Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core commercial legislation governing the sale of goods, including terms about title, description, quality, and fitness for purpose
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing the relationship between commercial agents and their principals
Consumer Protection Act 1987: Establishes strict liability for damage caused by defective products
General Product Safety Regulations 2005: Sets out general safety requirements for products and producers' obligations
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market positions
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for merger control and market investigations
Patents Act 1977: Primary legislation governing patent rights and infringement in the UK
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights relating to creative works, designs, and patents
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the registration and protection of trademarks
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation implementing similar provisions to EU GDPR
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and pollution control
WEEE Regulations: Regulations governing the disposal and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety in the UK
Export Control Order 2008: Controls the export of strategic goods, technology, and services
Post-Brexit Trade Regulations: New requirements for importing and exporting goods between UK and EU after Brexit
Incoterms: International commercial terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions
