Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing sale of goods, covering quality standards, fitness for purpose, description compliance, and transfer of property rights
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting standards for service provision, including requirements for reasonable care and skill in service delivery
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships with commercial agents in the supply chain, implementing EU Directive 86/653/EEC
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if end users in the supply chain could be consumers
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requirements for supply chain transparency and modern slavery statements in business operations
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection requirements governing processing of personal data and cross-border data transfers
Incoterms and Trade Regulations: International trade terms and import/export regulations affecting cross-border supply arrangements
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in supply arrangements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls on unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Legislation governing payment terms and interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation affecting business relationships and supply chain conduct
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental obligations affecting supply operations and waste management
