Which Nice Classification Class Are Cleaning Products In?

Household cleaning products and detergents fall under Class 3, which covers cleaning, polishing, and scouring preparations, along with cosmetics and skincare products — a wider grouping than the "beauty" framing suggests.

Why detergents share a class with cosmetics

Class 3 is organised around the type of preparation — substances applied for cleaning or personal care — rather than the end use, which is why floor cleaners, dish soap, and laundry detergent sit in the same class as shampoo and moisturiser. A brand selling both a skincare line and a home-cleaning line under one name would still only need Class 3 for both, since they fall under the same heading.

Where industrial cleaning chemicals differ

Cleaning chemicals formulated for industrial or manufacturing use, rather than household or personal use, can fall under Class 1 instead, the general industrial-chemicals class (see our fertilizers and agrochemicals entry for another Class 1 example). The distinction usually comes down to how the product is marketed and sold, not just its formulation.

Where cleaning-product brands often need a second class

A brand running its own retail stores or an online store needs Class 35 for the retail service, in addition to Class 3 for the products themselves.

Try the Nice Classification Finder for a suggestion based on your specific product range, or see the full Nice Classification guide for all 45 classes.

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