As part of our mission to prevent melanoma, MIF has developed our Seal of Approval Program for products that promote prevention, early detection or patient support,  demonstrate quality and are in accordance with our mission. The program is open to any company that chooses to apply for the seal. Products are evaluated by our board based on company supplied independent testing, product quality, the product’s reinforcement of sun safe behaviors.

MIF welcomes any company with sun safe products or related publications and services to apply for the seal of approval. To request an application, please e-mail  lisa@safefromthesun.org  or call 610-343-0183.    

Companies that have received MIF's Seal of Approval:

Baby Banz    In an ever deteriorating UV climate, Baby Banz is steadfast in its ongoing effort to preserve the sensitive eyes and precious skin of little ones everywhere.  Baby Banz is committed to developing children's UV protective sunglasses, hats, accessories and swimwear that not only protect them from the sun's harmful UV rays, but are also comfortable, fun to wear and strong enough to last.

Coolibar   Coolibar's mission is to develop superior sun protective products that allow people to enjoy life in the sun. We design, manufacture and market a range of quality sun protection products including sun protective clothes, SPF clothing, sun hats, sun protection swimwear, sunglasses, umbrellas, sunscreens and sunblock. Coolibar is a private company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

ETSIS Hats  ETSIS pledges to help you Escape The Sun in Style™ by providing the best sun protection hats for women. Our Sun Hats & SunEscape protection panel's offer the maximum protection against the sun's harmful UV rays - especially to the face, cheeks, nose, and neck. ETSIS Hats originated in Honolulu Hawaii and were created with a very specific purpose: To protect your face while Escaping the Sun In Style™. It is no secret that harmful rays rapidly increase the aging processes of your precious skin, resulting in visible sun-damage and in many cases one form or another of skin cancer. Designed with our patent-pending, signature snap-in, snap-out SunEscape protection panels, our ETSIS Hats compliment any activity for all lifestyles!

Medikidz Ltd .  Medikidz Ltd was created as a reliable medical reference for giving disease awareness for kids. Our comic books do not try to 'sugarcoat' serious medical conditions for children. Rather, the medical information provided is designed to empower and educate children about their medical condition or the medical condition of a loved one. The end result is that children can understand what is happening to them and their loved ones and why it is happening, taking away their fear about medical diseases.

MFS Eyewear   MFS Eyewear was founded in 2002 when they couldn’t find decent sunglasses for their own kids. It’s a pretty simple idea: Make kids’ shades that provide real UV protection, that are comfortable, good-looking, and durable so they’ll be used.

Sun Protection: All MFS shades provide 100% protection from UVA and UVB rays. Wrap-around frames minimize exposure to peripheral light.
Comfort: MFS shades are comfortable, many with adjustable neoprene bands to keep them on kids’ heads, where they belong.
Durability: MFS lenses and frames are made from shatterproof polycarbonate. They’l l be outgrown before they’re broken.
Safety: Always lead-free, with no bisphenol-A and no phthalates.

MoniMay, Inc    Monimay introduce SunShadz, the first sun protection blend patented specifically for the hair and scalp!  It is the first all-natural micronized, mineral powder formula that offers a solution to greasy or alcohol based sunscreens.  Used most effectively with a hat for protection, Monimay is truly on the cutting edge of sun protection.

Mustela    Mustela® offers sun protection with 100% mineral based sunscreens which ensure reinforced protection against a wide spectrum of UVA (long and short) UVB and infrared rays. Mustela® sun protection products have a double protection, its high SPF index protects against sunburns on the skin’s surface and a cellular protection that protects the skin’s cells and their natural defenses deep down.

Protect-A-Bub     Protect-A-Bub sunshades are a product born from the desire of two moms on different sides of the globe confronted by the same problem – how to protect their infants from the sun’s harmful rays. Protect-a-Bub sunshades easily attach to carriers, car seats, strollers, joggers and carriages providing 98+% protection from the sun’s rays. The company’s products rate “ Excellent”, the highest rating category available in accordance with globally recognized Australian and NewZealand standards for sun protection.

Raptya      Raptya's designer has worked closely with the top names in Australian Fashion, such as Colleen Dinnigan, Sass & Bide and Willow. Feel it to believe it ... Raptya garments are made from exquisite quality Italian fabrics that breathes. So comfortable and stylish, they are designed to worn all day long, not just in the pool or surf. Prevent incidental sun damage and wear Raptya for outdoor dining, water sports & sight seeing - then dress it up for evening wear.

ShedRays     No matter the elements you expect to face: rain, wind or sun; they have the product solution for you. Our WindPro®, Windjammer®, Flatwear™, ShedRays® and Pouchables® all contain features which are designed to make your life easier, despite any adverse conditions. Whether you are looking for travel, sports or fashion ShedRain has what you are looking for in umbrellas and rainwear.

Sierra Summits     High UVA and UVB four season sun protection. Sierra Summits High Altitude Adventure Sunscreen a zinc oxide mineral blocker for face and body. Oil free and Fragrance free, SPF 40, won't burn eyes, has light elegant feel on skin. Formulated for sensitive skin types to perform and protect at altitude, on water, and closer to the equator, where UV rays are more intense.

SPF Store      Since 1989, The Solar Protective Factory has pioneered the sun protection fabric and garment business. The founders, one of whom is a skin cancer victim, started testing fabrics and discovered that the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet rays penetrated an alarming number of fabrics. After years of research, they developed top-UV rated sun-protective fabrics that are comfortable, breathable, easy care and affordable. Over the years, SPF® fabrics along with colorful and informative SPF® hangtags have been on clothing and headwear for companies such as Liz Claiborne, Nike, Reebok, Disney, L.L. Bean and many others. SPF® have become the world’s best selling brand of sun-protective fabrics.

Sunday Afternoons     S unday Afternoons was established in 1990 as a small, family-run company creating outdoor products to sell at craft fairs, open-air markets, and trade shows. In addition to selling, we often found ourselves taking notes for new styles, colors, and functional designs from folks who lived and worked outside in the sun. Their philosophy was and still is to create products that really perform. It is with our customer's input and suggestions that we have developed a line that truly addresses the needs of those people who work and play in the outdoors. We still love to hear from our customers and welcome their comments.

Sun Protection Zone     Protection Zone has solved the problem of frequent applications of sunscreen with their new long sleeve rash guards and boy suits that fully cover and protect children from the sun. These UPF 50+ longsleeve rash guards and body suits allow for children to be out in the sun, for any length of time, and have their entire body protected.

Sunveil     Since 1986, we've been your one-stop destination for the world's first and foremost brand of quality Sun-protective Sunscreen Hats & Accessories for the entire family. And in this time, we've earned numerous accolades to mark our pedigree as The Award Winning "Sun Savvy Style for Smart Skin". This is also where you find ‘sunsational fun-in the-sun apparel that enables sun-savvy attitude. Sunveil helps to ensure that - Getting there is indeed half the fun!

Tilley Endurables     With Tilley Endurables, travellers have enjoyed dependable clothing that can withstand whatever the world has to offer since 1984.  While function is important, it's not at the expense of comfort, and we've made sure all our Tilleys age ever so gracefully. Simple to clean, too. We aim for clothing you can launder in a hotel sink in the evening, hang to dry, and wear neat and ready to go to breakfast.  The Tilley Hat - namely that it is designed to sit low on the head of the wearer, thus providing substantial protection from the sun and rain - Tilley Hat silhouettes and fabrics have been rated to provide the highest level of UV protection.

Total SunCare   Total Suncare® is based by the jersey shore and was founded on the idea that Quality and Price matter. Our goal is to give the consumer a cheaper alternative while making a high quality product. We don't spend on advertising, instead we focus our efforts on the quality of our product and work hard to reign in costs.  All of our product is 3rd party laboratory tested for spf and water resistancy which comply with FDA standards of testing.

Umbrellas Made-EZ     After many months of research and development Umbrellas Made-EZ is  very excited to offer what we believe to be the first and only portable umbrella and canopy curtain on the market. Designed by a mom, and now a mom-inventor, the ezShade offers  many more shady options for  life in the sun. The ezshade blocks over 99% of UVA & UVB rays, instantly attaches to any umbrella, is easily adjustable and lightweight.  Perfect for the beach, ball games, picnics, camping and school functions.

UV-Blocker   We have you covered on the beach, traveling, watching a sporting event, or on the golf course. UV-Blocker.com offers a variety of UV protection umbrellas that will protect you from harmful UV rays and keep you 15 degrees cooler. Through our website, we provide a quality product at a reasonable price.

UV Skinz     UV Skinz sun protective swimshirts are stylish and carry a UPF rating of 50+, which blocks out over 98% of the sun’s harmful rays, protecting delicate skin from damaging sunburns. Sunscreen isn’t always enough, is often not used correctly and some folks have skin allergies or sensitivities to chemicals that sunscreens can contain. UV Skinz are sun shirts that are not made with any chemicals or lotions. The UV protection is in the tight weave of the fabric. Wearing UV protective clothing, such as our fun, cool UV Skinz sun protective swim shirts, is an important step in preventing sunburns, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Live in our Skinz!

Updated November 10, 2011