A system and method for tracking and tracing {HEAD ~ items} that in one aspect comprises generating {TAIL ~ a group} of unique codes, where a unique code is a unique encrypted reference, transferring the group of unique codes to an item marking location, marking items with the unique codes 
A system and method for tracking and tracing { HEAD ~ items } that in one aspect comprises generating { TAIL ~ a group } of unique codes , where a unique code is a unique encrypted reference , transferring the group of unique codes to an item marking location , marking items with the unique codes
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