# Official Journal of the European Union

> The Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) is the EU’s gazette; since 1 July 2013 its electronic edition is the authentic, legally binding publication of EU legislation.

URL: https://data.arietalabs.com/glossary/official-journal/

The L series publishes legislation; the C series publishes information, notices and preparatory documents. Regulation (EU) No 216/2013 made the electronic edition authentic.

Since October 2023 the L series is published act by act rather than in daily issues.

Sources:
- [Regulation (EU) No 216/2013](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/216/oj)
- [EUR-Lex: Official Journal](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/direct-access.html)