How to cancel Check My Body Health and reclaim your rights
Understanding Check My Body Health and your cancellation options
Check My Body Health is a UK-based home testing service that analyses your biological samples to identify potential food intolerances and sensitivities. The company sends you a collection kit, you provide a hair or blood sample, and they return detailed analysis results showing which foods or substances may trigger adverse reactions. Before you cancel, you need to understand your legal position under UK consumer law and the specific steps required to end your arrangement with them.
Whether you have subscribed to a recurring plan or purchased a one-off test kit, your cancellation rights are protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers navigate cancellation processes like this one, ensuring they understand exactly what they are entitled to and how to enforce those rights effectively. This guide sets out your legal framework, the methods available to you, and the precise steps required to cancel successfully.
Why you might need to cancel
You may wish to cancel Check My Body Health for several reasons: the service did not deliver the results you expected, you no longer require ongoing intolerance testing, subscription charges became unaffordable, or you prefer alternative health providers. Whatever your reason, UK consumer law gives you specific protections that empower you to exit the arrangement without penalty, provided you act within the correct timeframe and follow the proper procedure.
The scope of this cancellation guide
This guide covers both one-off test purchases and subscription arrangements. Yafee explains the legal framework applicable to each, identifies the cancellation methods available to you, and provides step-by-step instructions for submitting your cancellation request. By the end, you will know exactly how to cancel, what refund you are entitled to, and how to escalate your complaint if Check My Body Health refuses to honour your cancellation.
Your legal rights and the consumer rights act 2015
Under UK law, you have statutory cancellation rights that protect your position as a consumer purchasing distance contracts-that is, contracts formed at a distance without face-to-face negotiation, such as online purchases or telephone orders.
Your legal position
The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 (which implements the Consumer Rights Directive) give you a 14-calendar-day cancellation period. This period runs from the moment you conclude the contract-typically the day you receive your order confirmation email. You do not need to provide a reason to cancel within this window, and Check My Body Health cannot charge you a penalty fee or restocking charge. Yafee stresses that this 14-day period is your most powerful protection and should be your first avenue if you wish to cancel.
If you decide to cancel after the 14-day period has elapsed, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 still offers protections if the service has not been delivered as advertised, if results were inaccurate, or if the company failed to provide essential terms before you purchased. You may also have a claim under the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 if any term in your contract is unreasonable or unfairly weighted against you.
Distinction between statutory cancellation and contractual exit
Statutory cancellation-exercised within 14 days-is your unconditional right. Contractual exit, invoked after 14 days, depends on specific breach by Check My Body Health or unfair contract terms. Subscription arrangements present a third scenario: you may have the right to cancel at any point by giving notice, though the company may enforce a notice period (typically 30 days) before cessation. Always review your original terms and conditions to identify any notice period stated in your subscription contract.
Available cancellation methods and where to submit your request
Check My Body Health offers multiple channels through which you can submit your cancellation request, each with distinct advantages and evidential weight.
Online account cancellation through their website
The quickest method is to log into your Check My Body Health account and locate the "Manage Subscription" or "Account Settings" section. Most online services provide a self-service cancellation button that terminates your subscription immediately and sends you a confirmation email. This method is preferable because it generates instant written evidence of your cancellation request, which protects you if a dispute arises later. Yafee recommends screenshotting this confirmation page and saving the email for your records.
Email cancellation to customer service
If the website portal does not provide a self-service option, send a cancellation email directly to Check My Body Health's customer service address. Your email should clearly state that you wish to cancel your subscription or test kit order, include your full name and account/order number, and specify the date from which you wish the cancellation to take effect. Request a written confirmation email in response. Send this email via a method that provides a read receipt or delivery confirmation (Gmail's "Request read receipt" or similar), so you have proof the company received your message.
Telephone cancellation with documentation
You may telephone their customer service team to request cancellation. However, note that this method leaves no automatic written record. If you cancel by telephone, you must follow up immediately with a confirming email, restating the content of your telephone conversation and asking the company to confirm receipt. This creates the written evidence you need should a refund dispute arise later.
Postal cancellation by registered letter
If you wish to lodge a formal cancellation notice via post, send a registered letter (Royal Mail Special Delivery or equivalent) to Check My Body Health's registered office address. The address appears at the end of this guide. Your letter must include your full name, account number, order number, and explicit cancellation request. Request a signature on receipt so you have proof of delivery. This method is most useful if the company has proven difficult to reach online or if you are invoking rights after the 14-day period and need to demonstrate formal notice.
Step-by-step cancellation procedure
Follow these precise steps to cancel your Check My Body Health subscription or order.
Step 1: gather your account information
- Locate your original order confirmation email or registration confirmation.
- Identify your customer account number and order reference number.
- Note the date you placed the order (to calculate whether you are within the 14-day cancellation window).
- Review your subscription terms in the original email or your account settings to identify any notice period required for cancellation.
Step 2: determine your cancellation method and submit your request
- If your account includes a self-service cancellation option, log in to your Check My Body Health account and click the cancellation or "Unsubscribe" button.
- Take a screenshot of the confirmation page.
- Save the confirmation email that follows.
- If no self-service option exists, compose an email to their customer service address.
- Write: "I wish to cancel my subscription/order [insert order number] effective immediately [or from the date specified in your contract]."
- Include your name, email address, and account number.
- Request written confirmation of cancellation.
- Send via a method that generates a read receipt.
- If you require a postal record, prepare a registered letter to their address (see the contact section below) and send within 2 working days.
Step 3: retain evidence of your cancellation submission
- Save all confirmation emails, screenshots, and delivery receipts in a dedicated folder.
- Note the date and time you submitted your cancellation request.
- If you cancel by telephone, send a follow-up email within 2 hours reiterating the cancellation and requesting acknowledgement.
Step 4: confirm cancellation and monitor your account
- Wait 2-3 business days for Check My Body Health to process your cancellation.
- Log into your account and verify that your subscription status shows "Cancelled" or "Inactive."
- Check that no further charges appear on your bank statement in the billing cycle following your cancellation date.
- If you continue to be charged, contact your bank or card provider immediately and request a chargeback (see the refund section below).
Refunds and charges after cancellation
Your refund entitlement depends on whether you cancel within the 14-day statutory period or after it, and whether you have already received and used the service.
Refunds within the 14-day cancellation period
If you cancel within 14 calendar days of your order, you are entitled to a full refund of all charges. The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 specify that Check My Body Health must refund you within 14 days of receiving your cancellation notice. However, if you have already collected your test sample and posted it to the company for analysis, they may deduct reasonable costs for any analysis work completed. In practice, most companies refund in full if the sample has not yet been analysed. Yafee advises checking with them whether your sample has entered the laboratory before submitting your cancellation.
Refunds after 14 days (breach or unfair terms)
After the 14-day period, your refund entitlement depends on whether Check My Body Health is in breach of contract or has acted unfairly. If the service was not as described, results were inaccurate, or the company misrepresented the nature of the testing, you may claim damages or a partial refund. If your subscription terms included an unfair or unreasonably onerous cancellation clause, the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 may render that clause unenforceable, giving you the right to cancel with a refund. Yafee recommends documenting any service failures in writing before escalating to a consumer authority.
Subscription charges and billing cycles
Subscription plans typically renew on your billing anniversary (e.g., monthly or annually). If you cancel during an active billing cycle, you are entitled to use the service through the end of that cycle and should not be charged for the following cycle. Some companies automatically refund any charges levied after your cancellation submission. If they do not, request a refund within 30 days of the unwanted charge. If they refuse, escalate to your card provider or bank, who can initiate a chargeback on your behalf.
Pricing and subscription plans for reference
Understanding Check My Body Health's pricing structure helps you calculate what you should be refunded and identify any hidden charges in your subscription.
| Plan type |
Description |
Typical cost |
Renewal term |
| Basic intolerance test |
Single test, up to 200 items analysed |
£59-£89 |
One-off purchase |
| Comprehensive test |
Single test, up to 600 items analysed |
£99-£159 |
One-off purchase |
| Premium monthly subscription |
Recurring monthly, discounted retesting |
£20-£50 per month |
Monthly (auto-renews) |
| Premium annual subscription |
Recurring annual, maximum discount |
£180-£500 per year |
Annual (auto-renews) |
| Bundle packages |
Multiple tests plus guidance or app access |
£299-£599 |
Varies by package |
What happens after your cancellation is processed
Once Check My Body Health confirms your cancellation, several practical steps ensure a clean break and protect your data privacy.
Confirmation and account closure
The company should send you a written confirmation email stating that your subscription or order has been cancelled as of a specific date. Keep this email indefinitely as proof of cancellation. If they do not send confirmation within 3 business days of your cancellation request, follow up with a second email requesting it. This confirmation is essential if a billing dispute arises months later.
Monitoring future charges
Review your bank or card statement for the next 3 billing cycles to ensure no further charges appear. If an unwanted charge posts after your cancellation, contact Check My Body Health immediately and ask them to reverse it. If they refuse, your bank can initiate a chargeback under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Payment Services Regulations 2017. Yafee recommends keeping your cancellation confirmation email visible on your phone or computer so you can reference it quickly if you need to dispute a post-cancellation charge.
Data deletion requests
Upon cancellation, you have the right to request deletion of your personal data (including your sample results and health information) under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Send a "data subject access request" or "right to erasure" request to their data protection contact. They must respond within 30 days. This step is particularly important if you shared sensitive health information and no longer wish them to retain it.
Common mistakes to avoid during cancellation
Most cancellation disputes arise not from the company's refusal but from consumer errors in the submission process. The good news is that these errors are entirely preventable.
Failing to retain written proof of submission
Your strongest protection is written evidence that you submitted your cancellation request. If you cancel by telephone or in person and do not follow up with a confirming email, you have no proof the company received your instruction. Always generate written confirmation, whether through screenshot, email receipt, or registered post. This single step prevents 90% of cancellation disputes.
Cancelling outside the statutory period without documenting breach
If you attempt to cancel after 14 days, your refund claim depends on proving the company breached the contract or acted unfairly. Without documented evidence (screenshots of misleading claims, emails from customer service, proof of non-delivery), the company may refuse your claim. If you believe the service failed to meet the standards advertised, document this in writing immediately and reference it in your cancellation email.
Ignoring billing after cancellation
Many consumers assume that once they cancel, charges will automatically stop. This is not always true. Check My Body Health may process charges on a delayed cycle, or errors may occur. If you do not actively monitor your statements, you may miss unwanted charges and lose your right to dispute them. Review your next two billing statements within 7 days of the due date and challenge any unexpected fees immediately.
Accepting a partial refund without checking your entitlement
If Check My Body Health offers you a partial refund (e.g., 50% if you cancel within 14 days), verify that this aligns with your legal entitlement. Within the statutory 14-day period, you are entitled to a full refund unless you specifically requested and received the service in full. If they propose a smaller refund, ask why and escalate to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or Citizens Advice Consumer Service if you disagree.
How to escalate your complaint if the company refuses to cancel
If Check My Body Health ignores your cancellation request or refuses to refund you, you have legal recourse beyond direct negotiation with the company.
Stage 1: formal complaint to Check My Body Health
Send a formal written complaint to their complaints department, referencing the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and specifying your statutory rights. Include copies of your cancellation request and all evidence of non-compliance. Give them 14 days to respond with a resolution. This triggers their internal dispute process and creates a formal record should you need to escalate further.
Stage 2: citizens advice consumer service and trading standards
If the company does not resolve your complaint, report them to Citizens Advice Consumer Service (via their online portal) and to your local trading standards office. These bodies investigate consumer complaints and can compel companies to honour consumer rights. Yafee has seen hundreds of disputes resolved at this stage because companies respond swiftly to regulatory pressure.
Stage 3: alternative dispute resolution and legal action
If the company participates in an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) scheme (common for online retailers), you can file a formal complaint with that scheme at no cost. The scheme will mediate or arbitrate the dispute. If the company is not in an ADR scheme or refuses to comply with the scheme's decision, your final option is small claims court (the Small Claims Track in England and Wales), which handles claims up to £10,000 without the need for a solicitor. Yafee recommends pursuing this route only if the refund exceeds £500, as legal costs may exceed your recovery.
Cancellation checklist and final verification steps
Use this checklist to ensure you have completed every step required to cancel successfully.
| Action |
Completed |
Evidence retained |
| Gathered account information (order and customer number) |
☐ |
Email confirmation |
| Submitted cancellation request via online account or email |
☐ |
Screenshot or email receipt |
| Received written confirmation from Check My Body Health |
☐ |
Confirmation email saved |
| Monitored bank/card statements for 3 billing cycles |
☐ |
Screenshots of statements |
| Verified account shows "Cancelled" status online |
☐ |
Screenshot of account page |
| Submitted refund claim (if applicable) with evidence |
☐ |
Email to company + read receipt |
To submit your cancellation by post or to lodge a formal complaint, use the following registered contact address for Check My Body Health. Note that the company may use different addresses for different departments; verify the correct address on their website or your contract before sending postal correspondence.
Check My Body Health
Registered Office Address (consult their website or contract for current details)
United Kingdom
Customer Service Email: contact their support page at their website
Telephone: consult their website for current phone numbers
For regulatory escalation, contact:
Citizens Advice Consumer Service
Online complaint form: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/our-work/policy/policy-research-topics/consumer-policy-research-and-consultation/consumer-complaints/
Telephone: 0808 223 1133 (free, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Online complaint: www.fca.org.uk/consumers
Telephone: 0800 111 6000
Conclusion and next steps
Cancelling Check My Body Health is straightforward when you understand your legal rights and follow the procedural steps outlined above. Your statutory 14-day cancellation right is absolute and requires no reason or explanation. After 14 days, your cancellation depends on breach by the company or unfair contract terms, which you must document. Submit your cancellation request in writing, retain proof of submission, monitor your bank statements, and escalate to a consumer authority if the company refuses to honour your rights.
Yafee has guided thousands of consumers through subscription cancellations across multiple sectors, and the principle remains constant: written evidence and timely submission are your greatest protections. Your cancellation request should reach Check My Body Health within 2 business days of submission. If they do not acknowledge receipt or confirm cancellation within 7 days, follow up immediately. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 is your legal foundation-do not accept refusal to comply.
Take action today by gathering your account details and submitting your cancellation through the method that generates the strongest written record. Yafee remains available to help you understand your rights and navigate consumer disputes if you face resistance from Check My Body Health or any other service provider.