and hospitality staff.
- Bakery and food production workers.
- Food business owners and supervisors.
- Anyone entering Canada's food service industry.
Why Take This Course
- Develop food safety knowledge valued across Canada's food industry.
- Learn recognised food hygiene and HACCP principles.
- Study online with flexible, self-paced learning.
- Suitable for beginners and experienced food handlers.
- Strengthen workplace compliance and food safety awareness.
- Receive a recognised certificate supporting career development.
Job Opportunities & Salary (CAD)
- Food Service Worker $34,000 – $48,000
- Kitchen Assistant $35,000 – $48,000
- Food Production Worker $38,000 – $55,000
- Catering Assistant $36,000 – $52,000
- Food Safety Coordinator $55,000 – $78,000
- Quality Assurance Technician (Food) $52,000 – $75,000
Entry Requirements
- No previous food industry experience is required.
- Basic English reading and communication skills.
- Basic computer and internet literacy.
- Interest in food safety and food handling.
- Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet.
- Suitable for beginners across Canada.
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this Food Safety and Food Hygiene: Food Safety Law, Allergen Awareness and HACCP Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Quality Standards as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a trusted endorsement framework that certifies high-quality, non-regulated training programmes across various sectors.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) promotes high-quality healthcare training, supporting providers to deliver relevant, industry-aligned education and improve professional standards.
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost CA$9.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
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Course Curriculum
Begin by exploring the importance of food safety and the legal responsibilities of food businesses in Canada. You’ll learn why food safety legislation, safe handling practices, and compliance play a vital role in protecting public health.
Microorganisms are one of the leading causes of foodborne illness. This module explains how bacteria, viruses, moulds, and other microorganisms contaminate food, along with practical methods to reduce microbiological risks.
Food hazards extend beyond bacteria alone. Learn how physical contaminants, chemical substances, and food allergens can affect consumer safety, and discover strategies for preventing cross-contamination and allergic reactions.
Food poisoning can often be prevented through proper food handling. Explore common foodborne illnesses, their causes, symptoms, and the control measures that help reduce risks throughout food preparation and service.
Proper storage keeps food safe while maintaining quality. This module covers temperature control, stock rotation, storage methods, shelf life, and techniques for reducing food waste and spoilage.
Food handlers play a critical role in preventing contamination. Learn best practices for handwashing, personal cleanliness, protective clothing, illness reporting, and maintaining high hygiene standards in food environments.
A preventive food safety system helps businesses identify and control hazards before problems occur. Discover the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), food premises requirements, and safe operational practices.
Effective cleaning and sanitation reduce contamination risks and create safer food preparation environments. Explore cleaning schedules, sanitising methods, equipment maintenance, and safe chemical handling procedures.
Complete the course by reviewing lessons learned from COVID-19 and how food businesses adapted to protect employees and customers. You’ll also explore broader infection prevention practices, business continuity planning, and maintaining safe food service environments during public health events.
FAQ
Yes. The course is designed for beginners as well as food handlers, kitchen staff, caterers, restaurant employees, supervisors, and anyone working with food in Canada.
You’ll learn food safety laws, microbiological hazards, allergen management, contamination prevention, food poisoning control, food storage, personal hygiene, HACCP principles, cleaning procedures, and food safety best practices.
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a preventive food safety system that identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards before they affect food safety. It is widely used throughout Canada’s food industry to reduce food safety risks.
Food allergens can cause serious or life-threatening reactions in some individuals. Understanding allergen management helps food businesses prevent cross-contact, provide accurate food information, and protect customer health.
Yes. The course has been adapted for a Canadian audience and introduces food safety principles, safe food handling practices, and regulatory concepts relevant to Canadian food businesses. Specific requirements may vary by province or territory.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate recognising your achievement in Food Safety and Food Hygiene: Food Safety Law, Allergen Awareness and HACCP, supporting your continuing education and career development.
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