In 2007, the EU already put in place rules (Commission Decision 2007/116/EC) to ensure that the 116 000 number is reserved everywhere in the EU for hotlines to report missing children and offer guidance and support to their families.
Juba 2007. aastal võeti vastu komisjoni otsus 2007/116/EÜ, mille kohaselt kõikides ELi liikmesriikides eraldatakse number 116 000 abitelefonile, millel saab teatada lapse kadumisest ja millel pakutakse abi lastevanematele.