Where did we find Merkur Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack listed in public databases?

We found Merkur Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack 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 (Merkur). The EAN 4012297002557 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 Merkur Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack?

Our recall registry scan returned 0 matches for Merkur Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack 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 4012297002557 indicate?

The GS1 prefix 401 on EAN 4012297002557 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 Merkur Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack?

Our scan of public recall registries (CPSC, FDA, RAPEX, Health Canada, NHTSA) returned 0 matching records for Merkur Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack. 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 Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack?

Ingredient text is indexed for Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack; 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.

Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack (4012297002557) — Product Wiki

Identity

Name: Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack
Barcode (EAN/GTIN): 4012297002557
Brand / Manufacturer: Merkur
Category: Beverages and beverages preparations
Country of Origin: Germany
GS1 Prefix: Germany (GS1 prefix 401)

Description

Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack by Merkur is a food product in the Erfrischungsgetränke category. It is packaged in a 1l format. Ingredients: Natürliches Mineralwasser, Zucker, Kohlensäure, Säuerungsmittel Citronensäure, Süßungsmittel Natriumcyclamat, Aspartam (enthält eine Phenylalaninquelle) Acesulfam K und Saccharin-Natrium, Stabilisatoren E 414 und E 445, Antioxidationsmittel Ascorbinsäure, Aroma, Apfelsaftkonzentrat, Farbstoffe E 150. Sold in: en:Germany.

Regulated substances (3)

Saccharin (sodium salt) — previously Group 2B, now Group 3 (IARC carcinogen)
saccharin (Food additive (E-number))
Sodium saccharin — restricted in many foods (Japan Food Sanitation restricted)

About these substances

Plain-language summary of each regulated substance found above, drawn from public regulatory data.

Saccharin (sodium salt) — previously Group 2B, now Group 3 (CAS 128-44-9)

Saccharin (sodium salt) is an artificial sweetener, often used in diet drinks, tabletop sweeteners, and some processed foods. It was previously classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans), but after reviewing newer scientific evidence, IARC reclassified it as Group 3 in 1999. Group 3 means the evidence is not sufficient to classify it as carcinogenic to humans. This change reflects updated research, not a safety alert. Saccharin is still approved for use in many countries, including the U.S. and Europe, within regulated limits. The reclassification shows how scientific understanding evolves over time. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: WHO IARC Monographs (https://monographs.iarc.who.int/list-of-classifications).

Ingredients

Natürliches Mineralwasser, Zucker, Kohlensäure, Säuerungsmittel Citronensäure, Süßungsmittel Natriumcyclamat, Aspartam (enthält eine Phenylalaninquelle) Acesulfam K und Saccharin-Natrium, Stabilisatoren E 414 und E 445, Antioxidationsmittel Ascorbinsäure, Aroma, Apfelsaftkonzentrat, Farbstoffe E 150 d und E 160a.

IARC carcinogen (1)

Saccharin (sodium salt) — previously Group 2B, now Group 3 CAS 128-44-9

Source: WHO IARC Monographs

Food additive (E-number) (1)

saccharin CAS 81-07-2

Source: EU Regulation 1333/2008

Japan Food Sanitation restricted (1)

Sodium saccharin — restricted in many foods CAS 128-44-9

Source: Japan MHLW Food Sanitation Act

EU Cosmetic Ingredient (CosIng) (2)

AROMA
SACCHARIN CAS 81-07-2

Source: EU CosIng Ingredient & Fragrance Inventory

DE UBA Rigoletto (water hazard class) (8)

Kohlensäure CAS 463-79-6
L(+)-Ascorbinsäure CAS 50-81-7
Natrium CAS 7440-23-5
1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-on-1,1-dioxid CAS 81-07-2
1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-on-1,1-dioxid, Natriumsalz CAS 128-44-9,82385-42-0,6155-57-3
Aspartam CAS 22839-47-0
Natriumcyclamat CAS 139-05-9 ❗ (Warning) +2H PubChem
Citronensäure CAS 77-92-9 ❗ (Warning) +3H PubChem

Source: Umweltbundesamt — Rigoletto

Italian Pesticide Active Substance Register (1)

FORMAT

Source: Ministero della Salute (Italia)

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

MERKUR

Source: ANSES — Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire

FDA Added to Food (US) (1)

SACCHARIN CAS 81-07-2

Source: U.S. FDA Substances Added to Food

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 401 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: Merkur appears in Wikidata (Slovenia) (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: 2026-09-22.

About this section. We aggregated what we found across 24 public registries and product databases as of 2026-09-22. 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 06:21:49.788000. See About for the full source list.

Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack

Identity

Description

Regulated substances (3)

About these substances

Saccharin (sodium salt) — previously Group 2B, now Group 3 (CAS 128-44-9)

Ingredients

IARC carcinogen (1)

Food additive (E-number) (1)

Japan Food Sanitation restricted (1)

EU Cosmetic Ingredient (CosIng) (2)

DE UBA Rigoletto (water hazard class) (8)

Italian Pesticide Active Substance Register (1)

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

FDA Added to Food (US) (1)

What we found about this product

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Erfrischungsgetränk mit Orangengeschmack

Identity

Description

Regulated substances (3)

About these substances

Saccharin (sodium salt) — previously Group 2B, now Group 3 (CAS 128-44-9)

Ingredients

IARC carcinogen (1)

Food additive (E-number) (1)

Japan Food Sanitation restricted (1)

EU Cosmetic Ingredient (CosIng) (2)

DE UBA Rigoletto (water hazard class) (8)

Italian Pesticide Active Substance Register (1)

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

FDA Added to Food (US) (1)

🔍 What we found about this product

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Registry scans

More from Merkur

Provenance

See also

Related basics

What we found about this product