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Introducing theAnaphylaxis CampaignAllergen StandardFood manufacturersand retailers face a growingchallenge to minimize or eliminateallergen cross-contamination, whileproviding accurate informationto consumers frustrated by labelsthat state “may contain” an allergen.The Anaphylaxis Campaign,the charity that supports people withlife-threatening food allergies, has becomethe first organisation in the UK to developa Standard to promote consistent managementof food allergens and its labelling.“The Anaphylaxis Campaign Standardto Increase Trust in Information aboutAllergens in Food” provides:• High-quality management ofallergens leading to reduced risk,while demonstrating due diligence• Accurate communication of risk toconsumers, increasing their confidenceWhat the Standard covers• Allergen labelling as legally required,including the EU approved list• Allergy advice boxes• “May contain” advisory labellingTraining in the StandardHighfield.co.uk, the UK’s leading supplier of food safety andcompliance training and training materials, are the exclusiveretailer of the Standard. Highfield.co.uk also offer training coursesin the Standard for Food Manufacturers over 2-3 days.• IMPLEMENTING - 2-day course For managers who wishto learn more about allergens, enabling them to introduce andimplement allergen risk assessment and control measures inaccordance with the Standard.An optional third day of training covers the following:• AUDITING - additional half-day session For personsresponsible for internal verification of the HACCP system,this session will show how to audit your operation againstthe Standard to demonstrate effective allergen management.• IN-HOUSE TRAINER - additional half-day sessionAll the knowledge you need to train your staff to comply withthe requirements of the Standard.2008 ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSES:JULY, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBERVENUE: HIGHFIELD TRAINING ACADEMYCourses can also be arranged at your choice of venueor at your premises upon request.ALL COURSE DELEGATES CAN PURCHASE THE STANDARDAT A SPECIAL RATE OF 50% OFF THE NORMAL PRICEFor further information on the Standardand Training Courses, please call0845 226 0350 or visit www.highfield.co.ukUp-to-date information on food allergens is available by e-mailinginfo@anaphylaxis.org.uk©Highfield.co.uk ltd 2008tel: 0845 2260350 fax: 0845 2260360 www.highfield.co.uk