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The Romanian Customs Authority has acquired a "smoking machine" to analyze nicotine and tar levels in cigarettes. This equipment aids in criminal investigations and supports anti-smuggling efforts. In 2025, the laboratory conducted over 3,000 analyses, with a significant portion related to criminal cases. The smoking machine simulates smoking ten cigarettes simultaneously, allowing for precise measurement of harmful emissions. The laboratory team consists of specialists in chemistry and financial legislation, ensuring thorough analysis of tobacco products. The laboratory, the only one of its kind in Romania, is part of the European Customs Laboratories Network and is funded by the European Commission and the Romanian government.