Abstract
Following the revision of Verification methods for Industrial wastes containing hazardous substances such as heavy metals (MOE Public notifications No.13 of 1973, JLT13 leaching test) in 2013, the Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste Management (JSMCWM) now plans to publish a new comprehensive technical book on the testing methods for waste-related materials. The book contains information on the regulatory leaching test (JLT13), testing methods for contaminated soils, recycled materials and end-of-life products such as waste electronic equipment. It compiles flowcharts, precise procedures and important technical issues that need to be taken into consideration in order to help chemical analysts or technicians in the analysis of waste-related materials. This paper provides an in-depth summary of the manual.
