Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary UK legislation governing the sale of goods, defining terms for quality, fitness for purpose, and seller's obligations
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation defining rights for consumers and obligations for businesses when selling goods and services
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts and sets boundaries for contractual terms
Consumer Protection Act 1987: Establishes strict liability regime for damage caused by defective products and product safety requirements
General Product Safety Regulations 2005: Requires manufacturers to only place safe products on the market and establishes safety assessment criteria
UKCA Marking Requirements: Post-Brexit product marking requirements replacing CE marking for goods sold in Great Britain
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and corporate documentation in the UK
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Prohibits misleading advertising and sets requirements for comparative advertising
UK Export Control Order 2008: Controls the export of strategic goods, technology, and services from the UK
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing and protection of personal data in the UK
BSI Standards: British Standards Institution requirements setting industry-specific quality and safety standards
ISO Standards: International standards for quality, safety, and efficiency in manufacturing processes
