Editorial standards
How we build a trustworthy ingredient guide.
Every page on Storneva follows the same review sequence, regardless of which formulation it describes.
Source before style
We begin with the stated label, recognised nutrient reference values and public regulatory wording. Drafts are checked for accuracy, plain language and claims that exceed the available evidence before any page is scheduled for publication. Where a label is ambiguous or where a printed value appears inconsistent with a reference source, we hold the page back rather than guess at a figure.
Only after the factual layer has been verified do we turn to structure and readability: heading order, table formatting, and the placement of context paragraphs that help a general reader understand what a declared quantity actually means in practice.
Our review timeline for a new guide
- Day 1 — Intake. The product name, ingredient list, declared serving size and any printed nutrient function statements are logged into our internal reference sheet.
- Day 2 — Separation of claims. Ingredient description is separated from nutrient function language so the two are never blended into a single ambiguous sentence.
- Day 3 — Unit and reference check. Units, percentage nutrient reference values and South African labelling context are checked against current public reference tables.
- Day 4 — Plain-language pass. A second editor rewrites dense label language into shorter, accessible sentences without changing the underlying factual content.
- Day 5 — Publication and logging. The finished guide is published with a dated entry added to our internal change log for future reference.
Editorial decision matrix
When a piece of label wording could be read more than one way, our editors follow a simple decision matrix rather than a personal judgement call. The table below summarises how borderline wording is generally handled during review.
| Situation | Editorial action | Reviewer |
|---|---|---|
| Wording matches a recognised nutrient function claim | Publish as quoted, attributed to the relevant nutrient only | Lead editor |
| Wording implies an outcome beyond the nutrient's role | Rewrite as a neutral ingredient description | Lead editor + second reviewer |
| Declared quantity conflicts with a public reference source | Hold page, contact source, request clarification | Editorial lead |
| New formulation with no prior internal reference | Full five-day review sequence applied in full | Full editorial team |
| Minor correction to an already-published page | Single-editor review with dated change log entry | On-duty editor |
What our checklist covers before publishing
- Every declared quantity on the page matches the source label exactly, including units.
- Every nutrient function statement is attributed to a specific nutrient, never to the product as a whole.
- No sentence implies a guaranteed, immediate or health outcome.
- Local context, such as South African delivery or regulatory references, is accurate and current.
- The page links back to the disclaimer and includes a clear statement that it is not health advice.
Delivery reference used across our guides
Several ingredient guides reference typical delivery windows so that readers understand timing expectations without any guide making a delivery promise on Storneva's behalf, since Storneva does not process orders directly. The table below is the same reference table used consistently across the site.
| Region | Delivery Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 1–3 business days | Free (COD) |
| Western Cape | 2–4 business days | Free (COD) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 2–4 business days | Free (COD) |
| Other major cities | 3–5 business days | Free (COD) |
| Remote areas | 5–8 business days | Free (COD) |
Business days exclude South African public holidays. This table is provided for general reader context only.
Questions readers ask about our process
Do you test the products yourselves?
No. We review published label information and publicly available reference material; we do not operate a laboratory or conduct independent product testing.
Who writes and checks each guide?
Guides are drafted by an editorial writer and checked by at least one additional reviewer before publication, following the five-day sequence described above.
How often is a guide revisited?
Guides are revisited whenever a label change is reported to us, and are otherwise reviewed on a rolling schedule as part of routine maintenance.
Corrections
"A correction handled openly is worth more to a reader than a page that never admits it was updated." — Storneva editorial style guide, internal note.
Readers can email [email protected] with a source and the relevant page address. We review factual corrections during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM SAST, and note material changes in the page revision record so that the history of a guide remains transparent over time.