Where did we find Kinder Kinder Pingui listed in public databases?

We found Kinder Kinder Pingui listed in 2 of the public product catalogues we check: Open Food Facts, Nudger GTIN dataset (CC-BY 4.0). The brand also appears in Wikidata (Kinder). The EAN 4008400290423 matches the GS1 mod-10 checksum format. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What did our recall registry scan return for Kinder Kinder Pingui?

Our recall registry scan returned 0 matches for Kinder Kinder Pingui across CPSC, FDA, RAPEX, Health Canada, and NHTSA. Our scan of regulated-substance lists (ECHA SVHC, REACH Annex XVII, RoHS, Stockholm POPs, CLP Annex VI) returned 13 name match(es) against the label text. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What country does the GS1 prefix on EAN 4008400290423 indicate?

The GS1 prefix 400 on EAN 4008400290423 indicates the issuing office in Germany. This is where the brand owner registered the EAN with GS1; it is not necessarily where the product was manufactured. Source: GS1 country code list (https://www.gs1.org/standards/id-keys/company-prefix). We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What recall notices did we find matching Kinder Kinder Pingui?

Our scan of public recall registries (CPSC, FDA, RAPEX, Health Canada, NHTSA) returned 0 matching records for Kinder Kinder Pingui. Coverage gaps exist outside these registries. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

What ingredient information did we find about Kinder Pingui?

Ingredient text is indexed for Kinder Pingui; see the ingredients section on this page for the full list. Our scan of regulated-substance lists returned 13 name match(es) against the label text. Name matches indicate possible presence based on label text only; they do not confirm actual batch composition. We do not verify or guarantee these findings — contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator for definitive verification.

Kinder Pingui (4008400290423) — Product Wiki

Identity

Name: Kinder Pingui
Barcode (EAN/GTIN): 4008400290423
Brand / Manufacturer: Kinder
Category: Chocolate candy
GS1 Prefix: Germany (GS1 prefix 400)

Description

4008400290423 is the barcode recorded for Kinder Pingui. Measured figures come to weight 120 g, width 5.4 cm, length 14 cm, height 8 cm, display weight 120 g and 4 pieces. Pack size is given as 120 g. The record shows a Nutri-Score of E, NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed food and drink product) and Eco-Score E. The pack lists fresh pasteurised milk (24%), fine chocolate 22% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithins (soya), vanillin), sugar, palm oil, skimmed milk powder (9,5%), wheat flour, cocoa butter, concentrated butter, dextrose (wheat), fine milk chocolate (1%) (sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier: lecithins (soya), vanillin), fat reduced cocoa, egg powder, baker's yeast, flavou as ingredients. It is catalogued under part number 110776379. It sits in the Snacks category. It is flagged for eggs, gluten, milk and soybeans under the allergen labelling rules. Labelling claims on file include pasteurized, contains milk, contains soy, green dot and made in germany.

Regulated substances (4)

Milk (incl. lactose) (Allergen)
Cereals containing gluten (Allergen)
Wheat (Allergen)
Milk (Allergen)

Ingredients

fresh pasteurised milk (24%), fine chocolate 22% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithins (soya), vanillin), sugar, palm oil, skimmed milk powder (9,5%), wheat flour, cocoa butter, concentrated butter, dextrose (wheat), fine milk chocolate (1%) (sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier: lecithins (soya), vanillin), fat reduced cocoa, egg powder, baker's yeast, flavou

Allergen (6)

Cereals containing gluten
Soybeans
Milk (incl. lactose)
Milk
Wheat
Soybeans

Source: EU Regulation 1169/2011 Annex II

EU Cosmetic Ingredient (CosIng) (6)

BUTTER CAS 8029-34-3
EGG POWDER
GLUCOSE CAS 50-99-7
SPONGE
VANILLIN CAS 121-33-5 ⚠️❗ (Danger) +5H PubChem
YEAST CAS 68876-77-7

Source: EU CosIng Ingredient & Fragrance Inventory

EU Pesticide Active Substance (1)

Lecithins (basic substance) CAS 8002-43-5

Source: EU Commission DG SANTE Pesticides DB

DE UBA Rigoletto (water hazard class) (3)

Öle, Palm- CAS 8002-75-3
Vanillin CAS 121-33-5 ⚠️❗ (Danger) +5H PubChem
Glucose CAS 50-99-7

Source: Umweltbundesamt — Rigoletto

Italian Pesticide Active Substance Register (6)

RECORD
SUGAR
SCORE
GONDOR
SCORE
LIBERATE

Source: Ministero della Salute (Italia)

ANSES e-Phy (FR Pesticide Register) (1)

SCORE

Source: ANSES — Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire

FDA Added to Food (US) (4)

VANILLIN CAS 121-33-5 ⚠️❗ (Danger) +5H PubChem
YEASTS CAS 977030-39-9
DEXTROSE CAS 50-99-7
LECITHIN CAS 8002-43-5

Source: U.S. FDA Substances Added to Food

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (US) (1)

Sucrose CAS 57-50-1

Source: U.S. CDC NIOSH

What we found about this product

A factual report of what public registries and product databases returned for this EAN. We do not authenticate products or issue safety verdicts — we only report what we found.

Identifier checks

📋 EAN format: the GTIN-13 mod-10 checksum is consistent with the GS1 standard (format check only; does not authenticate the physical product)
📋 GS1 prefix 400 indicates the issuing office in Germany (this is the country where the brand owner registered the EAN; it is not necessarily where the product was manufactured. Source: GS1 country code list)
📋 Brand entries found: Kinder appears in Wikidata · Wikipedia (CC0 / CC-BY-SA; presence in an open registry, not an endorsement)
📋 Listed in 2 of the public product catalogues we check: Open Food Facts, Nudger GTIN dataset (CC-BY 4.0) (catalogue presence only; the listing itself does not authenticate the product)

Registry scans

📋 Recall registry scan returned 0 matches (sources scanned: CPSC, FDA, RAPEX, Health Canada, NHTSA. Coverage gaps exist; we cannot speak to records outside these registries)
📋 Substance database scan returned 13 name matches with H-codes / regulated-substance entries (see substances section. This is a name match against label/ingredient text only; it does not confirm batch presence)
📋 Banned-ingredient scan (EU Cosmetic Annex II) returned 0 matches (source: EU Reg. 1223/2009. Scanned against available label text only)
📋 Certifications listed in our databases: none found (registries scanned: EU Ecolabel, US ENERGY STAR, US EPA Safer Choice. Many legitimate products are not enrolled in these schemes)
📋 Medical device registry: not listed in US FDA GUDID or EU EUDAMED (most consumer products are not medical devices and would not be expected to appear)

Sources scanned: GS1 country prefix · Wikidata brand registry · Open Beauty / Food Facts · USDA FDC Branded Foods · Nudger GTIN dataset · EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · US CPSC · US FDA recalls · Health Canada Recalls · NHTSA recalls · ECHA SVHC · REACH Annex XVII · EU RoHS · Stockholm POPs · CLP Annex VI · EU Cosmetic Annex II · EU Ecolabel · US ENERGY STAR · US EPA Safer Choice · US FDA GUDID · EU EUDAMED.
Last refreshed: 2026-09-21.

About this section. We aggregated what we found across 24 public registries and product databases as of 2026-09-21. This is not an authentication, certification, or safety endorsement. Coverage gaps in our source data exist. For definitive verification, please contact the manufacturer or the relevant regulator directly.

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Disclaimer. Substance and ingredient information is matched against public government registries (cited above) and may be incomplete or imprecise for a specific batch. This page is informational only and does not constitute medical, legal, or safety advice. For health concerns consult a qualified specialist. For confirmed product safety status refer to the manufacturer and the linked regulatory source.

Provenance

Last updated: 2026-05-21 05:26:14.634000. See About for the full source list.

Kinder Pingui

Identity

Description

Regulated substances (4)

Ingredients

Allergen (6)

EU Cosmetic Ingredient (CosIng) (6)

EU Pesticide Active Substance (1)

DE UBA Rigoletto (water hazard class) (3)

Italian Pesticide Active Substance Register (6)

ANSES e-Phy (FR Pesticide Register) (1)

FDA Added to Food (US) (4)

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (US) (1)

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Kinder Pingui

Identity

Description

Regulated substances (4)

Ingredients

Allergen (6)

EU Cosmetic Ingredient (CosIng) (6)

EU Pesticide Active Substance (1)

DE UBA Rigoletto (water hazard class) (3)

Italian Pesticide Active Substance Register (6)

ANSES e-Phy (FR Pesticide Register) (1)

FDA Added to Food (US) (4)

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (US) (1)

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