Microdrama regulation tracker
The instruments that bear on vertical-drama platforms, by jurisdiction: what each requires, where it applies, and what remains unsettled. It describes the state of the rules and is not legal advice.
China
- China, NRTA Order No. 16 — Measures for the Administration of Micro Short Drama Development (微短剧发展管理办法)
In force since 1 September 2026. Last reviewed 23 October 2026
- China, NRTA filing review tiers and the AI micro short drama classification notice
In force. Updated 23 October 2026
- China, draft State Council Provisions on Safeguarding Minors' Healthy and Safe Use of the Internet (国务院关于保障未成年人健康安全使用网络的规定（征求意见稿）)
Draft, open for public comment. Last reviewed 18 September 2026
European Union
- EU KIDS Act (proposed Regulation, COM(2026) 681 final)
Tabled. Last reviewed 18 September 2026
- EU AI Act, Article 50 (transparency obligations for AI-generated content)
In force. Last reviewed 5 August 2026
- EU Digital Services Act
In force. Last reviewed 1 September 2026
- EU Digital Fairness Act (proposed)
Announced, not tabled. Last reviewed 23 October 2026
Germany
- Jugendmedienschutz-Staatsvertrag (JMStV), Germany's youth media protection treaty
In force. Last reviewed 5 August 2026
- MedienInvestVG (federal investment obligation for audiovisual services), draft
Draft, in committee. Updated 23 October 2026
- German supervision of AI Act transparency (KI-MIG; Bundesnetzagentur and the Landesmedienanstalten)
In force since 29 July 2026. Last reviewed 5 August 2026
- Germany, cancellation button and auto-renewal limits for online consumer contracts (sections 312k and 309 no. 9 BGB)
In force. Last reviewed 2 August 2026