The Council for Homeopathic Certification (CHC) was formed in 1991 and incorporated in 1992 as a non-profit 501c(6) organization with the vision of a healthcare system that includes certified classical homeopathic practitioners and makes homeopathy accessible to all. Acting as an autonomous governing board, the CHC maintains oversight and responsibility for all certification and recertification policy decisions, including governance, eligibility standards, appeals and disciplinary actions, and the development, administration, scoring, and reporting the results of  assessment instruments.

In July 2017, the CHC was accredited by NCCA, designating it as the only accredited homeopathic certification organization in the field of homeopathy. Reaccreditation takes place every five years, and the CHC was reaccredited in 2022. NCCA standards require that certifying exams meet psychometric content validity, reliability, and scoring standards, and that certification processes adhere to best practices to help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public.

The CHC is also an organizational member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). ICE is a private and voluntary membership organization that provides educational, networking, and other resources for organizations like the CHC awarding credentials.