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Producing moonshine at home in Iceland violates the Act on Alcohol and Tobacco (No. 93/1998) and the Customs Act (No. 91/1988), which prohibit unlicensed distillation. The Directorate of Customs enforces strict penalties, including fines up to ISK 5 million (≈€35,000) or imprisonment. A 2026 amendment to the alcohol law further criminalizes home distillation, aligning with EU anti-counterfeiting directives.
Key Regulations for Making Moonshine at Home in Iceland
- Licensing Prohibition: Distillation without a government-issued license is illegal under the Directorate of Health’s regulatory framework, which governs all alcohol production.
- Equipment Seizure: Customs authorities may confiscate stills and related apparatus under the Customs Act, with no compensation for seized property.
- Criminal Liability: Offenders face prosecution under the Penal Code (No. 19/1940), with aggravated penalties for large-scale or commercial operations.