File a Complaint

The North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition (the NCBDN) has a duty to investigate all complaints that it receives alleging violation of Article 25 of Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes (the Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act) and the rules of the Board. The General Statutes of North Carolina and the Administrative Code establish protocols for the review of complaints and set grounds for possible disciplinary action.

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Complaint Procedures Document

More detail regarding the complaint process is available by reviewing the Complaint Procedures document.

Before Submitting a Complaint

  • The Board does not have the authority to settle personal disputes between you and the complainant.
  • Anonymous complaints are not investigated unless, if upon preliminary review of the contents of the complaint by Board staff, it appears the allegation(s) indicate a violation of the Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act or the Board’s rules, sufficient identification information for the person who is the subject of the complaint is provided, and there is sufficient information to substantiate allegation(s).
  • A copy of this complaint may be provided to the person who is the subject of this complaint. The information contained in this complaint is public record once it is submitted to the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition.

All other professions licensed under Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes who are practicing within the scope of their licensed profession, are exempt from the requirements of the Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act. Therefore, if you are seeking to file a complaint against a practitioner licensed under Chapter 90, who is practicing within the scope of their professional license and who is not a licensed dietitian/nutritionist  or licensed nutritionist (please click here for a list of professions licensed under Chapter 90), please raise your concerns to the appropriate profession’s Board. The NCBDN does not have jurisdiction over Chapter 90 licensed professionals who are practicing within the scope of their license and who are not using the titles licensed dietitian/nutritionist or licensed nutritionist.

Submit a Complaint Online

 

If you would prefer to submit a complaint via a paper form, please contact the Board office at info@ncbdn.org or 919-388-1931.