Editorial Integrity Policy
Effective Date: December 4, 2025
At Fresh Storage Tips (https://freshstoragetips.com), our mission is to help you keep your food fresher for longer and your home organized. Because our advice often pertains to food safety and preservation, we take accuracy and integrity very seriously.
This Editorial Integrity Policy outlines the standards Marleen van der Zijl and the editorial team follow to ensure that the content you read is accurate, safe, and unbiased.
1. Our Commitment to Accuracy
Storage advice—particularly regarding food—must be accurate. Incorrect advice can lead to food waste or health risks. To ensure our tips are reliable, we adhere to the following research standards:
- Official Sources: When discussing food shelf-life and safety (e.g., "How long does chicken last in the fridge?"), we cross-reference our advice with official guidelines from organizations such as the USDA, the FDA, and other food safety authorities.
- Expert Review: We strive to ensure our content reflects current best practices in home economics and food science.
- Regular Updates: Storage guidelines can change. We regularly review our older articles to ensure they still meet current safety standards.
2. Independence and Objectivity
Our readers trust us to provide honest recommendations. To maintain that trust:
- Unbiased Reviews: We do not accept payment in exchange for a positive review. If we recommend a storage container, vacuum sealer, or organization tool, it is because we genuinely believe it is a good product.
- Clear Separation: We maintain a clear separation between our editorial content and advertising. Advertisers do not have editorial control over our articles.
3. Product Testing Methodology
When we review products on Fresh Storage Tips:
We look for durability, material safety (e.g., BPA-free plastics), and effectiveness. We prioritize products that offer long-term value to our readers. If a product has a known flaw, we will mention it in our review.
4. Corrections Policy
We are humans, and occasionally errors may occur. If a factual error is identified in one of our articles:
- We will correct the information as quickly as possible.
- For significant errors regarding safety, we will add a note at the top of the article indicating that a correction has been made.
If you spot an error, please alert us immediately via our contact page.
5. Content Originality
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited at Fresh Storage Tips. All content is written in our own words, based on our own structure and research. While we may quote experts or reference official studies, we always provide proper attribution.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our editorial standards or wish to report an inaccuracy, please contact Marleen van der Zijl:
Contact Page: https://freshstoragetips.com/contact-marleen-van-der-zijl/