An electronically readable identification system to create unique, machine readable codes that can be associated with each product of a batch and can be used for labeling products. The codes may be QR codes or other printable codes which are electronically readable and which allow the user to create millions of unique electronically readable codes, print or store them on compliant product labels, and encode them with data for supply chain partners as well as consumers. A centralized database having records for each individual unit of a product that allows for control of the reading and writing of data for that database of the information for each product. The system can be used to track the provenance of each individual product unit. Various applications include regulated products, such fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, cannabis, goods, and services. An API system for controlling and providing access to information in the database.

Systems and methods for an auditable RFID count may be provided. This may add a layer of trust which may be otherwise difficult to achieve with a typical RFID count. These systems and methods may be executed by a counting service or by the business itself. Trust may be achieved from the ability to audit RFID counts as easily as is possible in a barcode counting system and the ability to identify classes of items with unreadable or non-existent tags.