In the past, the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I), along with ASTM International and their certification team at SEI (Safety Equipment Institute), have sought to strengthen the reflective products industry through the voluntary Product Verification Program. This program verifies that reflective products meet ASTM International standards and codes, and are thoroughly evaluated to perform as claimed. This program helps to educate building professionals and consumers alike to know the importance of proper testing in order to achieve the desired energy saving results.
There are currently five verification categories: reflective insulation, radiant barrier, interior radiation control coating (IRCC), facer materials and radiant barrier sheathing. Here is a list of tests for each category – https://rimainternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/List-of-Verification-Tests-0819-3.pdf .
Each verified company is assigned a unique verification code that is incorporated into their verification logo. All Verified Products are listed on the RIMA-I website so purchasers can validate whether a product of interest is an authentic RIMA-I Verified Product. A new requirement for 2025 that further protects the validity of verified products is, as of July 2025, all verified products will be printed with the company’s unique verification logo as assigned to that product and approved by RIMA International.
With the addition of the requirement to print the logo on product, now member manufacturers can register the product names of their distributors (including private label distributors) with RIMA International so they too can sell and market the product as a RIMA-I Verified Product.
To see a list of current verified products, visit the RIMA International website https://rimainternational.org/verify/ .
When preparing to make an investment in a building project, be sure the materials used are quality materials that will perform as intended. The Product Verification Program is your due diligence in one simple step. If interested in learning more, contact Anna Seiple with SEI at aseiple@seinet.org or RIMA International at rima@rima.net.