The European Commission’s Code of Practice on AI-generated content labeling has a second draft. This matters for a specific reason: the August 2, 2026 effective date for EU AI Act transparency requirements isn’t moving, even as other compliance deadlines may be extended. The Code of Practice is how the abstract transparency obligation gets translated into practical labeling standards.
BABL AI reported that the Commission released the updated draft, incorporating stakeholder feedback and reportedly streamlining compliance burdens. The second draft reportedly proposes a standardized EU icon for labeling AI-generated content and encourages use of open technical standards. These specific claims come from a single source with limited excerpt confirmation, treat them as reported, not confirmed.
What is confirmed: the August 2, 2026 effective date for transparency rules, corroborated by TechLaw.ie’s practitioners. That date applies regardless of whether the high-risk deadline extensions currently moving through the legislative process are ultimately adopted.
A feedback period is reportedly open until March 30, 2026, organizations wanting to influence the final labeling standard should verify the exact submission process directly with the European Commission’s AI Office, as this date could not be confirmed from available source text. A final version is reportedly expected by early June 2026.
If you develop, deploy, or distribute AI-generated content for EU audiences, the Code of Practice is worth tracking closely. The feedback window, if the March 30 date is accurate, closes in weeks.