Editorial policy
Royal Vapery's editorial policy explains how we research, write, check, review and update vaping content. Our standards focus on accuracy, trusted sources, UK regulations, transparency and responsible communication.
The policy covers product descriptions, buying guides, reviews, comparisons and educational articles. Our team has 19 years of combined experience in the UK vaping industry. Learn more about Royal Vapery and our background.
Who Writes and Reviews Royal Vapery's Content?
Naeem Mansoor writes our content, and Nadeem Mansoor reviews it before publication. You can learn more about their experience and responsibilities on our Author Profile page. Each has a separate role to help keep our content accurate and reliable.
What Is Naeem Mansoor's Role in Content Creation?
Naeem Mansoor is Royal Vapery's founder and lead writer, with 12 years of industry experience. He researches product details, checks trusted sources and writes clear, original content in British English.
What Is Nadeem Mansoor's Role in Editorial Review?
Nadeem Mansoor has 7 years of experience in the UK vaping industry. Before approving content, he checks technical details, product compatibility, UK regulations, misleading claims and readability.
How Does Royal Vapery Research and Verify Information?
Royal Vapery follows 4 editorial stages: research, writing, fact-checking and publication. Naeem prepares the content, while Nadeem checks it for accuracy before publication.
How Are Sources Selected?
We use manufacturer documents, official product manuals, packaging information, UK government guidance and recognised health authorities. We do not treat unverified claims as facts.
Which Official Sources Does Royal Vapery Use?
Our main sources include:
- GOV.UK: UK laws and regulations.
- MHRA: Product notification and regulatory requirements.
- NHS: Health information.
- OHID: Public health evidence.
- ASA: Advertising standards.
- Official manufacturers: Product specifications and compatibility.
How Does Royal Vapery Check Product?
We check product details against manufacturer information and store records. We verify current prices, stock levels and promotions using live product listings.
How Are Technical Product Claims Checked?
We check battery capacity, coil resistance, nicotine strength, e-liquid capacity, charging features and compatibility. Manufacturer puff counts are not treated as guaranteed results.
How Are Prices and Stock Information Verified?
Prices, offers and stock levels can change. Our live product pages and checkout show the latest information. We do not make unsupported claims about having the lowest prices.
How Does Royal Vapery Verify UK Vaping Regulations?
We check legal information against official UK laws and government guidance, including the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations (TRPR) 2016.
Our content clearly separates current laws from proposed changes. Readers can learn more in our UK vaping laws guide.
How Does Royal Vapery Handle Health Information and Nicotine Claims?
Royal Vapery provides educational content for adult smokers and existing vapers. Nicotine is addictive, and vaping is not risk-free.
We do not make unsupported medical claims, promise that vaping will help people quit smoking or promote vaping to non-smokers or under-18s. We check health information against trusted sources, including the NHS. For further information, read our Quit Smoking Guide.
How Does Royal Vapery Separate Facts From Editorial Opinions?
We clearly separate verified facts, manufacturer claims, actual product-testing observations and editorial opinions.
For example, battery capacity is a manufacturer specification, while opinions about flavour or ease of use are editorial assessments. Personal experiences are not presented as guaranteed results.
How Does Royal Vapery Maintain Editorial Independence?
Royal Vapery is a vape retailer, but business interests must never affect factual accuracy.
We keep promotional content separate from editorial assessments, disclose relevant commercial relationships and avoid unsupported positive claims or made-up reviews.
Does Royal Vapery Publish Negative Findings?
Yes. Our reviews can highlight genuine product limitations, compatibility problems and performance issues. Any negative findings must be supported by evidence or recorded testing.
How Does Royal Vapery Prevent Plagiarism and Copied Content?
We create original content and respect copyright. We use manufacturer information and official sources to support our writing, but we do not copy third-party content without permission or proper credit. We also check AI-assisted drafts for originality.
How Does Royal Vapery Verify Product Authenticity and Compliance?
Royal Vapery sources products from verified manufacturers and authorised distributors.
We check supplier records, manufacturer specifications, packaging information and relevant UK requirements. Follow the guidance explained in our TRPR & TPD Guide. Authenticity, legal compliance and product performance are checked separately.
How Does Royal Vapery Keep Published Content Updated?
We review published content when product details, regulations, manufacturer guidance or other important information changes.
What Changes Trigger an Editorial Review?
We may review content when there are:
- Changes to product specifications or compatibility.
- New or updated UK vaping regulations.
- Discontinued or reformulated products.
- Reported factual errors.
- Updated official health or regulatory guidance.
How Are Publication and Review Dates Managed?
Publication dates show when content was first published. Last-updated dates show when important changes were made, such as corrected product details or regulatory information. Small formatting changes do not always require a new date.
How Does Royal Vapery Handle Corrections and Reported Errors?
When an error is reported, we review the evidence, correct confirmed mistakes and check the updated content.
We correct important errors when reliable evidence shows that a change is needed.
How Can Readers Report an Editorial Error?
Readers can report incorrect or outdated information through our contact us page. Please include the page URL, the suspected error and any supporting evidence.
What Is Royal Vapery's Editorial Policy Checklist?
Our editorial checklist covers 14 requirements:
| Requirement | Editorial check |
|---|---|
| Author | Identified writer |
| Reviewer | Independent review |
| Sources | Reliable evidence |
| Specifications | Verified product details |
| Regulations | Accurate UK guidance |
| Health claims | Responsible communication |
| Commercial disclosure | Relevant relationships identified |
| Independence | Facts separated from promotion |
| AI content | Human verification |
| Originality | No plagiarism |
| Readability | Clear and simple writing |
| Corrections | Errors investigated |
| Updates | Outdated information revised |
| Approval | Final editorial review |
Content that does not meet an essential requirement must be corrected before publication.
How Does Royal Vapery Use SEO While Keeping Content Accurate?
We use SEO to organise accurate information around readers' questions.
Our content includes clear headings, direct answers, relevant terms and useful internal links. Using keywords never comes before factual accuracy.
What Types of Content Does This Editorial Policy Cover?
Our standards cover educational guides, product descriptions, reviews, comparisons, buying guides, regulatory articles and category pages. Each type of content needs reliable evidence and editorial review.
How Is an Editorial Policy Different From an Editorial Style Guide?
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Editorial Policy |
Editorial Style Guide |
|---|---|
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Sets rules for accuracy, reliable sources, independence and responsibility. |
Explains writing rules, formatting, terminology and tone. |
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Ensures content is accurate, trustworthy and responsible. |
Ensures content is clear and consistent. |
What Does Royal Vapery Not Publish?
We do not knowingly publish made-up reviews, invented product tests, unsupported medical claims, misleading specifications, copied content, unverified legal information or undisclosed paid endorsements. Information that cannot be verified is clearly qualified or left out.
Who Has Final Responsibility for Royal Vapery's Editorial Standards?
Nadeem Mansoor provides the final editorial review and approval. Naeem Mansoor handles research, writing and updates. Royal Vapery remains responsible for all information published on its website.
FAQs About Royal Vapery's Editorial Policy
What is an editorial policy?
An editorial policy is a set of rules for creating, checking, publishing and updating content. It helps keep information accurate, reliable and clear.
Why is an editorial policy important in the vaping industry?
An editorial policy helps ensure vaping content follows UK regulations and provides reliable information about nicotine products, devices and health.
How do you write an editorial policy?
Set clear rules for research, fact-checking, writing, reviewing, AI use and correcting errors. Make sure every article follows these rules.
Who writes Royal Vapery's content?
Naeem Mansoor, Royal Vapery's founder and lead writer, writes our guides, reviews and product content. He has 12 years of experience in the UK vaping industry.
Who reviews Royal Vapery's articles?
Nadeem Mansoor reviews our content before publication. He has 7 years of vaping industry experience and checks product details, accuracy and UK regulations.
Does Royal Vapery use AI-generated content?
Yes, Royal Vapery may use AI tools to support research and writing. However, our editorial team checks and approves all AI-assisted content.
Does Royal Vapery accept sponsored coverage?
Royal Vapery clearly discloses sponsored content and commercial relationships. Payments do not affect factual accuracy or allow misleading claims.
How often does Royal Vapery update its content?
We update content when product details, UK vaping laws or official guidance change. We also correct outdated or incorrect information when identified.
Can readers request corrections?
Yes. Readers can report errors through our contact page. Our team checks the information and makes corrections when needed.
Does Royal Vapery provide medical advice?
No. Royal Vapery provides general vaping information for adults aged 18 and over. Our content does not replace professional medical advice.