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Type Approval in Armenia
AR CoC is required for wireless telecommunications products.
AR CoC approval refers to Armenian Certification of Conformity (CoC) approval, which is a regulatory process designed to ensure that products meet national safety, quality, and environmental standards. The CoC is an official document issued by the Armenian authorities, often as part of the country's efforts to align with international standards and maintain the safety and integrity of goods within the domestic market.
NCC notification is required for products with encryption components.
Notification of Compliance or Conformity refers to a notification sent by businesses to the relevant Armenian authorities or regulatory bodies (such as the NCC) regarding compliance with national laws, regulations, or standards. This would be required for certain industries or products before they can be marketed or imported into Armenia.
National Technical Regulation on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment is in force in Armenia (Decree of Armenia Government # 2228-N dated 15 December 2005).
In accordance with HS Codes, this Technical Regulation applies to the following equipment:
a) Base stations
8517 61 000
b) Equipment function as converter, transmitter and receiver or recorder for voice, image or other
data including switching and routing equipment
8517 62 000
c) Transmitting devices, telecommunication devices functioning as transmitter and receiver
8525 50 000,
8525 60 000
National Technical Regulation on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment also applies to telecommunication devices mounted in vehicles. The abovementioned equipment is subject to mandatory national regulations requirements.
National certificate of Armenia is mandatory regarding RTTE access to this market.
Armenia joined the Custom Union in January 2015 along with Kyrgyzstan. This means that you can now meet the safety requirements of Armenia by obtaining the appropriate Custom Union certificate in any of the member countries including Armenia.
These member countries include Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan.
You would still be required to obtain any telecom approval specific to Armenia should your product fall into that category.
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Type approval in Armenia requires acceptable CE test reports.
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Custom Union certificate. See above for more detail.
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Lead time is approximately 3-4 weeks from the time all document have been collected.
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The AR CoC is typically valid for 1 year.
Armenia label requirements:
There are no specific label requirements for AR CoC however we recommend maintaining FCC, CE labeling.
Custom Union mark requires the EAC logo, see below.
The mark consists of 3 letters “E”, “A”, “C” graphically drawn using right angles, having same height and width – representing precise proportions of a square on a light background (pic. 1) or on a dark background (pic. 2)
Size of the mark is defined by the manufacturer (supplier) who received the right to use it. Basic size should be not less than 5 mm.
The place where the Mark is put on – is specified in applicable Technical Regulation: CU TR 004 Safety of Low-Voltage Equipment
Frequencies allowed in Armenia
2G/GSM: Uses 900 and 1800 MHz
3G/UMTS: Uses 2100 MHz, and 900 MHz on Ucom
4G/LTE: Uses 2600 MHz, 450 MHz, 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2600 MHz
2.4 GHz
5.0 GHz
Contact CSIA for a more detailed list of frequencies allowed in Armenia.
Regulatory Updates For Amenia
July 2023
As a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Armenia's regulatory environment is increasingly aligned with EAEU standards, which impact the following areas:
Product Certification and Compliance: EAEU member states, including Armenia, now follow the common standards for product certification and conformity assessments. Products sold in Armenia often require certification through the EAEU system, which includes the EAC (Eurasian Conformity) mark for products. New regulations related to customs procedures and product safety compliance are regularly updated.
Customs Union: Recent updates to customs regulations align Armenia with the EAEU’s customs policies, making cross-border trade easier, though businesses must ensure compliance with the union’s unified rules.
June 2023
Armenia has been embracing the digital economy, and in 2023-2024, the government announced new initiatives related to e-commerce, digital services, and IT sector growth. Some highlights include:
Taxation of Digital Services: The Armenian government has introduced new tax regulations aimed at increasing compliance for digital businesses, including those operating in e-commerce and fintech. Businesses in the digital economy must comply with new VAT rules on digital services and platforms.
Cybersecurity Laws: Armenia has started tightening its cybersecurity regulations to protect data privacy and bolster trust in its digital economy. The Cybersecurity Law was introduced to ensure safe internet practices and better data protection.
