A method of and system for providing machine-readable tags, preferably programmable
RFID tags are provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, a receptacle
having at least one wall member that defines an enclosure and a tag associated
with the receptacle, which includes machine-readable information regarding a product
occupying the enclosure is provided. In accordance with another embodiment of the
invention, the tag includes identification information in electronic form for the product.