Short answer: no.
My products aren't produced, processed or tested to food-grade standards, and I don't sell them as food, supplements or health products. I also don't make any medical, nutritional or therapeutic claims. That clarity matters, for you and for me.
What "food-grade" actually means
In the UK, a food-grade product has to meet strict legal requirements, including certified food-safe premises, documented hygiene and handling processes, regular laboratory testing, traceability and batch records, nutritional labelling and allergen controls, and oversight from local authorities and Trading Standards.
Those standards exist to protect people, and rightly so. But meeting them means operating as a regulated food business, which is a very different thing to running a small, hobby based sensory brand. Earthy Crunch UK doesn't operate in that space.
Why natural clays complicate certification
Natural clays aren't uniform ingredients. They vary depending on geological source, region and soil composition, environmental exposure, and season and batch. Because of this, clays can contain trace minerals, including heavier minerals that occur naturally in the earth. That variability makes it impossible to certify the kind of consistency food-grade approval requires, without extensive industrial processing and ongoing testing.
I choose not to industrialise or chemically alter my clays to force that uniformity. Doing so would defeat the point of offering natural, sensory materials in the first place.
What I do, and don't, claim
To be completely clear: I don't claim my products are safe to eat, I don't claim nutritional or detox benefits, I don't claim medical or wellness properties, and I don't market my products as edible. What I do offer is transparency. My clays are sold as sensory and hobbyist items, meant for handling, breaking, tapping, smelling and exploring their natural textures and sounds.
Why this matters for your choice
Some people are comfortable engaging with natural materials knowing there's variability and uncertainty. Others prefer the reassurance that comes with regulated, food-grade products. Neither approach is wrong, they're just different. If you're looking for something that's been produced, tested and certified for consumption, Earthy Crunch UK isn't the right fit, and I'd rather say that plainly than leave room for assumptions.
I think it's better to be clear than comforting. Natural clays are exactly that, natural. They don't behave like manufactured foods or supplements, and pretending otherwise wouldn't help anyone. My role is to tell you what my products are, and what they're not, so you can make an informed decision that suits your own comfort level and values. If you have questions about sourcing, preparation styles, or how to enjoy my products sensorially, I'm always happy to help.
Disclaimer: My clay and chalk products are natural materials sold for sensory, hobbyist and ASMR use only. They're not certified food-grade, and I don't sell them as food, supplements or medicine. This article is general information based on my own research and experience, not medical advice, and I'm not a doctor or nutritionist. If you have any concerns about pica, geophagia or ingesting non-food materials, please speak to a GP or another qualified healthcare professional.
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