Estimated production by the official inspection of tar colors (including aluminum lakes) in fiscal year 2002

There were 157 official inspections of tar colors and their lakes in fiscal year 2002, and all of their samples were qualified. Total production amount of tar colors that passed inspection in Japan in fiscal year 2002 reached 113.6 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 42.5% during this period.