[Estimated production by the official inspection of tar colors (including aluminum lakes) in fiscal year 2001].

There were 162 official inspections of tar colors and their lakes in fiscal year 2001, and 162 samples were qualified. Total production amount of tar colors that passed inspection in Japan in fiscal year 2001 reached 134.8 tons. Tar color production amounts were described by month and by manufacturer. The food tar color produced in the largest amount was Food Yellow No. 4, accounting for 43.9% during this period. Their yearly total productions were decreased from 238.7 to 134.8 tons during 12 years.