All of these links say yes, it’s a law that the sale and production of synthetic meat is banned in Italy.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67448116
https://www.barrons.com/news/italy-bans-production-sale-of-lab-grown-meat-328efe2d
https://www.just-food.com/news/italys-ban-on-cultivated-meat-approved-by-lawmakers/
Why do these companies need a contract?