The activity of the bionatural/holistic practitioner is allowed (under the Italian Constitution and the Civil Code – Law 4/2013) as long as it does not encroach on fields of action reserved for the health (medical, physical therapy, etc…) or aesthetic professions.
As of February 10, 2013, anyone engaged in any of the professions covered by the law is required to indicate in each document And in the written relationship with the customer (invoice, receipt, etc.). the reference to the law. Noncompliance falls under unfair business practices between professionals and consumers, and noncompliance is punished with significant fines. The wording to be included in the various documents (receipts, e-mails, informed consent and informational materials) is “Regulated in accordance with Law No. 4 of Jan. 14, 2013 (Official Gazette Jan. 26, 2013, No. 22).”
The law regarding professions not organized into orders or colleges does not require membership in Professional Trade Associations or bodies such as UNI. It is therefore a free choice of the professional to prefer an attestation of his or her qualification by a professional association.