Class 32 under the Nice Classification covers beers, mineral waters, aerated waters, fruit juices, syrups, and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Scope

Class 32 includes non-alcoholic beverages and preparations used to make them.

Goods covered under this class generally include:

• Beers, ales, and stouts
• Mineral and aerated waters
• Non-alcoholic beverages including soft drinks
• Fruit juices and vegetable juices
• Syrups and concentrates for beverages
• Energy and sports drinks
• Smoothies and bottled water

Classification principle: If the beverage is non-alcoholic or is a beer, it generally falls within Class 32.

Key Updates – Nice Classification (2026 Update)

As per the Nice Classification updates 2026, the following clarifications are particularly relevant to Class 32:

• Clearer separation between:
  • Non-alcoholic beverages (Class 32), and
  • Alcoholic beverages (Class 33)
• Refined terminology to reduce overlap with:
  • Coffee and tea beverages (Class 30)
  • Medicinal beverages (Class 5)

Non-alcoholic beers, plant-based functional drinks, and ready-to-drink beverages with vitamins are now more clearly classified in Class 32 unless they make medical claims.

Practical takeaway: Beverages with alcohol content above negligible levels belong in Class 33; all other beverages generally fall here.

Goods NOT Included in Class 32 (But Commonly Confused)

The following goods are excluded from Class 32, despite frequent misclassification:

• Alcoholic wines and spirits (Class 33)
• Coffee and tea drinks (Class 30)
• Medicinal or dietetic drinks (Class 5)
• Beverage dispensing machines (Class 11)