QELBY® Ceramic Balls Are Independently Safety Tested. Here's What the Lab Found.

There is a reasonable question that anyone should ask before putting a ceramic product into their water: what is actually in it?

We asked the same question. Before bringing QELBY® somatid ceramic balls to the U.S. market.

Here is what was tested and what was found.

The Testing

The lab used established EPA methods to evaluate QELBY® ceramics across a broad range of potential contaminants:

• EPA Method 9045D: pH
• EPA Method 9014: Cyanide
• EPA Method 6010: Metals and minerals (17 total)
• EPA Method 8081: Pesticide residues
• EPA Method 8260B: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• EPA Method 8270C: Semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs)

These are not custom or proprietary tests. They are the same standardized methods used across environmental, food safety, and industrial compliance testing in the United States.

The Results

Across every category:

• No detectable heavy metals (all 17 metals tested were non-detect or below reporting limits)
• No detectable cyanide
• No detectable pesticide residues
• No detectable VOCs
• No detectable SVOCs
• Measured ceramic pH: 9.23

To be clear about what "non-detect" means: the lab's instruments were sensitive enough to detect trace amounts of these compounds if they were present. They were not present at or above any measurable threshold.

Why This Matters

The wellness market is full of water products that make strong claims without any third-party verification. Structured water, alkaline water, mineral-infused water, and ceramic-based hydration tools are all growing categories. Most of them have not been independently tested.

QELBY® ceramics are made from seven minerals plus somatid microstructures, then fired at 1100°C. The firing process creates a stable, non-leaching material. The safety data confirms what the materials science already suggests: these ceramics do not release substances into water. Their effect is surface-driven, not chemical.

That distinction matters for two reasons. First, it means the product is safe. Second, it means the product works differently than people might assume. QELBY® balls do not add minerals to your water. They influence how water organizes and charges at the ceramic interface.

What You Need to Know Before Using QELBY® Balls

One important note: QELBY® balls are not a filtration system. You should start with purified or filtered water. The ceramics influence water structure and charge. They do not remove contaminants. Using them in clean water gives you the full benefit of what this technology is designed to do.

If you have questions about the testing methodology or want to understand more about how QELBY® ceramics interact with water, the full science overview is available on the QELBY® Science page.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.