§ 507.6 - Authority to manufacture.

§ 507.6 Authority to manufacture.

(a) A Only manufacturers that TIOH has certified and has issued a certificate of authority to manufacture heraldic articles may be granted by the Institute of Heraldrymay produce heraldic items.

(1) Certificates TIOH will issue a certificate of authority will be issued only to companies manufacturers who can demonstrate they have manufacturing the capability and agree to manufacture controlled heraldic items according to applicable Government specifications or purchase descriptions through the certification process.

(2) The certificate of authority to manufacture is valid applicable only for the individual, firm, or corporation indicated and will be valid for 5 years.

(3) A hallmark will be assigned TIOH will assign a hallmark to each certified manufacturer. All insignia manufactured controlled heraldic items manufactured for commercial sale will bear the manufacturer's hallmark.

(4) TIOH exclusively uses the “IOH” hallmark for the development of new controlled heraldic items; it is not authorized for use on items for commercial sale.

(b) A certificate of authority to manufacture may be revoked or suspended under the procedures prescribed in subpart D of this part. § 507.16.

(c) Manufacturers will submit a preproduction sample to TIOH of each item they manufacture for certification under the Heraldic Quality Control Program. A letter of certification authorizing manufacture of each specific item will be issued provided the sample meets quality assurance standards.

(d) A copy of the certified manufactures list will be furnished to the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and, upon request, to Army and Air Force commanders.

A list of certified manufacturers is on the TIOH web page at https://tioh.army.mil/.