Competition Act 1998: Primary UK legislation governing competition law, prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position in distribution agreements
Food Safety Act 1990: Fundamental UK food safety legislation establishing legal requirements for food safety and quality standards in food and beverage distribution
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights and setting standards for business-to-consumer contracts, affecting end-distribution terms
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core commercial law governing the sale of goods, including terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and transfer of ownership
Licensing Act 2003: Regulatory framework for alcohol sales and distribution, including licensing requirements and restrictions
Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006: Specific regulations governing food and beverage storage, transportation, and handling requirements
Customs and Excise Management Act 1979: Legislation governing import/export procedures and duties relevant to beverage distribution
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental legislation affecting packaging, waste management, and environmental responsibilities in distribution
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing the handling of personal data in business operations and customer relationships
Consumer Protection Act 1987: Product liability legislation establishing framework for safety standards and liability in product distribution
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness
Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013: Updated regulations implementing EU food safety requirements into UK law, specifying hygiene standards for food and beverage handling
Food Information Regulations 2014: Regulations governing food and beverage labeling, ingredients disclosure, and consumer information requirements
Alcohol Wholesale Registration Scheme (AWRS): Registration requirement for alcohol wholesalers to prevent illegal trading of alcohol products
Packaging Waste Regulations: Requirements for handling and recycling packaging materials in beverage distribution
