To earn our seal of approval, a product must validate it is effective in preventing sun damage to the skin or eyes. The manufacturer must provide scientific testing data from an independent laboratory. The laboratory must be a separate entity from the manufacturer.  
 
The seal is provided to products that demonstrate high quality as a sunscreen lotion, sun protective clothing, shading devices such as umbrellas, awnings, and other complimentary sun protective products.  

Companies that have received MIF's Seal of Approval:

  Updated December 7, 2012