Disclosure Policy

1. About CM Nutrition

CM Nutrition is operated by Catherine McPhillips, a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) registered on the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) with the Association for Nutrition (AfN). As a UKVRN registrant, Catherine is bound by the AfN Standards of Ethics, Conduct and Performance (January 2025), which require honesty, transparency, evidence-based practice and the prioritisation of public benefit in all professional activities.

2. Professional Standards

All content published on this website and associated social media channels is:

• Grounded in robust, peer-reviewed scientific evidence consistent with AfN's requirements. .

• Presented objectively, without exaggeration, omission or bias.

• Clearly distinguished between general information and personalised professional advice.

• Consistent with the AfN Standards of Ethics, Conduct and Performance and the AfN Standards for Independent and Freelance Practice.

CM Nutrition does not make or endorse any health claims that lack adequate scientific substantiation or that conflict with the AfN code or with UK Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation.

3. Content and Editorial Independence

All opinions, views and recommendations expressed on this website and on associated social media channels represent Catherine McPhillips' own professional judgment, based on her qualifications, training and appraisal of the evidence.

Any content co-authored, reviewed or influenced by other professionals will be explicitly acknowledged. Editorial control is retained exclusively by CM Nutrition, including in the context of sponsorships, partnerships or gifted products. Third parties cannot influence the substance, tone or conclusions of published content.

4. General Information vs Professional Advice

Content provided on this website and associated social media channels is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. . It does not constitute personalised nutrition or medical advice.

Information should not be relied up in as a substitute for personalised assessment or consultation with aa qualified health professional.

CM Nutrition and Catherine McPhillips disclaims all liability for decisions or actions taken based on general information published on this website or social media.

Personalised nutrition advice is only provided through a formal consultation agreement following an individual assessment of a client's needs, goals and health status.

5. Advertising, Sponsorship & Affiliate Disclosure

To comply with UK consumer protection law, ASA guidance and AfN standards:

• Any sponsored content, paid partnerships or collaborations will be clearly identified at the point of publication.

• If CM Nutrition receives payment, free products, affiliate commissions or any other form of benefit, this will be disclosed prominently and transparently.

• Sponsored content will only be accepted where CM Nutrition maintains full editorial independence and where the partnership does not compromise scientific integrity or public trust.

• Products or services will never be recommended solely on the basis of commercial relationships.

• Affiliate links (where used) will be clearly labelled, and readers will be informed that CM Nutrition may earn a commission at no additional cost to them.

6. Product Reviews & Recommendations

• Reviews or recommendations will always reflect Catherine’s honest, evidence-based professional assessment.

• CM Nutrition does not guarantee positive reviews for any organisation, brand or product.

• Any commercial considerations or gifted items will be disclosed.

• CM Nutrition does not endorse products that make prohibited or unsubstantiated health claims.

7. Conflicts of Interest

CM Nutrition is committed to identifying, managing and mitigating conflicts of interest:

• Any actual or potential conflict will be disclosed transparently.

• Catherine will decline work where a conflict cannot be appropriately managed or where it could compromise professional integrity or public benefit.

• CM Nutrition does not allow commercial relationships to influence professional judgement or editorial independence.

8. Regulatory Compliance

CM Nutrition operates in accordance with all applicable UK legal and regulatory frameworks, including:

• AfN Standards of Ethics, Conduct and Performance (January 2025)

• AfN Standards for Independent and Freelance Practice

• Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) UK guidelines

• Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) UK guidelines on sponsored and affiliate content

• UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 (see Privacy Policy)

• UK Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation

9. Complaints

If you have concerns about any content, professional conduct or advertising, please contact Catherine McPhillips directly at catherine@cm-nutrition.co.uk. All concerns are taken seriously and addressed promptly.

As a UKVRN registrant, complaints relating to  professional conduct may  also be raised with the Association for Nutrition through their formal  fitness to practise process at www.associationfornutrition.org. 

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• CM Nutrition is not liable for any loss, damage or adverse outcome arising from reliance placed on information provided on this website or social media.

• CM Nutrition is not responsible for third‑party content, external links, or information hosted on third‑party platforms.

• Professional advice is only provided through a contractual engagement and cannot be inferred from general published content.

11. Related Policies

This Disclosure Policy should be read alongside our:

• Privacy Policy— how personal data is collected and used.

• Cookie Policy— how cookies operate on this website.

• Terms of Use — the terms governing website use.