The history of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health can be traced back to 1883 when the original organisation was founded and called the Association of Public Sanitary Inspectors.

[2][3] In 1984, the then Institute of Environmental Health Officers was granted a Royal Charter, a deed giving it special powers, rights and privileges.

[4] It became subject to scrutiny by the Privy Council and spent the next ten years taking additional steps to ensure the professional standards of its membership.

CIEH also works with organisations in the private, public and charity sectors, helping them comply with legal requirements and best practice, as well as offering training for their employees.

[12] Chartered status can be obtained only by Members with a CIEH accredited degree who have demonstrated their competence through practice.