My sunscreen is certified with the American Academy of Dermatology’s Seal of Recognition, how does this differ from EWG’s product score?
Products bearing the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Seal of Recognition provide proof for an SPF of 15 or higher, offer UVA protection (as measured by in-vivo testing and the Critical Wavelength test), show evidence of water-resistance, stability, and lack of phototoxicity (AAD 2009). Finally AAD requires that products comply with FDA guidelines for sunscreen. However the meaning of this is not clear given that the 2 AAD-approved sunscreens are not completely compliant with the 2007 guidance. Certification costs manufacturers $15,000, as well as $10,000 annually (Bird 2008). This amount pays for 3rd party review, and additional proceeds are said to be used for program administration and cancer prevention (Goldberg 2008).
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