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Illinois Food Allergy Certificate Training

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requires all certified food protection managers working in foodservice to complete formal food allergy awareness training accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). Managers are also responsible for ensuring their staff are prepared to navigate serving customers with food allergies.

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Does Illinois require food allergy training?

Yes, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requires managers of certain foodservice establishments to complete allergen awareness training.

The State Board of Education, in collaboration with the IDPH, also requires school districts to establish anaphylactic policies that create guidelines for preventing anaphylaxis and procedures for handling a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis. Some school personnel may need to complete a course that covers how to prevent and respond to anaphylaxis as well as steps to take to prevent exposure to allergens.

Is Trust20’s Food Allergy Certificate Training approved by the IDPH?

Yes, Trust20’s course is accredited by ANAB and approved for use by the IDPH.

Where can I learn more about allergen safety in Illinois?

Illinois Department of Public Health Food Allergen Awareness Training FAQ: Provides additional guidance about the requirements for allergen training in Illinois.

Illinois Department of Public Health on Retail Food Safety: Describes how the FDA Food Code is used in Illinois and provides guidance regarding the Illinois Food Code.

Trust20 Blog: Browse Trust20’s comprehensive allergen awareness resources.

Which foodservice establishments are required to have a manager with food allergy training?

The IDPH requires restaurants designated as Category I, or high-risk, to have certified food protection managers who have completed food allergen training. In this case, the IDPH defines a restaurant as a business that sells ready-to-eat (RTE) food for immediate consumption. A business falls under this category if selling RTE foods results in at least 51% of its total sales (excluding liquor sales).

What foodservice businesses are not required to have a manager complete additional food allergy training?

The IDPH does not require grocery stores, daycares, schools, assisted living or long-term care facilities, and Category II or III restaurants to have certified food protection managers complete additional food allergy training. Certain staff at these establishments may still need to complete food allergy training to meet the requirements of other agencies.

Why should I take Trust20’s Illinois Food Allergy Certificate Training?

Trust20’s online, ANAB-accredited Food Allergy Certificate Training is approved by the IDPH. Completing this course and assessment helps certified food protection managers in Illinois meet IDPH training requirements and can help other food workers be prepared to support customers with food allergies.

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Trust20's certification program is ANAB-CFP accredited.

Trust20's online, remote-proctored Certified Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and Conference for Food Protection (CFP). This exam meets the requirements for food manager certification in most states, but please confirm your local requirements with the health department.

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Illinois Food Allergy Certificate Training

Trust20's course is approved by the IDPH.

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