Adoption of the regulation follows agreement reached with the European Parliament at first reading on 18 October 2011, and subsequent approval by the Permanent Representatives Committee on 10 November.
Määrus võeti vastu pärast Euroopa Parlamendiga 18. oktoobril 2011 saavutatud esimese lugemise kokkulepet ning sellele järgnenud heakskiitmist alaliste esindajate komitees 10. novembril.