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Final code provides an implementation route for Article 50

A Commission-assessed approach now exists for marking, detectability and visible labels, without making signature mandatory.

Voluntary codeImportant development

Source facts

What officially changed?

The final Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated Content was published on 10 June 2026. It has a separate section for providers and a separate section for deployers.

Legal effect

The code is voluntary and creates no new obligations. Following the positive adequacy assessment, it can be used to support compliance with Article 50(2), (3) and (5).

What the status means

The code is voluntary and creates no new obligations. Another substantiated implementation route remains possible.

Analysis by Responsible AI Platform

Why is this material?

A Commission-assessed approach now exists for marking, detectability and visible labels, without making signature mandatory.

What does this mean in practice?

The code can make implementation and supplier assessment more concrete. Non-signatories must be able to substantiate their alternative approach independently.

What may need to be reassessed?

  • Determine which section matches the organisation's role.
  • Compare existing marking, metadata and labels with the measures in the code.
  • Document an equivalent approach when the organisation does not sign.
  • Do not treat signature as proof that all Article 50 obligations have been met.

For whom and which provisions?

Perspectives

Using AI, Providing AI, Advising, Public authority

Topics

Transparency

AI Act provisions

Article 50

Legal evidence

Official sources

Last checked by Responsible AI Platform: 8 August 2026.

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