Trademark class 3 · Goods
Class 3: Non-medicated cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning preparations
Trademark class 3 covers non-medicated cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning preparations.
Covers non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations, perfumes and essential oils for cosmetic use, non-medicated dentifrices, and cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations for household or personal use. The defining feature is that products must be non-medicated; once a product has a therapeutic claim, it moves to class 5.
Thinking of registering in class 3? Check the name is free here first. If it's already taken, your application can be refused — and the £205 IPO fee isn't refunded. The search is free, across the UK and EU registers.
Check your name in class 3 →What class 3 covers
Examples of goods in this class:
- ✓ shampoos and conditioners
- ✓ moisturisers and skin creams
- ✓ perfumes and eau de toilette
- ✓ toothpaste (non-medicated)
- ✓ soap
- ✓ deodorants and antiperspirants
- ✓ make-up and foundation
- ✓ laundry detergents and bleaching agents
- ✓ surface cleaners and polishes
- ✓ essential oils for cosmetic use
Typical businesses that register in class 3
- skincare and beauty brands
- haircare brands
- household cleaning product manufacturers
- fragrance houses
- natural and organic cosmetics companies
What's not in class 3
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 3 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × medicated shampoos and antibacterial soaps (class 5)
- × medicated toothpaste with therapeutic claims (class 5)
- × industrial cleaning agents (class 1)
Related classes
Businesses in class 3 often file in these too:
Business types that file in class 3
See which classes these businesses usually register, and why:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 3?
- Covers non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations, perfumes and essential oils for cosmetic use, non-medicated dentifrices, and cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations for household or personal use. The defining feature is that products must be non-medicated; once a product has a therapeutic claim, it moves to class 5.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 3?
- 93,642 marks on the UK register reference class 3 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 3?
- Class 3 includes shampoos and conditioners, moisturisers and skin creams, perfumes and eau de toilette, toothpaste (non-medicated), soap, deodorants and antiperspirants, among others. Your trademark only covers the goods or services you actually list when you file.
- Do I need to register in more than one class?
- Possibly. A trademark is only protected in the classes you register, and you pay a fee per class. Businesses in class 3 often also file in class 5, class 21, class 1.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 3?
- Registering in class 3 costs £205 if you file online directly with the UK IPO, covering this one class; each additional class is £60. The fee isn't refunded if your mark is refused, so it's worth checking the name is free in class 3 before you file. See the full cost breakdown .
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Check your name free →Last reviewed June 2026
Class headings are a guide, not the full legal specification. When you file, you list the exact goods or services you need — this is general information, not legal advice. See also our guide to registering a UK trademark, or find your classes by business type.