Recognize chiropractic and protect the title chiropractor
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Currently In The Netherlands, anyone is allowed to call him-/herself a chiropractor; requirements only apply once someone is registered in a professional register. Legal recognition and title protection for chiropractors would prevent inadequately educated and unauthorized practice, would increase patient safety and transparency, and promote collaboration with other healthcare providers.
https://erkenchiropractie.petities.nl
Petition
We
chiropractors, patients, healthcare providers, and all others who support the importance of this petition,
establish that:
- chiropractic meets the criteria for legal recognition under the Individual Healthcare Professions Act (BIG Act).
- chiropractic education consists of a five-year, full-time academic program at internationally recognized institutions (WHO and ECCE standards).
- chiropractors provide high-quality, person-centered care that is effective, safe, preventive, and evidence-based.
- unauthorized care providers call themselves chiropractors, thereby damaging the profession.
and request
- legal recognition of chiropractic as a musculoskeletal healthcare profession under the BIG Act.
- protection of the title 'chiropractor' based on education, quality, and safety.
- equal legal and policy status with other recognized primary healthcare professions.
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Details
Addressed to:
Tweede Kamer
Petition desk:
Closing date:
2026-06-16
Lead petitioner:
Karin Kaptein, voorzitter
Organisation:
Nederlandse Chiropractoren Associatie
Website: