Bottom line: The EU Code of Practice on AI Transparency is recognized as an effective instrument for meeting AI Act requirements in Articles 50(2), (4) and (5), but does not replace direct compliance responsibility.
On 8 July 2026, the European Commission assessed a Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated content as an appropriate instrument for meeting AI Act requirements. The voluntary code is intended to help providers and deployers of generative AI systems fulfill their transparency obligations.
The Commission found that the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated content appropriately covers the obligations under Articles 50(2), (4) and (5) of the AI Act and facilitates their effective implementation. On 9 July 2026, the AI Board adopted the corresponding adequacy assessment.
The Code of Practice is addressed to all providers and deployers of generative AI systems, including general-purpose AI models, as well as operators of systems for generating deepfakes and certain text content. Signing the Code of Practice is possible EU-wide and is intended to serve as evidence of compliance measures regardless of the location of establishment or the competent market surveillance authority.
Important for compliance managers: Adherence to the Code of Practice does not automatically constitute full fulfillment of AI Act obligations, but is considered an appropriate means of implementation. The AI Office plans to update the Code of Practice at least every two years, for example in response to the emergence of new standards or relevant technological developments.
Source: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu · Published 9 July 2026
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