AI Act Code of Practice on transparency of AI-generated content
On 10 June 2026 the Commission published the final Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated Content, helping providers and deployers of generative AI systems meet AI Act Article 50. Section 1 covers providers' machine-readable marking and detection (Article 50(2)); Section 2 covers deployers' disclosure and labelling of deepfakes and AI-generated text on matters of public interest (Article 50(4)). In an opinion published on 9 July 2026 the Commission found the Code adequately covers Article 50(2), (4) and (5), and the AI Board adopted its adequacy assessment.
Timeline
- 10 Jun 2026AuthoritiesCommission publishes the final Code
- 9 Jul 2026AuthoritiesCommission publishes its adequacy opinion
- 27 Jul 2026Deadline for the initial signatory list
- 2 Aug 2026AI Act Article 50 transparency obligations apply
- 2 Dec 2026Generative AI systems placed on the market before 2026-08-02 must comply with Article 50(2) marking (transition under Regulation (EU) 2026/1744)
Key facts
- Reference
- Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated Content (10.6.2026); Commission Opinion of 9.7.2026 on its assessment
- Adopted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Published
- 10 Jun 2026
- Status
- In force
- Amendments
- Code of practice under Articles 50(7) and 56 of Reg (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act), covering Article 50(2) and (4)
- Topic
- Cybersecurity & Data
- Industries
- Cross-sector, Consumer Goods Manufacturing
Main compliance requirements
Paid members only
The main compliance requirements, applicability questions and penalties are available in the ZC Smart Compliance Hub. Paid members and clients can sign in to the Hub to view them.
Related legislation
- Covers Article 50(2), (4) and (5) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744). Related: Guidelines on Article 50 transparency obligations (2026-07-20), Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act).
Official sources
Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated Content