Essential Oils

Essential oils
Stills that are used for steam distillation to produce hydrosols and essential oils can generally also be used for hobby purposes. As a rule, smaller devices are used for the hobby. Distilleries with a boiler volume of up to 2 liters are also exempt from registration. However, any larger stills must be reported to the responsible customs office and may not be used in conjunction with alcohol. However, it is possible to make fruit or herbal spirits from hydrosols by mixing them with taxed alcohol. Alcohol may not be used in private areas only in the still.