Food safety is non-negotiable. Whether you're running a café, preparing meals in a healthcare setting, or managing a food processing site, maintaining high hygiene standards is essential for public health, brand reputation, and legal compliance.

That’s where online food safety and hygiene training comes in — fast, flexible, and certified.

At Ireland Safety Training, we offer fully online, CPD-certified food hygiene courses designed for all sectors of the food industry across Ireland and the UK.

Why Food Safety Training Matters

1. It’s a Legal Requirement

Under Irish and UK law, all food handlers must be trained in food safety, including:

• Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) Level 1, 2, or 3 standards

• EU Hygiene of Foodstuffs Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004

• HSE and HSA guidelines for workplace food hygiene

Failure to comply can result in:

• HSA or FSAI enforcement

• Fines or temporary closures

• Foodborne illness outbreaks

• Damage to your business’s reputation

2. It Prevents Foodborne Illness

Poor hygiene can lead to:

• Cross-contamination

• Unsafe cooking and storage practices

• Allergen mishandling

• Bacterial outbreaks like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria

Proper training keeps your team informed and protects your customers.

3. It’s Essential for Reputation and Growth

Food safety training builds:

• Consumer confidence

• Professional kitchen standards

• Better inspection outcomes

• Eligibility for tenders and food service contracts

What You’ll Learn in Our Online Food Safety Course

This course is ideal for:

• Café and restaurant staff

• Food truck operators

• Chefs and kitchen assistants

• Supermarket and deli workers

• Food packaging and processing employees

• Healthcare and school kitchen staff

• Anyone working with open food

Modules include:

• Introduction to food safety and hygiene

• Food contamination: types and prevention

• Food poisoning causes and symptoms

• Safe food handling and storage

• Cleaning and sanitising

• Personal hygiene and protective clothing

• Food temperature control

• Allergen awareness and labelling

• Pest control basics

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles

Includes realistic case studies, visual demonstrations, and a final quiz for certification.

HACCP Training Included

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a mandatory risk-based system that helps prevent contamination at every stage of food production.

Our course includes HACCP Level 1 or equivalent awareness training, covering:

• The 7 principles of HACCP

• How to identify and monitor critical control points

• Recordkeeping and corrective actions

• The role of HACCP in inspections and audits

This is suitable for frontline food handlers. For advanced HACCP (Level 3), higher-level management courses are recommended.

Who Needs This Course?

Benefits of Online Food Hygiene Training

How to Enrol in Food Safety Training Online

1. Visit https://ireland-safetytraining.com

2. Select the Food Safety & Hygiene Course

3. Register your account securely

4. Complete the modules (approx. 60–90 minutes)

5. Pass the final quiz and download your CPD-certified certificate

Perfect for individuals or teams.

FAQs – Food Hygiene & Safety Course

Q: Is this course FSAI-compliant?
Yes. It aligns with FSAI Level 1–2 food safety requirements and is accepted across Ireland.

Q: Who regulates this training?
Our course is CPD-accredited and meets food safety legislation in both Ireland and the UK.

Q: Do I need a different course for catering vs. food retail?
No. This course is designed for all sectors of the food industry unless you're seeking Level 3 HACCP management.

Q: Can I use this certificate during inspections?
Absolutely. It provides valid proof of compliance during audits or inspections.

Q: Can employers train multiple staff at once?
Yes. We support bulk registration and offer a free dashboard to manage employee progress.

Suggested Course Bundles

Food businesses can maximise compliance by combining:

• Allergen Awareness Training – Reduce risk for allergy-sensitive customers

• Manual Handling Training – Prevent injuries while lifting food containers or equipment

• Fire Safety Course – Crucial for kitchens using ovens, fryers, and grills

• PPE Training Online – Ensure use of gloves, hairnets, aprons, etc.

• Emergency Response Course – Be ready for burns, slips, or choking incidents

Why Choose Ireland Safety Training?

• Fully online, mobile-friendly training platform

• CPD-certified content updated to latest food law requirements

• Instant certificate downloads for individual or team training

• Bulk enrolment options for restaurants, schools, and caterers

• Affordable pricing, no hidden fees, no scheduling hassle

Whether you're hiring new staff or updating training before an inspection, we make it easy to stay compliant.

Call to Action:
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