Trademark Class 3 under the NICE Classification covers cosmetics, beauty products, soaps, detergents, perfumes, essential oils, hair care, skin care, makeup, and cleaning preparations.
If your business manufactures or sells skincare, makeup, shampoos, soaps, deodorants, perfumes, or household cleaning items, your trademark must be registered in Class 3.
This class is essential for companies in beauty, cosmetic manufacturing, FMCG, personal hygiene, and household cleaning industries.
#đź§ľ Detailed List of Goods Covered under Class 3
A. Skincare & Beauty Cosmetics
Face creams, moisturizers, serums
Sunscreens and tanning lotions
Anti-aging creams and fairness creams
Face powders, compact, foundation
Makeup removers and cleansing lotions
B. Hair Care & Hair Styling Products
Shampoos and conditioners
Hair oils and serums
Hair gels, wax, sprays, and mousse
Anti-dandruff and hair straightening formulations
C. Perfume, Fragrances & Body Spray
Attar, perfume, body mist
Deodorants and antiperspirants
Essential oils, aroma oils
Room fresheners (non-electric)
D. Soaps & Bathing Products
Bath soaps, body wash, shower gel
Hand wash soaps
Glycerine soaps, herbal soaps
Bath salts and bath foam
E. Cleaning & Detergent Products
Laundry detergents and washing powder
Dishwashing liquids
Surface cleaners and floor cleaners
Polishing agents, scouring powders
Car washing and glass cleaning liquids
F. Cosmetic Accessories
Toothpaste and oral care (non-medicated)
Shaving creams and aftershave lotions
Talcum powder and dusting powder
Nail polish, nail remover, nail care items
#🚫 What’s Not Included in Class 3
❌ Item | ✅ Goes To |
|---|---|
Medicinal toothpaste, medicated creams | Class 5 |
Raw chemical ingredients used in soaps | Class 1 |
Cosmetic tools (brushes, sponges) | Class 21 |
Hair dryers, grooming machines | Class 11 |
Cosmetic chemicals in raw form | Class 1 |
Perfume dispensers | Class 21 |
#đź’ˇ Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants
âś… Always mention product category clearly:
“Cosmetics and beauty products,”
“Hair care and skin care preparations,”
“Detergents and cleaning preparations,”
“Perfumes and deodorants.”
âś… Use broad wording like:
“Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.”
âś… If you run a salon or beauty service, also include Class 44.
âś… If you retail cosmetic products, consider adding Class 35 for trading services.
#đź§ Summary
Trademark Class 3 covers cosmetics, skincare, perfumes, hair care, soaps, detergents, and cleaning items.
If your brand manufactures or sells beauty or household cleaning products, your trademark must be registered in Class 3.
#âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Are shampoos and oils included?
âś… Yes, all hair care products belong to Class 3.
Q2. Is toothpaste included?
âś… Yes, non-medicated toothpaste.
❌ Medicated toothpaste belongs to Class 5.
Q3. Are perfumes and deodorants covered?
âś… Yes, all fragrances and body sprays are included.
Q4. Are detergents and floor cleaners part of Class 3?
âś… Yes, all household cleaning agents.
Q5. Are makeup products included?
âś… Yes, all cosmetics and makeup products belong here.