Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining rights and obligations between sellers and buyers in commercial transactions
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if the distribution chain leads to consumer sales
Competition Act 1998: Legislation prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market positions, crucial for distribution arrangements
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for UK competition law and market investigations, affecting distribution agreements and market practices
UK Competition Law: Post-Brexit competition regulations derived from EU law, including provisions similar to former Articles 101 and 102
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships between principals and commercial agents, including mandatory provisions for agent protection
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false statements made during contract formation that induce parties to enter into contracts
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting trademarks and governing their use in distribution agreements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protection of intellectual property rights relevant to product design, packaging, and marketing materials
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data, relevant for customer information handling
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing UK GDPR
International Sale of Goods Acts: Laws governing international sales transactions, including the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (if applicable)
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation providing for interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Product Safety Regulations: Various regulations ensuring product safety standards, marking requirements, and recall procedures
Export Control Regulations: Laws governing the export of goods, including restricted items and dual-use goods
Industry-Specific Standards: Sector-specific regulations and standards that must be complied with in manufacturing and distribution
