Serialization is evolving – reaching more countries and expanding to new product categories. A striking example is Armenia, where starting March 1, 2025, where a remarkably broad range of products became subject to mandatory serialization – far beyond EU and US standards, which currently focus mostly on pharmaceuticals and tobacco.
As of March 2025, mandatory serialization in Armenia applied to:
- Coffee, tea, and soft drinks
- Animal and vegetable oils (e.g. sunflower, soybean, olive), margarine and processed foods.
- Meat, poultry, fish, and seafood products
- Dairy, condensed milk, cheese, ice cream
- Pasta, cereals, jams, juices, canned vegetables and fruits
- Beer, vinegar
- Animal feed
- Lubricants, paints and dyes.
This scope will continue to grow and from January 1, 2026, serialization will extend to:
- Vitamins, vaccines, and medicinal products
- Contrast media, hormone-based contraceptives
- Perfumes, cosmetics, personal care and oral hygiene products
- Soap, detergents, and household cleaning agents
This is one of the most extensive national regulatory serialization roadmaps introduced in one date — a bold move toward full supply chain transparency. Companies operating in these sectors should prepare early to ensure regulatory compliance and seamless supply chain integration.