Applications submitted from environmental analysis organizations were processed: six organizations added environmental test items, three renewed permits, two were newly established, and 23 analysis report signatories were added. In addition, 28 permit and 22 report signatory evaluations were conducted. One hundred thirteen environmental analysis organizations (121 laboratories) and 18 motor vehicle testing organizations (21 laboratories) have obtained permits and are in operation. 

Excerpt from Major Environmental Policies, Apr 2021