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A tamper evidencing band for encircling an article includes an elongate strip. The band is provided with a loop. The loop is such that attempted opening or removal of the loop will be evidenced by the band. The strip has a portion distal from the loop, which is insertable through the loop. Attachmen

A tamper evidencing band for encircling an article includes an elongate strip. The band is provided with a loop. The loop is such that attempted opening or removal of the loop will be evidenced by the band. The strip has a portion distal from the loop, which is insertable through the loop. Attachment means is provided to selectively attach the distal portion onto another portion of the strip to encircle the article whereby attempted removal of the attachment will be evidenced by the band. The tamper evidencing band may be provided as a flat strip with the loop unformed. Alternatively, the tamper evidencing band may be provided in kit form with a separate buckle to define the loop.

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1. A tamper evidencing band for encircling an article, the band including: an elongate strip to encircle the article, the elongate strip being formed of strip material,a tamper evidencing loop,the strip having a distal portion which is distal from the loop, the distal portion being insertable throug

1. A tamper evidencing band for encircling an article, the band including: an elongate strip to encircle the article, the elongate strip being formed of strip material,a tamper evidencing loop,the strip having a distal portion which is distal from the loop, the distal portion being insertable through the loop and foldable back onto itself, the distal portion being provided with adhesive to selectively attach the distal portion onto another portion of the strip to form an adhesive attachment therewith,the adhesive attachment being stronger than the strip material whereby attempted removal of the adhesive attachment will be evidenced by the band,wherein the strip comprises a detachable ticket portion which is separable from the remainder of the strip for retention by an owner of the article, the detachable ticket portion including a unique identifier corresponding to a unique identifier provided elsewhere on the band. 2. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 1 wherein the loop is provided by a buckle which is attached to the strip. 3. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 2 wherein the strip has a proximal end and a proximal portion and the buckle has an aperture and wherein the buckle is secured to the strip by inserting the proximal end of the strip through the aperture of the buckle and attaching the proximal portion of the strip back onto itself such that attempted removal of the buckle will be evidenced by the strip or the buckle. 4. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 1 wherein the strip has a proximal portion which is doubled over and secured back on itself leaving a portion of the strip unsecured to itself to define the loop. 5. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 1 wherein the strip is formed with slits or lines of weakness to enhance the likelihood of a tear on attempted separation of the distal portion from said another portion of the strip. 6. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least a portion of the strip includes one or more apertures for receiving a second tamper-evidencing band extending transversely. 7. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 1 wherein the detachable ticket portion is attached to the distal portion of the band. 8. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 7 wherein a frangible line is provided between the distal portion and the detachable ticket portion, the detachable ticket portion being detachable from the distal portion by separating it along the frangible line. 9. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 1 wherein the loop includes a tamper evidencing portion which comprises at least one securing portion and a detachable portion which may be irreversibly detached from the at least one securing portion. 10. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 9 wherein the detachable portion includes a pull tab. 11. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 9 wherein the tamper evidencing portion comprises a first portion and a second portion attachable to the first portion, wherein the second portion includes the at least one securing portion and the detachable portion. 12. A tamper evidencing band for encircling an article, the band including an elongate strip to encircle the article, the elongate strip being formed of strip material, the strip having a loop forming portion and a distal portion which is distal from the loop forming portion, the loop forming portion being formable into a tamper evidencing loop, the distal portion of the strip being insertable through the loop and foldable back onto itself, the distal portion being provided with adhesive to selectively attach the distal portion onto another portion of the strip to form an adhesive attachment therewith,the adhesive attachment being stronger than the strip material whereby attempted removal of the adhesive attachment will be evidenced by the strip, wherein the strip comprises a detachable ticket portion which is separable from the remainder of the strip for retention by an owner of the article, the detachable ticket portion including a unique identifier corresponding to a unique identifier provided elsewhere on the band. 13. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 12 wherein the loop forming portion is doubled over and secured back on itself leaving a portion of the strip unsecured to itself to define the loop. 14. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 12 wherein securement of the loop is by an adhesive bond which is stronger than the material of the strip or at least of sufficient strength to cause distortion or tearing of the material of the strip. 15. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 12 wherein the strip is formed with slits or lines of weakness to enhance the likelihood of a tear on attempted separation of the distal portion from said another portion of the strip. 16. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 12 wherein at least a portion of the strip includes one or more apertures for receiving a second tamper-evidencing band extending transversely. 17. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 12 wherein the detachable ticket portion is attached to the distal portion of the band. 18. The tamper evidencing band as claimed in claim 17 wherein a frangible line is provided between the distal portion and the detachable ticket portion, the detachable ticket portion being detachable from the distal portion by separating it along the frangible line. 19. A kit for a tamper evidencing band for encircling an article, including: an elongate strip to encircle the article, the elongate strip being formed of strip material and having a distal portion;a tamper evidencing loop which is attachable to the band in spaced disposition from the distal portion, the distal portion of the strip being insertable through the loop and foldable back onto itself; andadhesive to selectively attach the distal portion onto another portion of the strip to form an adhesive attachment therewith, wherein the adhesive attachment is stronger than the strip material whereby attempted removal of the adhesive attachment will be evidenced by the band, and wherein the strip comprises a detachable ticket portion which is separable from the remainder of the strip for retention by the owner of the article, the detachable ticket portion including a unique identifier corresponding to a unique identifier provided elsewhere on the band. 20. The kit as claimed in claim 19 wherein the loop is in the form of a buckle. 21. The kit as claimed in claim 20 wherein the strip has a proximal end and a proximal portion and the buckle has an aperture and wherein the buckle is secured to the strip by inserting the proximal end of the strip through the aperture of the buckle and attaching the proximal portion of the strip back onto itself such that attempted removal of the buckle will be evidenced by the strip. 22. The kit as claimed in claim 19 wherein at least a portion of the strip includes one or more apertures for receiving a second strip extending transversely. 23. The kit as claimed in claim 19 wherein the strip is formed with slits or lines of weakness to enhance the likelihood of a tear on attempted separation of the distal portion from said another portion of the strip. 24. The kit as claimed in claim 19 wherein the detachable ticket portion is attached to the distal portion of the band. 25. The kit as claimed in claim 19 wherein a frangible line is provided between the distal portion and the detachable ticket portion, the detachable ticket portion being detachable from the distal portion by separating it along the frangible line. 26. The kit as claimed in claim 19 wherein the loop includes a tamper evidencing portion which comprises at least one securing portion and a detachable portion which may be irreversibly detached from the at least one securing portion. 27. The kit as claimed in claim 26 wherein the detachable portion includes a pull tab. 28. The kit as claimed in claim 26 wherein the tamper evidencing portion comprises a first portion and a second portion attachable to the first portion, wherein the second portion includes the at least one securing portion and the detachable portion. 29. A method of protecting an article or baggage during transportation including: providing a tamper evidencing band including an elongate strip formed of strip material, and a tamper evidencing loop, the strip having a distal portion which is distal from the tamper evidencing loop and is provided with adhesive which is stronger than the strip material, wherein the band further includes a detachable ticket portion which is separable from the remainder of the strip, the detachable ticket having a unique identifier corresponding to a unique identifier provided elsewhere on the band;encircling the article or baggage with the band;inserting the distal portion through the tamper evidencing loop;folding the distal portion back onto itself;attaching the distal portion onto another portion of the strip by the adhesive to form an adhesive attachment therewith, wherein the adhesive attachment is stronger than the strip material whereby attempted removal of the adhesive attachment will be evidenced by the band;detaching the ticket portion from the remainder of the strip; andon receipt of the article or baggage at a destination, authenticating the article or baggage by inspecting the tamper evidencing band and the tamper evidencing loop and comparing the unique identifiers on the detachable ticket portion and the band. 30. The method as claimed in claim 29 wherein the detachable ticket portion is detached prior to the step of encircling. 31. The method as claimed in claim 30 wherein the detachable ticket portion is detached from the distal portion of the band. 32. The method as claimed in claim 29 wherein the loop is provided by means of a buckle which is attached to the strip. 33. The method as claimed in claim 29 wherein the strip has a proximal end and a proximal portion and the buckle has an aperture and wherein the buckle is secured to the strip by inserting the proximal end of the strip through the aperture of the buckle and attaching the proximal portion of the strip back onto itself such that attempted removal of the buckle will be evidenced by the strip or the buckle. 34. The method as claimed in claim 29 wherein the strip has a proximal portion which is doubled over and secured back on itself leaving a portion of the strip unsecured to itself to define the loop. 35. The method as claimed in claim 29 wherein at least a portion of the strip includes one or more apertures, the method further comprising encircling the article or baggage with a second tamper evidencing band extending transversely and inserting the second tamper evidencing band through one of said one or more apertures. 36. The method as claimed in claim 29 wherein the loop includes a tamper evidencing portion which comprises at least one securing portion and a detachable portion, the method further including detaching irreversibly the detachable portion from the at least one securing portion. 37. The method as claimed in claim 36 wherein the detachable portion includes a pull tab. 38. The method as claimed in claim 37 wherein the tamper evidencing portion comprises a first portion and a second portion attachable to the first portion, wherein the second portion includes the at least one securing portion and the detachable portion.