Sale of Goods Act 1979: Key legislation governing quality and fitness for purpose requirements, transfer of title, and delivery obligations in goods transactions
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering quality of service requirements and obligations for reasonable care and skill in service provision
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation establishing quality standards and consumer protection provisions, particularly relevant if the end product reaches consumers
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Crucial legislation requiring supply chain transparency and anti-slavery/human trafficking provisions in manufacturing contexts
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation governing manufacturing safety requirements and workplace conditions in production facilities
Export Control Order 2008: Regulations governing export requirements and international trade compliance for manufactured goods
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental legislation covering waste management and environmental compliance in manufacturing processes
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Intellectual property legislation protecting design rights and establishing pattern/design ownership in apparel manufacturing
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the handling of personal data in business operations
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in business relationships
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of English contract law governing formation, terms, and enforcement of contracts
EU Retained Law: Former EU legislation retained in UK law post-Brexit affecting manufacturing and trade requirements
