What Class 3 covers
Class 3 covers non-medicated cosmetics and toiletries, perfumes and fragrances, essential oils, dentifrices, and cleaning, polishing and laundry preparations. It is one of the most filed classes for beauty and household brands.
Class 3 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 3
- Perfumes, eau de parfum and colognes
- Oud and bakhoor-based fragrances, incense sticks
- Skin care creams, lotions and serums (non-medicated)
- Make-up and nail products
- Shampoos, conditioners and hair styling products
- Hair dyes
- Soaps and body wash
- Deodorants for personal use
- Toothpaste and mouthwash (non-medicated)
- Laundry detergents, fabric softeners and cleaning preparations
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 3
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Medicated creams and medicated toothpaste | Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals & medical preparations |
| Hair dryers | Class 11 — Lighting, heating, cooling & sanitary apparatus |
| Hair straighteners | Class 8 — Hand tools & cutlery |
| Make-up brushes and fitted vanity cases | Class 21 — Household & kitchen utensils |
| Beauty salon services | Class 44 — Medical, beauty & agricultural services |
Who files in Class 3
Perfume houses, cosmetics and skincare brands, private-label beauty sellers, cleaning product manufacturers and fragrance retailers.
Filing tip
Perfume brands usually pair Class 3 with Class 35 (selling the products in shops and online). Medicated versions belong in Class 5, so decide whether any product makes a medical claim.
Classes often filed with Class 3
Filing Class 3 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 3 (AED 750 examination, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration). See the UAE fee guide and how to register in the UAE.