Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods in England and Wales. Defines fundamental rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including quality standards and fitness for purpose requirements.
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive agreements and practices. Crucial for exclusive distribution arrangements to ensure compliance with competition law and prevent market abuse.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for consumer protection if end customers are consumers. Sets out mandatory protection provisions, quality standards, and available remedies.
UK Customs and Import Regulations: Post-Brexit regulations governing the import of goods into the UK, including documentation requirements, customs procedures, and border controls.
Incoterms 2020: International commercial terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade transactions regarding delivery, risks, and costs.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, ensuring fairness and reasonableness in contractual relationships.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts that involve both goods and services, setting out implied terms and conditions.
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Defines how EU laws have been incorporated into UK law post-Brexit, affecting trade regulations and standards.
Trade Act 2021: Key legislation establishing the UK's post-Brexit trade framework, including provisions for international trade agreements and import/export regulations.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Product-specific regulations, safety standards, and licensing requirements that vary depending on the type of goods being imported and distributed.
