Simon R Galley said:
Well here is the question, could we update our wrapper, could we use a generic wrapper ?, would it lead to film being developed incorrectly : Please give me your feedback, it would really be appreciated :
Are you talking about the foil/plastic wrapper, the backing paper, or the gummed tape that holds down the roll end?
As I see it, the plastic airtight wrapper has to be marked, because many end users buy pro-packs and carry the rolls loose in the wrapping; a few discount resellers also sell single rolls from pro-packs, though I don't know that you need to feel you must support this marketing method. However, it might well be cheaper to make this wrapper generic and apply a pressure sensitive label to it indicating the contents, as is done with some rebranded or "custom" films and budget films. In pro-packs, you might simply supply a strip of 5 such sticky labels and let the end user apply them, saving an operation in packaging.
The backing paper can easily be the same for all films -- might as well be now, since there's no information between frames to remind us what's loaded, and when loading we'll have the wrapper, while unloading we'll have the end tape (and don't much care anyway, since the film is exposed by then).
The crucial point for correct development is the gummed end tape; that *must* be marked with the correct film type so end users and labs can apply the correct development -- but it's also cheap stuff to make, since it need only be lightweight paper, printed in one color, with gum on the back; they don't need to be the peel & stick kind.
So, bottom line, if generic foil with sticky labels, or generic backing will save money and either keep more products in production or keep prices down, no problem, as long as the end tapes show the film type.