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What's banned in 
Italy?
Out of 46 things One Map has mapped, here is where Italy stands.
Banned in Italy
- Phones in SchoolsBanned
Banned in class at every school level since September 2025.
- SurrogacyBanned
A crime even abroad: up to 2 years in prison and a EUR1m fine.
- Plastic BagsBanned
Non-compostable checkout bags banned; fines up to EUR 25,000.
- Potassium BromateBanned
Not on the EU's list of allowed additives, so no bromate in bread.
- PufferfishBanned
EU law: pufferfish can't be sold as food anywhere in the EU.
- Foie GrasBanned
Banned by a 2001 decree - though imported foie gras is still sold.
- LandminesBanned
Joined the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty in 1999.
- Titanium Dioxide (E171)Banned
Banned in food across the EU since August 2022.
- Plastic GlitterBanned
Loose plastic glitter banned from sale since October 2023.
- Declawing CatsBanned
Pet treaty in force since 2011: no declawing without medical need.
EU rules ban both the tests and the sale of tested cosmetics.
- Paid VacationMandatory
At least 4 weeks of paid leave a year.
Restricted in Italy
- Raw MilkRestricted
Vending machines must say: drink only after boiling.
Allowed in Italy
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