Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core commercial legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining terms of contract, quality standards, and remedies
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
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Law allowing third parties to enforce terms of contracts in certain circumstances
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships between commercial agents and their principals in the sale or purchase of goods
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation covering quality rights, unfair terms, and consumer remedies in B2C contracts
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices, misleading actions or omissions
General Product Safety Regulations 2005: Regulations ensuring products placed on the market are safe for consumer use
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety in manufacturing operations
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation governing environmental protection and waste management in manufacturing processes
Patents Act 1977: Law governing patent rights and protection of inventions in manufacturing processes and products
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights in designs, documentation, and related materials
Trade Marks Act 1994: Law protecting branding and trademarks used in manufacturing and sales
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data in business operations
Competition Act 1998: Legislation preventing anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant market positions
Export Control Order 2008: Regulations controlling the export of goods, including manufacturing products and technology
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT obligations in manufacturing and sales transactions
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Law requiring businesses to ensure transparency in supply chains and prevent modern slavery in operations
Product Safety and Market Surveillance Package 2013: EU-derived legislation establishing framework for product safety and market surveillance
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing UK GDPR
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation dealing with competition law, market investigations, and consumer protection
