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The Central Customs Laboratory in Romania conducts analyses of excise goods and economic crime cases, employing a specialized smoking machine for testing cigarettes. In 2025, the lab performed 3,080 physical-chemical analyses, supporting criminal investigations and combating smuggling and tax evasion. The lab, which is the only customs laboratory in Romania, also analyzes petroleum and alcoholic products, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. It operates under strict conditions and is accredited by RENAR, with modernization efforts backed by European funding.