Holistix Product Testing Policy

Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Holistix sells consumer wellness technology across categories including red light therapy, PEMF, infrared, terahertz, hydrogen water, negative-ion products, blue light, and related wellness devices.

Our product review process is intended to support clearer product education, more transparent specifications, safer usage guidance, and better-informed purchasing decisions.

This policy explains what Holistix means when we describe product review, inspection, verification, testing, manufacturer specifications, and third-party testing.

Our Product Review Goal

Our goal is to help customers understand:

what a product is
what technology it uses
what specifications are disclosed
which specifications matter for comparison
how the device is intended to be operated
what safety considerations may apply
what information is manufacturer-reported versus independently verified
where evidence or specification limitations exist

We aim to avoid exaggerated health claims and focus on practical product and technology education.

The broader data-governance framework is described in the Open Biohacking Data Methodology .

What We May Review

Depending on the product and available documentation, Holistix may review:

product category and intended consumer use
manufacturer or supplier specifications
product manuals and operating instructions
materials and construction
dimensions and weight
included accessories
controls, settings, programs, or timers
wavelength information
frequency information
field-strength information
temperature ranges
hydrogen concentration specifications
other disclosed output measurements
safety warnings and contraindications
warranty and return information
customer questions and recurring confusion points
how the product fits within the broader Holistix catalog

Different Types of Product Evaluation

Holistix does not use the word “testing” to imply that every product has undergone the same type or level of evaluation.

Product information may come from several different processes.

Hands-On Inspection

Holistix may physically inspect a product for characteristics such as:

construction
controls
materials
included components
fit and form factor
ease of operation
packaging
basic functional behavior

Hands-on inspection does not automatically constitute laboratory testing or clinical testing.

Documentation Review

Some specifications may be reviewed using:

manufacturer documentation
supplier documentation
product manuals
technical sheets
internal product records

Information obtained this way should generally be understood as manufacturer- or supplier-reported unless independently verified.

Internal Functional Evaluation

Holistix may evaluate whether a product powers on, whether controls behave as described, whether operating modes are understandable, and whether included components match expected product information.

Internal functional evaluation should not automatically be interpreted as independent laboratory verification of wavelength, irradiance, field strength, hydrogen concentration, ion output, electromagnetic output, or other technical measurements.

Independent or Third-Party Testing

When an independent laboratory or third party has tested a product or specification, Holistix may reference that testing where relevant.

When possible, we aim to identify:

what was measured
who performed the testing
which product or sample was tested
the relevant measurement conditions
whether the result applies to the current product configuration

We do not intend the phrase “third-party tested” to imply that every possible product specification, health claim, or operating condition has been independently verified.

Clinical Testing Is Different

Product inspection, technical measurement, manufacturer documentation, and laboratory specification testing are different from clinical research.

Holistix does not claim that a product has undergone Holistix-sponsored clinical testing unless that is explicitly stated and supported by appropriate documentation.

Research involving a technology category should also not automatically be treated as clinical testing of a particular Holistix product.

Manufacturer-Reported vs Independently Verified Specifications

Where appropriate, product information should distinguish among:

Manufacturer-reported: supplied by the manufacturer or supplier.
Internally observed: visible or functionally observed by Holistix.
Independently measured: measured by a separate testing party.
Laboratory-tested: measured under documented laboratory conditions.
Calculated: mathematically derived from other measurements.
Estimated: approximate rather than directly measured.
Not disclosed: information currently unavailable or undocumented.

This distinction is part of the Holistix Wellness Device Transparency Standard .

Measurement Conditions Matter

A technical number is often incomplete without the conditions under which it was obtained.

Examples include:

red-light irradiance may vary by measurement distance, position, wavelength configuration, and instrument
PEMF field strength may vary by distance, coil location, setting, waveform, and measurement method
hydrogen concentration may vary by water volume, generation time, measurement method, temperature, pressure, and time after generation
infrared devices may require temperature, location, contact conditions, and operating duration for meaningful comparison
ionizing or ion-generating devices may require separate consideration of ion output and ozone output
terahertz-related claims require characterization of the actual emitted output rather than relying solely on the technology name

Holistix therefore tries to avoid treating a single specification as a complete description of device performance.

Wellness Products and Medical-Device Claims

Many products sold by Holistix are marketed for general wellness use.

Unless specifically documented otherwise, they should not be represented as regulated medical devices for a particular diagnosis or treatment simply because research exists for the broader technology category.

Regulatory clearance, authorization, or approval involving one particular device and intended use does not automatically transfer to another consumer product using similar technology.

Holistix educational materials and product pages are not intended to substitute for professional medical care.

How We Review Product Claims

When reviewing product descriptions, comparison pages, FAQs, and educational content, we aim to separate:

measurable specifications
manufacturer claims
technology-level research
product-specific evidence
consumer wellness use
medical or disease-related claims

A specification does not automatically establish a health outcome.

For example:

a higher red-light irradiance does not automatically mean a better device
a higher PEMF field-strength number does not automatically mean a better health outcome
a higher hydrogen-water PPB value does not establish a universally stronger biological effect
a terahertz label does not itself establish the emitted frequency spectrum or clinical effectiveness
a negative-ion feature does not automatically establish a health benefit

Related claim boundaries are documented in the Wellness Device Claim Boundary Index .

Safety Review

Product safety considerations vary by technology, device construction, operating conditions, and individual circumstances.

Depending on the product, Holistix may review information concerning:

implanted electronic devices
pregnancy
seizure history
photosensitivity
eye exposure
heat sensitivity
reduced temperature sensation
cardiovascular considerations
recent medical procedures
medication-related cautions
timer and session instructions
electrical safety
product-specific contraindications

Not every caution applies to every device.

Product-specific instructions and warnings should take precedence over generalized category summaries.

Canonical Safety and Technical References

Holistix also maintains structured reference resources within the Open Biohacking Data Project .

Current canonical subject indexes include:

These structured resources support terminology and interpretation. They do not constitute clinical testing of Holistix products.

Product Selection

Holistix may select products based on factors including:

customer interest
technology-category relevance
supplier availability
feature set
product quality
catalog fit
educational value
market demand
practical usefulness
ability to document meaningful specifications

Product selection does not establish that a device is appropriate for every customer or medical circumstance.

Customer Feedback

Customer questions, reviews, product-support requests, and reported experiences can help Holistix identify:

unclear instructions
frequently misunderstood specifications
missing FAQs
usability problems
documentation gaps
possible safety-language improvements

Customer testimonials and individual experiences are not treated as clinical evidence.

An individual experience should not be presented as a guaranteed or universal outcome.

Product Specification Changes

Product specifications, suppliers, components, accessories, packaging, firmware, instructions, warranty terms, pricing, and availability can change over time.

When a material change is identified, Holistix may update:

product pages
comparison guides
FAQs
buyer guides
structured product data
educational pages

Older specifications should not be preserved simply because they appeared on an earlier version of a page.

Product Data and Transparency

Holistix maintains a Product Data Index as part of its broader product-transparency architecture.

Product information should be interpreted alongside the Wellness Device Transparency Standard .

These resources are designed to encourage clearer distinctions between documented specifications, measurement status, product claims, and evidence interpretation.

AI-Assisted Product Review

Holistix may use AI-assisted systems to help:

compare specification documents
identify inconsistent product descriptions
flag possible outdated specifications
organize safety information
identify missing product fields
compare product and educational-page language
identify unsupported or overly broad claims

AI-assisted analysis is not itself product testing and is not treated as independent measurement.

Technical specifications still require an appropriate underlying source.

How This Policy Connects to Our Editorial Standards

Product review is only one part of the Holistix publishing system.

This policy works together with:

Open Biohacking Data Project Versioning

Current Open Biohacking Data Project release: v1.5.0

Current canonical subject dataset version: v1.2

Canonical project release DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21862535

Project concept DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20978709

Corrections and Feedback

If you believe a Holistix product page contains:

an outdated specification
an incorrect measurement
unclear testing language
an unsupported claim
outdated warranty or return information
a safety statement requiring review

please contact us so the information can be reviewed.

Contact Holistix

Page History

August 10, 2026: Synchronized the Product Testing Policy with Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project v1.5.0; distinguished hands-on inspection, documentation review, internal functional evaluation, independent measurement, laboratory testing, and clinical research; established specification-source labels; added measurement-condition guidance; strengthened product-claim and regulatory boundaries; clarified that customer experiences are not clinical evidence; connected the policy to the Product Data Index, Transparency Standard, Claim Boundary Index, Methodology, Source Register, and canonical dataset architecture.