The CNHC is the UK regulator for complementary healthcare practionioners. It's key function is to enhance public protection by setting standards for registration with CNHC. The CNHC quality mark is being recognised as the hallmark of quality. This mans that the general public, and those who commission the services of complementary healthcare practitioners, will be able to choose with confidence by looking for the CNHC quality mark.

It is backed bythe Government. In November 2009, the Department of Health instated: "CNHC is the only voluntary regulator body for complementary healthcare whoch has official government backing. No other organisation has the same exacting criteria or focus on safety and quality."