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The Central Customs Laboratory in Romania employs a specialized device known as the 'smoking machine' to simulate smoking ten cigarettes simultaneously. This equipment measures nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide levels in cigarette smoke, aiding criminal investigations. In 2025, the laboratory conducted 3,080 physical-chemical analyses, with a significant portion related to criminal cases. The laboratory's work extends beyond tobacco analysis, including assessments of petroleum products and alcoholic beverages to combat fraud and tax evasion. Funded by the European Commission and the Romanian government, it is the only customs laboratory in Romania and is accredited by RENAR.