Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and description. Defines fundamental rights and remedies for both parties.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Covers contracts that include both goods and services, particularly relevant for equipment agreements involving installation or maintenance. Establishes implied terms about service quality.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides additional protections when the buyer is a consumer rather than a business. Important for B2C equipment supply agreements.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts the ability to exclude or limit liability in contracts. Critical for drafting limitation of liability clauses and warranty provisions.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Governs payment terms and statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions.
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulates relationships involving commercial agents in the supply chain, implementing EU Directive 86/653/EEC.
Product Safety and Market Surveillance Package 2023: Sets current product safety standards and requirements for equipment being supplied in the UK market.
General Product Safety Regulations 2005: Establishes general safety requirements for products and obligations of suppliers to ensure product safety.
Export Control Order 2008: Controls the export of strategic goods, including certain types of equipment. Relevant for international supply arrangements.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the processing of personal data, relevant if the equipment supply involves data processing or collection.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires attention to supply chain transparency and prevention of modern slavery in business operations and supply chains.
