What Class 29 covers
Class 29 covers meat, fish, poultry and game, meat extracts, preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables, jellies and jams, eggs, milk and dairy products, and edible oils and fats.
Class 29 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 29
- Meat, poultry and fish
- Frozen and processed meat products
- Milk, cheese, yoghurt and laban
- Milk substitutes
- Eggs
- Edible oils, ghee and butter
- Dates processed and preserved, dried fruit
- Nuts, prepared
- Hummus and prepared vegetable dishes
- Jams and preserves, pickles
- Soups
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 29
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Bread, rice, pasta and sweets | Class 30 — Coffee, tea, bakery & staple foods |
| Fresh fruit and vegetables | Class 31 — Agricultural produce & live animals |
| Soft drinks and juices | Class 32 — Beers & non-alcoholic beverages |
| Restaurants | Class 43 — Restaurants, cafés & accommodation |
Who files in Class 29
Food manufacturers, dairy companies, meat and poultry processors, date and nut brands and packaged-food brands.
Filing tip
Most food brands span Class 29 and Class 30. Fresh, unprocessed produce goes in Class 31 instead.
Classes often filed with Class 29
Filing Class 29 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 29 (AED 750 examination, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration). See the UAE fee guide and how to register in the UAE.