Abstract: The present invention provides a system for detecting the removal of an item or items from a secure area. The system includes a secure area in which the item or items are located, one or more entrances to and/or exits from the secure area, one or more items, those items provided to be formed of a plastics or other polymeric material, and the item or items further including a plurality of metal detectable particles and/or X-ray detectable material embedded within the plastics material. Detection or sensor apparatus are provided to be located at the one or more entrances to and/or exits of the secure area, arranged to detect or sense the passage of metal detectable particles and/or X-ray detectable material therethrough, in use.

Abstract: The invention to which this application relates to improvements to a retaining band which can be used to securely locate, form and retain a load of items or goods, in one embodiment on a pallet, and thereby retain the said items or goods as a single integral package. The invention allows for the adaptation of the retaining bands to be detectable when with a predetermined range of detection apparatus such as X-ray and/or metal detection apparatus so that should the retaining band or fragments thereof be discarded or dislodged, the presence of the same is detectable and therefore prevented from becoming a potential contaminant or safety hazard.

Abstract: A glove of a form typically, although not necessarily exclusively, provided for single or limited use purposes and discarded thereafter. The glove is to prevent contact between a product and a person's hand and to avoid contamination. The glove material includes components capable of detection by at least one form of noncontact detection apparatus which renders the glove or portion detectable if discarded and inadvertently becomes part of a manufacturing process or product. The components render the glove detectable by using metal detection apparatus and/or X-ray detection apparatus which may allow removal of the glove. The glove may also include an antimicrobial agent as part to prevent or reduced contamination on the surface of the glove. The glove can also be rendered biodegradable.