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Fuller'S Earth

Low concern

Used as a processing aid in food (oil bleaching) where it is removed before consumption; direct ingestion is uncommon.

Found in
1 products

What it is

Naturally occurring clay material (typically calcium montmorillonite or attapulgite); absorbent mineral

Used as a processing aid (e.g., refining of edible oils) and in cosmetics/face masks

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

permitted as processing aid/secondary direct food additive (clay-based bleaching earths)

European Union — EFSA

permitted as processing aid

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