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Food Safety & HACCP Training Online: Protect Customers and Meet Legal Standards

Created at: 13-05-2025 10:48

Whether you’re preparing meals, handling ingredients, or serving food to the public, hygiene is non-negotiable.

Poor food safety can cause serious illness, legal penalties, and damage to your brand.

At Ireland Safety Training, we offer a fully online, CPD-certified Food Safety & HACCP Training Course that helps food handlers across Ireland and the UK comply with legal standards and protect public health — quickly and affordably.


Why Food Safety Training Is a Legal Requirement

1. Irish and EU Law Requires It

Under EU Regulation EC 852/2004 and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) guidelines, employers must ensure that all food handlers:

  • Are supervised and trained in food hygiene

  • Understand HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)

  • Know how to prevent contamination and protect consumer health

The UK’s Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations 2006 also mandate similar standards.

2. Foodborne Illness Is a Real Risk

Contaminated food can cause:

  • Salmonella, E. coli, and listeria infections

  • Cross-contamination through poor handling

  • Allergic reactions due to undeclared allergens

Proper training significantly reduces these risks.

3. Customers Expect High Standards

Today’s consumers want:

  • Safe, clean food preparation

  • Clear allergen labelling

  • Visible safety certifications and compliance

Training gives you the credibility to pass inspections and build trust.


What’s Covered in the Food Hygiene & HACCP Course

Ideal for:

  • Kitchen and catering staff

  • Food truck operators and takeaways

  • Retail workers handling open food

  • Deli, café, and bakery teams

  • Food manufacturing operatives

  • Restaurant and hotel staff

Course modules include:

  • Introduction to food safety and hygiene

  • Bacteria, viruses, and cross-contamination

  • Safe food storage and temperature control

  • Cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection

  • HACCP principles (7 steps explained)

  • Allergen awareness and labelling

  • Personal hygiene for food handlers

  • Food safety law in Ireland and the UK

  • Food safety management systems

  • Reporting food safety issues

Includes real-world examples, downloadable HACCP templates, and a quiz for certification.


Who Should Take This Course?

Role Why It’s Essential
Catering and Kitchen Staff Prepare and serve meals directly to the public
Food Retail Employees Handle unpackaged or ready-to-eat foods
Supervisors and Managers Oversee hygiene standards and audits
Food Producers and Packers Work in high-risk food environments
Wait Staff and Baristas Interact with food and allergens directly
 

Benefits of Online Food Safety & HACCP Training

Feature Benefit
100% Online and Self-Paced Train at any time, from any device
CPD-Certified Certificate Recognised by inspectors and employers across Ireland and the UK
Mobile-Friendly Complete training via phone, tablet, or PC
Designed for All Levels Suitable for beginners and experienced staff alike
Employer Dashboard Manage team training and monitor compliance
Instant Certificate Download Available immediately after quiz completion
Valid for 2–3 Years Recommended renewal timeframe based on FSAI best practice
 

How to Enrol

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

  2. Choose the Food Safety & HACCP Training Course

  3. Register as an individual or business

  4. Complete the modules in 60–90 minutes

  5. Download your CPD-certified certificate instantly


FAQs – HACCP & Food Hygiene Online Training

Q: Is this Level 1 or Level 2?
This course is equivalent to Level 2 Food Hygiene & HACCP Awareness, suitable for food handlers in most roles.

Q: Does this course meet Irish legal standards?
Yes — it aligns with FSAI, EU food hygiene regulations, and HSE requirements.

Q: Is this suitable for front-of-house staff?
Yes — especially those handling food or dealing with allergens.

Q: Can I enrol multiple team members at once?
Absolutely. Use our bulk enrolment and tracking system for compliance.

Q: Does the course include allergen awareness?
Yes — it includes identification, labelling, and safe handling of the 14 major allergens.


Combine With These Food Industry Essentials

To enhance workplace safety and compliance, add:

  • Manual Handling Training – Reduce strain during lifting and moving supplies

  • Fire Safety Course – Protect kitchens and storerooms from fire risks

  • PPE Awareness – Gloves, aprons, masks, and safe kitchen clothing

  • Workplace Risk Assessment – Identify and fix hygiene and safety gaps

  • Mental Health Awareness – Especially valuable for high-pressure hospitality settings


Why Choose Ireland Safety Training?

  • CPD-certified, FSAI-aligned, and 100% online

  • Trusted by restaurants, cafés, hotels, and food processors

  • Affordable pricing with volume discounts

  • Fast, flexible, and instantly certifiable

  • Free employer dashboard for tracking and renewals

We help your food business serve with confidence, cleanliness, and compliance.


Call to Action:
Train Your Team in Food Hygiene Today — Fully Online and Certified
Visit https://ireland-safetytraining.com and enrol in our HACCP & Food Safety course — essential, efficient, and up to inspection standards.

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