Class 3: Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations

Nice Classification goods class, NCL 13-2026.

Class heading

Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumes; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations

Explanatory note

Class 3 includes mainly non-medicated toiletry preparations, as well as cleaning preparations for use in the home and other environments.

This class includes, in particular:

  • sanitary preparations being toiletries
  • tissues impregnated with cosmetic lotions
  • deodorants for human beings or for animals
  • room fragrancing preparations
  • nail art stickers
  • polishing wax
  • sandpaper

This class does not include, in particular:

  • chemical chimney cleaners (Class 1)
  • degreasing preparations for use in manufacturing processes (Class 1)
  • ingredients for use in the manufacture of cosmetics, for example, vitamins, preservatives, essential oils and antioxidants (Class 1)
  • deodorants, other than for human beings or for animals (Class 5)
  • medicated shampoos, soaps, lotions and dentifrices (Class 5)
  • emery boards, emery files, sharpening stones and grindstones (hand tools) (Class 8)
  • cosmetic and cleaning instruments, for example, make-up brushes (Class 21), cloths, pads and rags for cleaning (Class 21)

Common terms in Class 3

A sample of official terms from the WIPO alphabetical list. Search the full list in the Nice Class Finder.

  • abrasive paper
  • abrasives
  • almond soap
  • bath bombs
  • beard dyes
  • beauty masks
  • bleaching salts
  • bleaching soda
  • body glitter
  • cleaning chalk
  • cobblers' wax
  • cosmetic creams
  • cosmetic dyes
  • cosmetics
  • dentifrices
  • deodorant soap
  • depilatory wax
  • dry shampoos
  • eau de Cologne
  • emery
  • emery cloth
  • emery paper
  • false nails
  • floor wax
  • hair dyes
  • hair lotions
  • hair spray
  • incense
  • Javelle water
  • joss sticks

Indicative only. Classification and specifications should be confirmed by an attorney before filing. This is general information, not legal advice.